Chinese circumcision device gets WHO approval
The biggest advantage of Shang Ring is the relatively short 3-6 minutes procedure. Men prefer the Shang Ring also because the cosmetic appearance of their circumcised penis is not affected. Apart from that there is little disruption to daily life while wearing the device.
Annoying fruit flies lead researchers to new discoveries
Fruit flies have been used to successfully model a number of human disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and obesity. They provide an ideal system to study cellular pathways and develop novel therapies for neural dysfunction and cell death/damage.
The magic behind Music therapy
‘Raga Chikitsa’ or ‘Music Therapy’ is an integral part of Ayurveda and Samaveda. Music therapy or listening to music can lower blood pressure, stabilize heart rate, relieve depression and lessen the need for seductive and pain killers.
Happy meal: Food that can pep up your mood
Eating healthy food is good not only for your health but also for your mood, pulling you out of the vicious cycle of stress experts say.
Back pain – the most common medical problem worldwide
Back pain – is one of the most common medical problems that affects nearly 10% of the world's population worldwide
You can include pork in recipe to lower BP
If you are following a diet to lower blood pressure, you may expand your protein options to include lean, unprocessed pork, new research suggests.
Smartphone overuse may lead to nerve and muscle pain
Frequent smartphone users are more likely to have an enlarged median nerve and have their hand function and pinch strength impaired, says a new study.
Tailor-made ‘recycled’ kidneys for transplant
The process starts with washing the discarded organs in a mild detergent to remove all cells. The idea is to replace the cells with the patient's own kidney stem cells, making a tailor-made organ that would not be rejected and would not require the use of powerful anti-rejection medication.
Biopsy may soon be a thing of past
A new low-cost, portable, battery-powered microendoscope could eventually eliminate the need for costly biopsies for many cancer patients, shows a clinical study of patients in the US and China.
Online hookup sites increase HIV rates: Study
The mushrooming of online hookup sites has led to an increase in HIV-infection cases, says a study team which has an Indian American member.
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Blood pressure medications could lead to stroke
Compared to people with systolic blood pressure below 120 mmHg without treatment, hypertensive individuals on three or more blood pressure medications have a 2.5 times higher stroke risk.
How to look good without eye makeup
Eyes are said to be the windows to your soul, so enhance and accentuate them without using makeup.
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