Malaria caused by Plasmodium parasites is a life-threatening infectious disease that kills at least half a million people annually while
Month: June 2017
Hot water as good as cold water for hand wash
Scientists asked 20 people to wash their hands 20 times each with water that was 15C (59F), 26C (79F) or
Breastfeeding reduces risk of endometrial cancer
Women who breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months may lower their risk of developing endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer
HPV infection can cause cervical pre cancer in HIV positive women
Persistent HPV infection can lead to the development of precancerous lesions and cervical cancer. Previous research has indicated that HIV-positive
Anesthesia may damage babies’ memory
According to new research, giving babies anesthetics may damage their memory in later life. Exposing newbornmonkeys to an anesthetic commonly
Tea can cause epigenetic changes in women
Epigenetic changes are chemical modifications that turn our genes off or on. Environment and lifestyle factors, such as food choices,
Dangers of sleeping pills
Sleeping pills pose the same threat as smoking a packet of cigarettes a day, it’s linked to cancer and heart
