Study challenges 'healthy but obese' theory, Health News,Being overweight or obese does pose a risk of heart disease, despite claims to the contrary, a study of nearly 300,000 British adults suggested Friday. While it is generally accepted that being overweight increases a person's di
Denmark and Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after first dose of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, World News,LONDON – A study in Denmark and Norway has found slightly increased rates of vein blood clots among people who have had a first dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, in
Coronavirus emerged in Italy earlier than thought, Italian study shows, World News,ROME – The new coronavirus was circulating in Italy since September 2019, a study by the National Cancer Institute (INT) of the Italian city of Milan shows, signalling that Covid-19 might have spread beyond China earl
10 suspected cases of blood clot in brain among those who received Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are 10 suspected cases of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), or blood clot in the brain, among those who have received the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
In US charm offensive, China's Huawei launches ad to combat dark image, World News,WASHINGTON – Huawei Technologies ran a full page ad in major US newspapers on Thursday (Feb 28) urging readers not to believe \”everything you hear,\” about the Chinese tech firm, as it defends itself against gover
Is your desk job making you fat?, Health News,When you are chained to your desk, your fingers might be the only part of your body that is actually getting a workout. Also, if you are working in a high pressure environment, you could wind up snacking more to cope with the stress. According to a Harva
Alone at health clinic, Australian man treats self for heart attack, World News,Alone at a health clinic in a small, remote seaside settlement in Australia, a 44-year-old nurse sensed he was having a heart attack and sprang into action, saving his own life, a report said Wednesday. The man, whose na
Gigantic Jupiter-like alien planet observed still 'in the womb', World News,WASHINGTON — Scientists have observed an enormous planet about nine times the mass of Jupiter at a remarkably early stage of formation — describing it as still in the womb — in a discovery that challenges the curre
Scientists announce 'breakthrough' atomic map of coronavirus, World News,WASHINGTON – US scientists announced on Wednesday (Feb 19) they had created the first 3D atomic scale map of the part of the novel coronavirus that attaches to and infects human cells, a critical step toward developin
Half of women at risk of dementia, Parkinson's, stroke: study, Health News,Nearly half of women and one in three men are at risk of developing stroke or degenerative neurological diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's during their lifetime, according to a study published Monday. Dutch r
7 super seeds to eat more of if you want to lose weight faster, Lifestyle News,Small but mighty, seeds are a very healthy addition to your meals and a diet-friendly snack that aids weight loss. They are packed with protein and fibre to keep you feeling full longer. Plus, they’re a great plant-based
Apple analyst Kuo thinks Face ID with a Mask makes under-screen Touch ID unnecessary, Digital News,Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is backtracking on his prediction that iPhones will sport under-display Touch ID. Earlier, he predicted that iPhones will feature this technology sometime in 2023 or 2023. Ac
