Scientists have for the first time used gene-editing to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in a large mammal, a significant step towards effective treatment for people [...]
Gene-editing hope for muscular dystrophy
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At French hospital, mini cars drive away children’s fears of surgery
Wearing a big grin, Marame clambers into the small electric sports car and drives off — to the operating theatre. The five-year-old girl is a [...]
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Why coffee could reduce risk of death from various causes
More good news for coffee drinkers! According to the latest roundtable report from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, consumption of the beverage might [...]
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Why air pollution apps may be misleading
An app estimated that people in Vancouver were being exposed to pollution equivalent to 8 cigarettes a day. For the past several days, air quality [...]
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How to boost your memory power: Have sex regularly, eat cherries and more
IT’S a common assumption that, just like greying hair and worsening eyesight, losing your memory is an inevitable part of ageing. But recent Australian research [...]
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Might You Going Through Sudden Dizzines When You Wake Up in the Morning
Might you be going through sudden dizziness when you wake up in the morning? It may be tied to your sleep – read on to [...]
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Do we need an appendix?
We are all born with an appendix. But we can quite easily live, and function well, without it. Many of us have it surgically removed [...]
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8 Best Workouts To Target Belly Fat
Run on an incline. Running at an incline rather than on a flat surface has been shown to increase total calorie burn by as much [...]
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What Is Folic Acid, and Should You Be Taking It?
If you’ve ever noticed the label on your cereal box that says your food has been ‘fortified’, there’s a good chance it has folic acid [...]
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These supplements may actually harm your health
New research warns that a number of weight loss and workout supplements contain — without accurately listing — potentially harmful doses of a substance that [...]
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Can Doctors Predict When You Might Have a Heart Attack?
Imagine if a simple diagnostic test could accurately assess your risk of experiencing a heart attack in the near future. That technology doesn’t currently exist [...]
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Smile Rehab: Rescuing Your Smile for Health and Happiness
Smiles are a constant and essential part of our lives. They’re the simplest and most effective ways to convey our emotions. What’s more, people are [...]
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How Do DIY Whitening Remedies Harm Your Natural Teeth?
You may want whiter looking teeth, but have you wondered what popular natural remedies could be doing to your oral health? Unfortunately, many remedies designed [...]
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How diabetes can affect your nerves
According to the International Diabetes Federation diabetics run the risk of developing serious health problems affecting the nerves, eyes, kidneys, heart and blood vessels. They [...]
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Why You Should See the Dentist Regularly
People think about their teeth in different ways. For some people teeth are purely utilitarian, as they function to help us chew and process our [...]
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Getting Sleep Back on Track for Fall
It takes about two weeks to get children and adolescents back on a regular sleep schedule following a vacation. Use these tips from sleep expert [...]
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Addiction to hydrocodone: what are the important facts you should know, including the causes and symptoms? Read on to find out.
When you think of addiction, you probably think of alcohol or certain substances like cocaine, heroin or even prescription pills. It is not a wonder [...]
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Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year
(CNN)The number of people around the world who have cancer is “rapidly growing,” with 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in 2018 alone, [...]
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15 podcasts that are good for you
Any of the top podcasts make it a point to teach you about new concepts. They show you how economics applies in a way you [...]
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Tips to beat pressure during exam
Exams. Yes, the dreaded word can make students palpitate … and their parents too. Exam stress can affect students in different ways. For some students, [...]
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