A newly-developed handheld device for cervical cancer screening is promising to do away with uncomfortable speculums and high-cost colposcopes. Duke University researchers’ “pocket colposcope” is a slender wand that can connect to many devices, including laptops or cell phones. If widely adopted, […]
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world […]
GET A GOOD MATTRESS A good mattress is an investment in health. If your mattress is too hard or soft or lumpy, it will keep you up all night. Most people wake up with neck and muscle […]
The first large-scale clinical trial of a cannabis derivative known as cannabidiol shows it was able to cut the frequency of severe epileptic seizures by 39%, say researchers. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is derived from cannabis plants, but does not cause […]
It’s good to watch what you are eating but what you do after your meal is even more crucial. Some sleep, a few like having luke-warm water and others who consider eating fruits a healthy practice. Here we […]
PROTECT YOUR EYES ? Make sure your glasses or contacts prescription is up to date and good for looking at a computer screen. ? If your eye strain won’t go away, talk to your doctor about computer […]
If you are a working mother, you already know the struggles of juggling between a career and kids (and home, husbands, in-laws and so many more things). It can get really tough and overwhelming. Rushing out […]
Middle-aged adults who drink sugary beverages like soda and coke every day are likely to have higher amount of a particular type of body fat that may affect diabetes and heart disease risk, a new study […]
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