HEALTH
Snakebites Cost Sri Lanka More Than US$10 Million Yearly
Snakebites cost Sri Lanka about US$10 million a year—roughly the same amount the country spends on both meningitis and dengue.
Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?
A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.
Protein That Protects Women From Heart Disease Identified
Raised levels of thymosin beta-4 in the plasma samples of women accurately predicted their risk of heart disease.
Inducing Labor Safely And Effectively
Using misoprostol rather than a catheter to induce labor is not only safer for women with pregnancy complications but also slightly more effective.
Tackling Autism By Tweaking Diets
A simple change of diet that restores the balance of gut bacteria may help to alleviate the symptoms of autism, researchers say.
Breastfeeding May Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease
Breastfeeding benefits mums as well as babies, potentially lowering the mother’s risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Nepal’s Slum Children At High Risk Of Diarrhea
Children living in Nepal's slums face a high risk of diarrhea, but exclusive breastfeeding infants under six months could help alleviate the situation.
Anti-Zika Pesticide Linked To Motor Defects In Babies
Prenatal exposure to naled, a chemical used to ward off Zika-carrying mosquitoes, can impact the motor skills of infants.
7 In 10 Indonesian Children Exposed To Dengue
In a study conducted on more than 3,000 Indonesian children from ages one to 18, nearly 70 percent tested positive for dengue antibodies, an indication that they have been infected before.
