Category: Healthcare

International health news Could depression be caused by bacteria? – a new study on mice reveals that gut bacteria could be the cause behind anxiety and depression. Prostate cancer is… Read more »

International health news What are the risks of daily sugar-sweetened drinks consumption? – Studies have found that regular consumption of sugary drinks could be directly related to type 2 diabetes…. Read more »

Prevention: that is what World Hepatitis Day is all about. Every year, on July 28th, the World Health Organization (WHO) commemorates the birth of Professor Baruch Samuel Blumberg who discovered… Read more »

International health news The end in sight for HIV sufferers? – HIV treatment reaches 15 million worldwide, with an end to the epidemic hoped for by 2030. Lack of mental… Read more »

International health news Cancer alert: more than lumps – A survey revealed that over half of older women did not know what other symptoms indicate cancer aside from lumps. Chlorine… Read more »

International health news Gene therapy to fight the effects of cystic fibrosis – Inherited condition could be stabilised by inhalation of the healthy genes, though results are modest as of… Read more »

International health news Blood test to detect pancreatic cancer – Scientists are investigating the effectiveness of a blood test which could help detect early signs of pancreatic cancer. Melanoma rates… Read more »

International health news New drug to prevent headaches – The American Headache Society is currently testing a new medicine in order to prevent migraines even before they happen. Drug overdoses… Read more »

International health news Endometriosis raises chance of miscarriage  –  A study found the found the condition increased the risk of losing the baby by 76%. Dozens of new cases of… Read more »

International health news Indigenous cultures do not suffer from back pain – have the western world forgotten how to stand properly? The truth behind the suicide statistic for older teen girls – Suicides… Read more »