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August 14, 2019
Body odour? Bacteria-embedded bodysuit may help
LONDON - Deodorant not enough to stop your body odor? A new futuristic-style bodysuit with live bacteria embedded in it could help combat those unpleasant smells.The pale grey, long-sleeved "Skin II" contains healthy probiotic bacteria, reducing the smell of body odor, said its designer Rosie Broadhead."It's not the sweat on your body that causes body odor, it's the bacteria. So we've incorporated healthy bacteria into the textiles to enable a ...
August 13, 2019
Caution: remove false teeth before surgery
PARIS - This is the story of a 72-year old retired electrician in Britain -- let's call him "Jack" -- who forgot to tell his surgeon that he wore dentures.Anyone reading this account of what happened next is unlikely to make the same mistake.Six days after having a benign lump removed from his belly while under general anesthesia, Jack turned up at the emergency room.He complained of blood in the ...
July 17, 2019
Buzz off: breakthrough technique eradicates mosquitoes
TOKYO — A breakthrough technique harnessing two methods to target disease-carrying mosquitoes was able to effectively eradicate buzzing biters in two test sites in China, according to research published on Thursday.The mosquitoes targeted are a type that is particularly difficult to control called Aedes albopictus — more popularly known as the Asian tiger mosquito -- which are a major vector for diseases including Zika and dengue.The study "demonstrates the potential ...
June 10, 2019
'Nobel for food' winner tells ailing world to eat more veg
LONDON — With poor diet now topping smoking as a health hazard, the world must put good nutrition over empty calories, especially in emerging Asian economies, according to the winner of a prestigious global prize dubbed the 'Nobel for food'.Seed breeder Simon Groot - an octogenarian whose family has cultivated seeds for hundreds of years - said the world must tackle malnutrition by boosting vegetable and crop varieties.This was particularly ...
May 27, 2019
WHO recognizes 'burn-out' as medical condition
GENEVA — The World Health Organization has for the first time recognized "burn-out" in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used as a benchmark for diagnosis and health insurers.The decision, reached during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, which wraps up on Tuesday, could help put to rest decades of debate among experts over how to define burnout, and whether it should be considered a medical condition.In ...
May 21, 2019
How to stay fit during Ramadan
Saudi GazetteJEDDAH — Among many struggles that come our way during the holy month of Ramadan, pursuing fitness is one of them.It becomes impossible for many to maintain discipline and a healthy lifestyle when surrounded by fried and sugary food during typical iftar and suhoor meals. The lazy pattern shift often results in overeating and poor health choices.This week Ahmed Raid, a cross-fit coach in Jeddah, guides us on the ...
May 16, 2019
Scientists in new push to control cancer before curing it
By Kate KellandLONDON — Cancer scientists in Britain are launching what they call the world's first "Darwinian" drug development program in a bid to get ahead of cancer's ability to become resistant to even the newest treatments and recur in many patients.While not abandoning the search for an ultimate cure, the "anti-evolution" project will re-focus on turning cancer into a disease controllable with drugs for many years.This would be a ...
February 20, 2019
Fountain of youth? Study finds new anti-aging compound in plant
Tokyo — In Japan, the slightly bitter leaves of the Ashitaba plant have long been considered healthy, and a new study has found the traditional belief may have good scientific grounds.A natural substance in the plant appears to induce a key process that helps remove the “cellular garbage” that can build up as cells age and cause a range of diseases and disorders.“It is always nice to find a scientific ...
January 30, 2019
Morning lark? Night owl ? Blame it on your genes
Tokyo — If you find you just can’t spring out of bed on time every morning, you may be able to blame it on your genes, a new scientific study has found.The research analyzed a wealth of genetic data gathered from the DNA testing website 23andme and a British “biobank” to better understand what makes someone a “morning lark” or a “night owl”.“This study is important because it confirms that ...
January 9, 2019
Stay beautiful inside out beauty on the go with bookr
Diamond Spa Home ServiceIf you want to just be home and get it all done, call the courteous team over for a facial, hair treatment and blow dry. Get your friends or sisters together this weekend and just let the Diamond Spa team pamper all of you. It’s worth it.Instagram: diamondspa.ksaPowder RoomThe Powder Room is like a gathering at your aunt’s home. It’s cozy, full of life with non-stop rounds ...
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