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Latest in Health
Women and coronary artery disease
Some research points to women being at greater risk of CAD than men
Coronary artery disease is epidemic in Egypt
The disease increasingly affects a younger demographic due to smoke inhalation and unhealthy diet
New blood test warns of arthritis 16 years in advance
Scientists at Britain’s Oxford University have developed a blood test that will predict arthritis more than a decade before it strikes. They hope that early diagnosis will allow for better treatment of the disorder. A team from the university’s Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology have developed a blood test that looks for antibodies that recognize the …
A link between food and asthma?
Despite a lack of concrete evidence, some experts say certain foods may trigger breathing
Is asthma linked to stress?
A recent study shows that stress negatively affects asthma symptoms
6 common triggers of asthma
Smoking, air pollution and weather are common causes of asthma
Asthma is easily manageable through strict control measures: Doctors
Symptoms vary from one another, with coughing and wheezing being the most common
A never-ending story: bird flu strikes again
Authorities in southern Germany have discovered the H5N2 bird flu virus on a poultry farm. Around 13,000 animals will have to be killed. Here’s an overview of the virus and its dangers. What is bird flu? Avian influenza – also called bird flu or fowl plague – is a viral disease that infects birds, especially …
Dawn of the designer babies? Here’s an idiot’s guide to human gene editing
Human gene editing tools have existed for years, raising hopes of preventing incurable diseases. These tools are now coming to fruition. So it’s high time we learned more about our brave new world. What is human gene editing? Gene editing is a broad field in science. When it comes to human gene editing, we’re talking …
Most common HIV symptoms
At early stages, many patients might not develop any obvious symptoms
World AIDs Day: Doctors spread awareness and hope to patients
AIDs is chronic but patients can live average lifespan with treatment
HIV and AIDS in a nutshell
It’s been 30 years since the HIV/AIDS epidemic shook the world. What is the current status of the virus globally? Are you at risk? Is there a cure? DW’s Kait Bolongaro went in search of answers. What is the state of public awareness about HIV and AIDS? According to a 2014 Americans were quite unaware …
Fighting HIV with life-prolonging drugs
Medical experts place great emphasis on antiretroviral treatment in the fight against HIV. But the drugs, which can be quite costly, are not available to everyone – even though they can limit the spread of the virus. An HIV diagnosis is not a death sentence anymore. With the right medication, patients can expect to live …
Male vs. female brains – just how big are the differences?
There are certain characteristics within male and female brains that are more pronounced. As an Israeli-German research team found out, a “mostly male” or “mostly female” brain is the exception, rather than the rule. Most humans have both female and male characteristics that make up their brain structure. Scientists came to this conclusion after analyzing …
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide
In general, the rates of recovery in the US, Canada and Europe are rising rapidly as death rates do not exceed 15% in those countries.
Fighting cancer with food and drink
According to scientific research, a healthy diet can reduce one’s chances of developing tumours
Types of cancers worldwide in numbers
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer worldwide among women
Early detection of cancer key for total recovery: Doctors
Media portrays negative image illness, as always resulting in death
Will India cease to be a surrogacy hub?
India is planning to ban the use of surrogate mothers for foreign couples. But experts say that implementing the proposed ban would be difficult as the surrogacy business brings in a substantial amount of revenue. The practice of commercial surrogacy – when women are paid to carry and deliver babies for people who cannot conceive …
Jamie Oliver and 10 other iconic chefs
Jamie Oliver has revolutionized British cuisine and has been using his fame to promote healthy food. Here are 10 more top chefs who have changed the way we cook food. At the end of the 1990s, Jamie Oliver proved men could look great and have fun in the kitchen through his BBC cooking program “The …
WHO report highlights dangers of road traffic
The global status report on road safety for 2015 is more promising than many expected. The number of fatal accidents is down – but unfortunately not everywhere, according to data from the World Health Organization. About 1.25 million people are killed in traffic accidents worldwide. This is the grim message from the global status report …
What is osteoporosis?
When healthy bones break, a cast, surgical screws or nails and a bit of rest usually do the trick. But when a patient has osteoporosis, fractures are more risky, as the bones have become brittle and fragile. Osteoporosis, commonly known as brittle bones, is diagnosed when bone mass is below average and decreases at a …
The McB organic hamburger: green or greenwashing?
In Germany, McDonald’s has released its first organic hamburger – in response to popular demand, the company says. The product has been criticized, but it could help promote organic agriculture. And, how does it taste? The burger, which hit stores on October 1, is available only in Germany, and only for seven weeks. It features …
Malaria deaths down 60%: WHO
A World Health Organization/UNICEF report claims more than 6 million lives have been saved from malaria over the past 15 years. Several countries are on the verge of eliminating the disease, health officials have said.
Cancer in confrontation with scientific development
8.2 million cancer patients died in 2012, 17.1 million expected deaths in 2030, says Roche pharmaceuticals
Smartphones, wearables and big data may be the one health risk you can’t avoid
Mobile devices are becoming vital health tools. One day, we may even be forced to use them to collect data about ourselves – truly, big data. The question is who’ll own it and what will they do with it? Everywhere you look in technology these days, you’re likely to find people talking about two things: …
Faster results for HIV tests in Germany
Scared you might have HIV? In the past, you had to wait 12 weeks in Germany before getting an answer. Now, the wait has been reduced to six – which will further reduce infections. Other countries are faster. HIV tests are more sensitive today than they used to be. They can detect smaller amounts of …
Ebola death in Sierra Leone leads to mass quarantine
A village in northern Sierra Leone has been placed under quarantine after a post-mortem test revealed a man had died from Ebola. Several hospitals failed to recognize him as a potential victim of the disease. Earlier this week the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the fewest weekly Ebola infections for over a year in West …
Germany clamps down on corruption in health sector
The German government plans a law to tackle illegal deals between doctors and pharmaceutical companies. Anti-corruption groups say the law doesn’t go far enough, but doctors’ associations hardly consider it necessary.
The lives and loves of Tinderella
Online editor Caroline tried out Tinder and between the overweight weirdos, the drug addicts and the shy nerds, life (and love) happened. Love takes a lot of balls, and I’ve always been a little better at getting involved in Hollywoodesque drama than at real, lasting love – if there even is such a thing. I’ve …