Author Archives: Mari Lopez

International health news Are we closer to understanding schizophrenia? – according to a new Harvard study, scientists are much closer to finding the cause of this mental disorder. HIV strains… Read more »

International health news 220 million immunised against meningitis in Africa – from thousands of deaths a year to only 4 reported cases in the meningitis belt of the world, the… Read more »

It wiped 30 to 60 per cent of the world’s population in the 14th century, with an estimated 75 to 200 million deaths and obliterated half of Europe in a… Read more »

International health news Mole count can indicate cancer risk – according to new research, having more than 11 moles on the right arm, and more than 100 on the whole… Read more »

My mother stopped smoking when I was 6 years old. Although she smoked for many years before she stopped she has been very fortunate and not experienced any health issues… Read more »

Think about how hard you try to keep memories in your brain instead of your digital device. In today’s highly technological world, the common train of thought involves  ‘I wish… Read more »

International health news Taller people at greater risk of cancer – a Swedish study suggests that height and risk of cancer are linked, stating that for every 10 extra cm… Read more »