Health News

New blood test can determine if you are at Tuberculosis risk

A blood test that predicts the development of TB without putting large numbers of lower-risk people through unnecessary preventative treatment is not currently available.

13 days ago

Top 6 'healthy' snacks that are actually ruining your fitness regime

From veggie puffs to pita chips and fruit snacks, these store-bought snacks are assumed to be healthy, but actually, contain as many calories as regular snacks.

14 days ago

Simple lifestyle changes that can keep back pain at bay

According to an expert, lying on the back is the best sleeping position to avoid waking up with back pain.

14 days ago

Suffering from sun poisoning? Symptoms and ways to treat it

If sun poisoning is left untreated, it can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. Here's all you need to know about it.

14 days ago

Hospital horror: Russian woman dies after she was accidentally 'embalmed alive'

The 27-year-old woman was put on a drip containing formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve corpses, instead of a saline drip.

14 days ago

Man survives despite his heart stopping for 18 hours

The probability of the 53-year-old man's survival was nearly zero. He suffered several broken ribs due to the heart massages and was on a heart-lung machine for 3 days.

15 days ago

Meat increases cardiovascular risk, four plant-based proteins you can have instead

If you want to reduce the consumption of meat, or completely stop having it, here are five plant-based proteins that you can add to your diet.

15 days ago

Sugar could ruin your sex life: 5 steps to combat the process

High blood sugar level causes damage to the nerves and blood vessels, which in turn decreases sexual stimulation and sensitivity.

15 days ago

Capgras: Syndrome makes people believe their loved ones being replaced by impostors

People with Capgras syndrome suffer from a delusion that can make them believe an animal, object, or even a home is an impostor.

15 days ago

What is epidermolysis bullosa? 'Butterfly boy' dies due to rare skin condition

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare skin condition causing fragile and blistering skin just like a butterfly's wings.

16 days ago

What is ectopic pregnancy? Woman lost her baby due to the condition

McDermid, who is now a mother of two, says that the experience of ectopic pregnancy altered her view of bearing a child.

16 days ago

What are palytoxins? Man raises awareness about coral toxins post family's poisoning

Palytoxin is "a potentially life-threatening toxin that can act via dermal, inhalation, and oral routes of exposure," according to the CDC.

16 days ago

World Health Day: Five simple ways of leading a healthy life

If you're planning to start a healthy life and don't know where to begin, these five simple steps may help you with that on this World Health Day.

17 days ago

Pollen allergy season: Ways to prepare yourself and your home this Spring

From cutting down on your outdoor activity to keeping your bedroom sealed - these are the five ways to ensure you're safe this Spring.

18 days ago

Pasta could help weight loss: How to correctly balance the carb-packed dish

Eating pasta as part of a low-GI diet can have major positive effects on one's weight and body measurements revealed a study by University of Toronto, Canada.

18 days ago