Tag: FDA approves first quadrivalent vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza
If you are a smoker and a drinker, consuming very hot tea might increase your cancer risk
If you smoke and also drink alcohol, consuming scalding hot tea might not be a good idea, as it is associated with an increased risk of esophageal tumours a Chinese study suggests. Among Chinese adults who drank at least one […]
Florida nurse warns: “wash your stinking hands!”
A Florida nurse has given frank advice to people on how to avoid the deadly flu outbreak: “wash your stinking hands!” In the six-minute video entitled “After Work Thoughts”, which has been watched more than 6 million times since it […]
Bhutan, Maldives eliminate measles –WHO
Bhutan and Maldives have become the first countries in their region to successfully eliminate the highly contagious disease measles, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed earlier this week. Maldives has not reported any case of indigenous measles since 2009, and […]
Experimental blood test detects 96% of autism cases, could speed diagnosis
An experimental blood test is said to detect autism in more than 96% of cases across a broad spectrum of patients, offering the potential to diagnose the condition earlier, according to a study recently released by its developers. The findings […]
