Global health experts have warned against giving iron supplements in areas where malaria is rampant, but a study Tuesday found no rise in cases of the mosquito-borne disease among children who took iron. However, hospital…
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Garlic: The health bulb, Natural aphrodisiac and Immune system booster
Garlic plays a vital ingredient in most Indian recipes and that is why Indian food is so tasty and partly because Indians have to include garlic in most of their recipes or eat it in…
New study: Pregnant women drinking less
Pregnant women are consuming less alcohol overall but the trend to cut back has failed to carry through to high-risk drinkers, a new Australian study has found. The study published in the Medical Journal of…
Habits of the skinny woman and slim possible
I had to watch a few episodes of slim possible before I wrote this article and I have to start by saying: Lillian Muli Kanene is a good looking woman, from the heart of her…
Gut bacteria link to obesity illnesses: study
Individuals who lack key species of so-called “good” bacteria in their intestines are more prone to obesity and associated diseases such as diabetes, heart and cholesterol problems, according to research published Wednesday. The findings…
Broccoli could help prevent arthritis
Eating plenty of broccoli could help to prevent or slow down the onset of osteoarthritis, researchers said Wednesday. Scientists at the University of East Anglia found that sulforaphane, which is found in broccoli as well…
E-cigarettes may be carcinogenic, report claims
E-cigarettes are more dangerous than thought and can cause cancer, the September edition of a French magazine has claimed. “Electronic cigarettes are far from the harmless gadgets they’re sold as by manufacturers,” wrote monthly magazine…
Reasons why women shouldn’t wax!
An extremely bushy pubic area is considered unsanitary hence a trim down there every once in a while should be considered for overall good health. There are many reasons why getting rid of that excess…
Boy stuns doctors with ability to see in complete darkness
PHOTO: courtesy CCTV 9 A young boy has stunned doctors with his ability to see in pitch black with eyes that glow in the dark. Doctors have studied Nong Youhui’s amazing eyesight since his dad…
BEETROOT: The “natural Viagara” and other health benefits
The power root beetroot has been around since forever and it has quite a number of health benefits. Below are some of the reasons you should include beetroot in your diet. *Treats anaemia because of…