Experts warn that fish pedicures involving tiny toothless carp that nibble away dead skin may spread infection & disease. Those having feeble immune systems or suffering from conditions including psoriasis and diabetes, in particular, are advised not to go in for fish pedicures as they face increased risk of infection. A few US states including Texas, Florida, Washington and [...] Read more…
According to Finnish researchers, taking a high dosage of zinc could reduce the length of the common cold by almost half. Zinc lozenges have proven effective in treating the common cold by reducing its duration by 40%, say University of Helsinki researchers. The evidence comes from the combined results of thirteen trials which revealed that taking high [...] Read more…
Procter & Gamble is recalling Oral-B alcohol-free mouthwash owing to contamination concerns. Procter & Gamble stated that the possible “microbial contamination” posed no health risk to healthy people although those with delicate immune systems like cystic fibrosis sufferers might be at risk. P&G’s Oral-B mouthwash is being pulled from stores in Canada, Mexico, Colombia & [...] Read more…
Australian researchers have come up with a nasal spray vaccine that could stop kids from developing Type 1 diabetes or childhood diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a life-threatening chronic condition that can shorten life, cause kidney failure, heart disease, amputation and blindness. The pancreas stops insulin production in type 1 diabetes and the body cannot [...] Read more…
In a significant breakthrough, UK scientists claim they have developed a cancer vaccine which can kill tumors by activating the body’s immune system, thereby enabling it to search for & destroy cancer cells. Researchers at Cancer Research UK & the University of Leeds say that although the jab might not cure cancer completely, it could [...] Read more…
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a directive that people past 50 years must avoid eating cold meats unless they heat them to 165 degrees. This advisory applies to meat products once they’re sold & about to be eaten. Cold cut users are advised to reheat pre-packaged meats to 165 degrees before eating to eliminate any [...] Read more…
