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Poor food habits, heightened stress lead to acne

Poor dietary habits, increased stress and harsh skincare routines were among the most significant factors associated with acne, according to a study.

14 Oct 2019

Home remedies for eyestrain and discomfort

Eyestrain doesn’t have serious or long-term consequences, but it can be aggravating and unpleasant. It can make you tired and reduce your ability to concentrate.

4 hours ago

Corporate teams slug it out at inter-company challenge

With a view to promoting employee engagement, the seventh Oman Insurance Corporate Challenge powered by Rush-A-Way and LivFit brought 50 Dubai companies together.

15 Oct 2019

High on ease, low on nutrition: Instant-noodle diet harms Asian kids

A diet heavy on cheap, modern food like instant noodles that fills bellies but lacks key nutrients has left millions of children unhealthily thin or overweight in Southeast Asia, experts say.

15 Oct 2019

Shorter people more likely to develop diabetes: Study

A poor diet and lack of exercise can lead to diabetes. But your height could also be a factor, according to a new report, researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition recently conducted a study.

13 Oct 2019

Melania Trump listens as teenagers share their experiences related to vaping

Melania Trump said she's glad some stores are pulling electronic cigarettes off the shelves amid an explosion in vaping among young people, calling it a necessary step to protect the next generation.

10 Oct 2019

Anaemia is a health problem in all Indian states except Kerala

Anaemia is at least a mild public health problem for school-age children between the age group of 5-9 years in all states except for Kerala, according to the findings of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS), 2016-18.

09 Oct 2019

If you’re multilingual, you may be able to avoid dementia, study suggests

Researchers from the University of Waterloo recently conducted a study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, to explore the association between multilingualism and dementia risk.

07 Oct 2019

Home remedies: When to use and avoid antibiotics?

For parents and caregivers, it can be hard to tell whether your child’s illness requires antibiotics or if there are other ways to effectively treat his or her symptoms.

06 Oct 2019

US measles cases exceed 1,200 but elimination status maintained

Measles is caused by a virus and can lead to serious complications including pneumonia and inflammation of the brain that can do permanent damage and be deadly, especially in small children.

05 Oct 2019

When is the best time to get a flu shot?

It takes about two weeks for your body to build immunity after receiving the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone be immunized against flu by the end of October.

03 Oct 2019