An Indian woman who gave birth at the age of 70 said Tuesday she was not too old to become a first-time mother, adding that her life was now complete. Daljinder Kaur gave birth last…
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Scientists using smartphone app warn of ‘global sleep crisis’
Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a “global sleep crisis,” according to a new study based on research collected through a smartphone app. It enabled scientists from the University…
Worsening depression may be dementia cue: study
People over 54 who suffer from steadily-worsening depression may run a higher risk of developing dementia, according to new research published Saturday that suggested it may be an early symptom. Other types of depression, such…
#TransformYourLife: 4 Ways to prevent knee-pain
Knee pain is perhaps one of the most frustrating injuries and sadly, is an injury that plagues far too many women. Knee pain will sideline you in a hurry, rendering it nearly impossible to continue…
5 Tips for dealing with sniffing-season germs
The sniffing season is upon us, and there is nothing worse than having to deal with your child’s constant sniffing and wiping … Sniffing-season germs A dripping nose is not a concern to take to…
Younger than you look? Scientists identify gene nobody wants
It’s no secret that good genes can explain why some people age well. But researchers said Thursday they have identified a specific gene variant that can make people look about two years older than their…
Antibody shields monkeys from ‘HIV’ for months: study
Just one shot of a lab-produced antibody protected macaques against a sort of monkey HIV for nearly six months, said a study Wednesday into a potential vaccine alternative. Exposed to simian HIV (SHIV) once a…
Experimental cancer drug reverses intellectual disability in mice
An experimental cancer drug may help reverse the effects of an intellectual disability known as fragile X syndrome, which is commonly found in people with autism, researchers said Wednesday. The study in the journal Science…
Common stomach bug costs planet Sh6.5 trillion per year: study
A common, highly contagious and sometimes deadly stomach bug known as norovirus costs the world some $64 billion dollars (Sh6.47)per year, mainly in lost productivity, researchers said Tuesday. The study by experts at Johns Hopkins…
Court jails ‘dentist of horror’ for eight years
A French court on Tuesday sentenced a Dutchman dubbed “the dentist of horror” to eight years in jail for causing severe injuries to his patients’ mouths. The court in the central town of Nevers also…