Effective Pain Management Tips: Paracetamol vs Ibuprofen

Discover the differences between paracetamol and ibuprofen for pain relief. Learn about their effectiveness, usage guidelines, and potential interactions.

Q&A: Ending HIV in the EU

Europe could be the first region worldwide to reach the UN’s goals to end AIDS. What’s holding us back?

Can you pass the wasabi? It may help enhance memory in seniors, research says

Wasabi has 6-methylsulfinyl hexyl isothiocyanate, known to be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Glaucoma genetic test taken from mouth swab a step closer to the clinic in Australia

$2.9 million from the Federal Government will support the rollout of a new saliva-based genetic test for glaucoma in Australia.

Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough in early detection of ‘king cancer’ that killed Steve Jobs

A new screening model for the type of cancer that killed Apple co-founder Steve Jobs could help save thousands of lives.

An island vacation with no mosquito bites - and no chemicals, either

Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is working toward the ultimate luxury – a bug-free beach holiday.

Germany's potential billions in savings and health gains with sugar-sweetened beverage tax

A recent study in the journal PLoS Medicine examines the potential impact of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation in Germany. The research suggests that implementing a 20% tax on SSBs could lead to reduced sugar consumption, significant health benefits, and substantial societal savings, especially when extended to include fruit juices.

Zoom fatigue can harm your heart and brain

Researchers discovered Zoom fatigue is real. Prolonged video conferencing sessions can make people exhausted, lethargic, and irritable.

Mutated gene thought to exist in just 4% of people could ‘help tackle obesity'

Understanding how the ZFHX3 gene variant works could pave the way for new targeted weight loss therapies, scientists said.

Enzyme therapy approved for rare genetic condition in babies

Wolman disease is thought to occur in one in every 350,000 births.