An experimental blood test may one day be able to detect a range of diseases including cancer and multiple sclerosis, based on signatures of DNA from dying cells, researchers said Monday. The work, described in…
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What a healthy lifestyle should include
By Shenrina Badri Here are some of the most important areas that a healthy lifestyle should include … Follow a healthy diet Ensure that you are consuming a healthy diet on a daily basis. You…
Popular smartphone app fails to measure blood pressure: study
A popular smartphone app that claims to measure blood pressure is highly inaccurate and may mislead users about their health, said a US study Wednesday. Known as Instant Blood Pressure, the app has been downloaded…
Cheaper healthy food could save millions of lives
Scientists have been telling Americans about the benefits of healthy eating for decades, and yet more Americans are obese than ever — more than a third of the country. Now, researchers at Harvard and Tufts…
#TippyTuesday: Best cup of tea to fight a cold
Few things are as frustrating as suffering from a cold. The fatigue, the runny nose, the burning sensation… In today’s Tippy Tuesday, we share with you a nice herbal tea remedy to help you fight…
Zika can trigger severe neurological disorder: study
Scientists on Tuesday said they had confirmed that the Zika virus sweeping Latin America and blamed for severe birth defects can also trigger a dangerous neurological disorder. In a study published in the medical journal…
Our2Cents Ep. 71: Simple, nutritious snacks for a healthy lifestyle
There’s really no excuse why you should always be snacking on crisps and chocolates anymore! Like most people, you probably started the year off with a mission to improve your diet and exercise regimen and…
Our2Cents Ep. 70: Using kitchen ingredients in your beauty regimen
If you’re anything like us, then you’re always happy to learn how to save a shilling or two! Beauty can be an expensive affair and that’s why the girls decided to share how to create…
Testosterone treatment for older men boosts sexual function: study
Men over 65 with low levels of testosterone saw improved sexual function, mood and walking ability after being treated with the hormone, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Testosterone…
What Your Cravings Could Be Telling You
It is normal for women to crave certain foods at certain times of the month or for several months at a go when they are expectant because our hormones are always at play. But did…