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12:34 11/06/2015Half a handful of NUTS a day can prevent early deathSnacking on just half a handful of nuts a day can cut the risk of dying from a string of major diseases, a new study reveals, the Daily Mail reports.
09:29 11/06/2015Scientists create nanotech injections to upgrade brain with electronic meshThe procedure involves mesh electronics a few centimeters in width, which are rolled thin enough to pass through a needle with a diameter of just 100 micrometers and into the brain, where it unfolds.
18:35 10/06/2015MERS spread to Russia possible - Russian public health watchdogThere is a danger of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus being spread to Russia, the head of Russia's state health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said on Wednesday, Sputnik reports.
14:35 10/06/2015How we cope with stress can determine how long we'll live – studyReacting cheerfully to stressful situations may be the key to a long life, according to researchers.
09:26 10/06/2015Artificial leg allows patient to feelThe recipient, Wolfang Rangger, who lost his right leg in 2007, said: "It feels like I have a foot again. It's like a second lease of life."
09:12 10/06/2015Russia’s Far East on alert as people arrive from MERS-hit South KoreaPeople arriving in Russia's Far Eastern Primorsky Territory from South Korea are being subject to strict health screenings as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) continues to spread, Russian...
16:58 09/06/2015Ebola crisis: UN's Ebola mission HQ in Ghana to closeThe UN's emergency Ebola response headquarters in Ghana's capital, Accra, is to close as the outbreak slows, the BBC reports.
12:20 09/06/2015A cup of tea really IS the best remedy for stressIn times of crisis, there is nothing like a nice soothing cup of tea. And when we are under pressure at work, we often crave a cup of coffee. Now, scientists may have shown why we are drawn to these...
09:10 08/06/2015Sixth Mers death in South Korea amid sharp rises in casesOn Monday morning, a man in his 80s became the latest person to die of Mers-related illness in Daejeon, about 140km (87 miles) south of Seoul.
09:30 03/06/2015How to lose weight fast, without diet pillsRather than surrender your body to an all-or-nothing approach, you can lose the weight fast and safely, without compromising your health.
12:21 02/06/2015Too much sound is linked to weight gain, high blood pressure and many other problemsShould we be counting decibels like we count calories? A growing number of experts believe that loud modern life is making us ill, and that it’s time to go on a ‘noise diet,’ the Daily Mail reports....
09:00 02/06/2015South Korea reports two deaths from MERSThe two victims were a 71-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman.
16:04 01/06/2015Women ARE better at remembering things than menLadies, if your husband doesn't remember that pint of milk on the way home or forgets your birthday, it may not be his fault.
16:31 30/05/20155 ways to reduce stress when working full-timeIf you suffer from crippling anxiety, you’re not alone: a new study published by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) discovered that 4.3 million Americans who...
09:52 30/05/2015Could eating MORE carbs be the key to a longer life?Previous research has shown that strict calorie restriction can improve metabolism and extend lifespan across a wide range of species.
13:53 28/05/2015Excess caffeine harmful to health - European Food Safety AuthorityDrinking more than five espressos worth of caffeine a day may be damaging to health, according to the European Food Safety Authority.
12:59 27/05/2015Porridge for breakfast cuts risk of diabetes – studyPorridge can help stave off diabetes, researchers say. Scientists found an increase in fibre, especially cereals, in the diet was linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the Daily Mail...
09:31 27/05/2015Ebola's 'Achilles heel' is identifiedResearchers in New York believe they have located the vital protein, which affects whether or not the virus can spread to infect its victim.
18:42 26/05/2015Why butter and eggs won't kill us after allFor decades they have been blacklisted as foods to avoid, the cause of deadly thickening of the arteries, heart disease and strokes.
13:14 26/05/2015Best way to fight counterfeit drugs is to regulate drug circulation – Deputy MinisterIn recent years, the Armenian Ministry of Health has taken numerous measures to fight circulation of counterfeit drugs, Armenian Deputy Minister of Health Sergey Khachatryan said during a...