HEALTH
Vaccine Less Effective Against Re-Emerging Japanese Encephalitis Strain
With the re-emergence of a previously rare strain of Japanese encephalitis that is not well covered by the current vaccine, we are on the cusp of a potential infectious disease crisis in Asia.
Attention, Asthma Sufferers: Getting Bendy Could Help
A Cochrane Review suggests that yoga may have a beneficial effect on symptoms and quality of life in people with asthma.
Sleepy During The Day? Blame Those Fries You Ate For Lunch
Men in Australia with high fat diets are more likely to experience daytime sleepiness and suffer from sleep apnea, researchers say.
Antioxidant Diabetes Drugs May Encourage Cancer Spread
Antioxidants are by no means a universal panacea; this study shows that they may even accelerate the spread of existing tumors.
Home-Based Palliative Care Just As Good Or Even Better
Cancer patients cared for at home tend to live longer than those in hospitals, according to a study from Japan.
Eating Fruit Daily Reduces Risk Of Heart Attacks
A study of half a million people in China has found that just 100 grams of fruit per day can cut the risk of cardiovascular mortality by a third.
Chewing Gum After A Meal Could Help You Manage Your Weight
Chewing food slowly and thoroughly can help burn calories, an effect that can be enhanced by chewing gum after eating.
Sand-Burrowing Tadpole Discovered In India
Part of the Indian dancing frog family, these odd fossorial tadpoles ingest sand, possess ribs and have skin-covered eyes.
Anti-Rabies Alliance To Vaccinate Dogs In At-Risk Areas
Mass dog vaccination is now seen as the most cost-effective means to control rabies, which kills roughly 70,000 people every year.
