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Free sanitary products for UK students
The UK will provide free sanitary products to high school students in a fully funded government programme, the media reported.
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Excessive hygiene can cause antibiotic resistance
While maintaining hygiene is good for health, excess cleanliness could lead to antibiotic resistance often resulting to death and illness…
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Diabetes drug may offer treatment for breast cancer
The study, led by the University of Chicago, showed that the two existing drugs named metformin and haemin suppress tumour…
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Binge drinking in teenage may raise anxiety later: Study
Are you a heavy drinker? Take note.
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Long-term exposure to PM2.5 raises diabetes’ risk
Long-term exposure to PM2.5, a major particle matter pollutant increases the risk of diabetes, finds a study.
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Eye check-up to detect Alzheimer’s disease
A future non-invasive eye test may allow early detection of Alzheimer's disease before memory loss kicks in, say a team…
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Short birth intervals raise mortality risk in babies
Shorter intervals between births are associated with higher mortality rates in babies, finds a new study on macaque monkeys.
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Infertility in women linked to higher cancer risk
Infertility is associated with a higher risk of developing cancer in women of childbearing age, say researchers including one of…
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Vit B in pregnancy prevents brain ailments in baby
Besides flu vaccines, maternal intake of a vitamin B nutrient can prevent babies from brain disorders caused by cold or…
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Fake drugs killing children worldwide
A new research has suggested that falsified and substandard drugs for treating malaria, pneumonia and other diseases, are killing thousands…
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