It’s been a mainstay in the South Pacific for thousands of years. Now stressed-out millennial New Yorkers are kissing goodbye to alcohol and gulping down a mildly narcotic drink to ease the pain of long…
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Parents initiating teens to drinking a bad idea: study
Parents who give their teens alcohol, even to teach them how to drink responsibly, are more likely to do harm than good, according to a six-year study in Australia, published Thursday. “Parental provision of alcohol…
#DidYouKnow: Unhygienic bellybuttons can lead to infections
Unclean bellybuttons can lead to cysts erupting. Bacteria from sweat, dead skin or dirt can be left to grow in the folds of skin and if personal hygiene isn’t good, an unpleasant smell can turn…
Craving carbs? Blame your brain, Japan study finds
Under pressure and gobbling pizza or chocolate? It may not be your fault, according to Japanese researchers who have isolated the neurons that drive a craving for carbs. The team at Japan’s National Institute for…
Breastfeeding for 6 months cuts diabetes risk in half: study
Women who breastfeed their babies for six months or more may be able to cut their risk of developing diabetes in the future by nearly half, according to a study Tuesday. The findings from a…
Transgenic cows produce ‘safe’ trial therapy for MERS
An experimental treatment for deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been manufactured in cattle carrying human DNA, and proved “safe” when injected into human guinea pigs, scientists reported Wednesday. Dubbed SAB-301, the trial therapy…
Addictive gaming to be recognised as disease: WHO
“Gaming disorder” will be recognised as a disease later this year following expert consensus over the addictive risks associated with playing electronic games, the World Health Organization said Friday. The disorder will be listed in…
Women who work nights face higher cancer risk: study
Women who regularly work the night shift in Europe and North America may face a 19 percent higher risk of cancer than those who work during the day, said a study Monday. These heightened risks…
Egg-preserving hysterectomy raises heart risks later: study
Women who undergo hysterectomy before age 35 may face significantly higher long-term heart risks, even if their ovaries are preserved, a study found Wednesday. The research by experts at Mayo Clinic focused on more than…
Treatment against blindness to sell for Sh87.9 million in US
Luxturna, a medication against hereditary degeneration of the retina that can lead to total blindness, will be sold for $850,000 in the United States, making it one of the world’s most expensive medical treatments. It…