by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 8, 2017 | Health
London- Treating young people who suffer from insomnia by using online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could reduce debilitating mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, scientists said on Wednesday. In a large trial published in The Lancet Psychiatry...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 7, 2017 | Health
Tall people are more vulnerable when it comes to developing blood clots in their veins, according to a study of more than two million Swedish siblings. For men 6-foot-2 or taller, researchers found a risk increase of 65 percent when compared to men 5-foot-3 or...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 6, 2017 | Health
London- Scientists have developed a camera that can see through the human body. The device has been designed to help doctors track medical tools, known as endoscopes, during internal examinations. Until now, medics have had to rely on expensive scans, such as X-rays,...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 6, 2017 | Health, Lifestyle & Culture
London- A new study conducted over 1.2 million volunteers including men and women, as part of a public health campaign in England, found that one out of ten men in the country have their heart older than they really are. The study made reported that having an “old”...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 1, 2017 | Health
Can curbing your usual daily calorie intake by 10% improve health and longevity? There is a saying: “The less you eat, the longer you live.” The rising rates of obesity have shown that Americans consume more than necessary, and cutting back on calories may...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 1, 2017 | Health
London- Scientists have successfully used “reprogrammed” stem cells to restore functioning brain cells in monkeys, raising hopes the technique could be used in future to help patients with Parkinson’s disease. Since Parkinson’s is caused by a lack of dopamine made by...
