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Caution: remove false teeth before surgery
PARIS - This is the story of a 72-year old retired electrician in Britain -- let's call him "Jack" -- who forgot to tell his surgeon that he wore dentures.Anyone reading this account of what happened next is unlikely to make the same mistake.Six days after having a benign lump removed from his belly while under general anesthesia, Jack turned up at the emergency room.He complained of blood in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, and pain so intense that he couldn't eat solid food.Noting a history of lung problems, doctors assumed he had a respiratory infection, according to BMJ Case Reports, a medical journal that describes medically noteworthy cases.They prescribed mouthwash and antibiotics, and sent him on his way.But two days later, Jack showed up again with worsened...
August 13, 2019

Caution: remove false teeth before surgery

This handout photo taken on July 13, 2019 by the Guangzhou Wolbaki Biotech Company shows mass rearing of adult mosquitoes in containers at the Wolbaki company in Guangzhou in southern China's Guangdong province. — AFP
Buzz off: breakthrough technique eradicates mosquitoes
TOKYO — A breakthrough technique harnessing two methods to target disease-carrying mosquitoes was able to effectively eradicate buzzing biters in two test sites in China, according to research published on Thursday.The mosquitoes targeted are a type that is particularly difficult to control called Aedes albopictus — more popularly known as the Asian tiger mosquito -- which are a major vector for diseases including Zika and dengue.The study "demonstrates the potential of a potent new tool", wrote Peter Armbruster, a professor at Georgetown University's department of biology, in a review of the work.Researchers harnessed two population control methods: the use of radiation — which effectively sterilizes mosquitoes — and a strain of bacteria called Wolbachia that leaves...
July 17, 2019

Buzz off: breakthrough technique eradicates mosquitoes

'Nobel for food' winner tells ailing world to eat more veg
LONDON — With poor diet now topping smoking as a health hazard, the world must put good nutrition over empty calories, especially in emerging Asian economies, according to the winner of a prestigious global prize dubbed the 'Nobel for food'.Seed breeder Simon Groot - an octogenarian whose family has cultivated seeds for hundreds of years - said the world must tackle malnutrition by boosting vegetable and crop varieties.This was particularly pertinent in Asia, he said, as it was growing in wealth and its people were increasingly opting for starchy, high-calorie rice and meat over nutritious vegetables.Poor diet has overtaken smoking as the world's biggest killer, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease study, causing 20 percent of deaths globally in 2017."As...
June 10, 2019

'Nobel for food' winner tells ailing world to eat more veg

WHO recognizes 'burn-out' as medical condition
GENEVA — The World Health Organization has for the first time recognized "burn-out" in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used as a benchmark for diagnosis and health insurers.The decision, reached during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, which wraps up on Tuesday, could help put to rest decades of debate among experts over how to define burnout, and whether it should be considered a medical condition.In the latest update of its catalogue of diseases and injuries around the world, WHO defines burn-out as "a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed."It said the syndrome was characterized by three dimensions: "1) feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; 2)...
May 27, 2019

WHO recognizes 'burn-out' as medical condition

Ahmed Raid, a cross-fit coach in Jeddah, guides us on the right way to work out during the month of Ramadan and shares tips on how to stay on track.
How to stay fit during Ramadan
Saudi GazetteJEDDAH — Among many struggles that come our way during the holy month of Ramadan, pursuing fitness is one of them.It becomes impossible for many to maintain discipline and a healthy lifestyle when surrounded by fried and sugary food during typical iftar and suhoor meals. The lazy pattern shift often results in overeating and poor health choices.This week Ahmed Raid, a cross-fit coach in Jeddah, guides us on the right way to work out during the month of Ramadan and shares tips on how to stay on track.“It’s better to work out after iftar. However, if you do not have enough time later on, workouts during fasting should not exceed the intensity of light activities like walking or jogging,” Raid told Saudi Gazette.“One of the common mistakes is training at high intensity,...
May 21, 2019

How to stay fit during Ramadan

Harry, a five-year-old boy with a rare form of terminal cancer, smiles in Redhill, Surrey, Britain May 13, 2019 in this image taken from social media on May 14, 2019.  — Reuters
Scientists in new push to control cancer before curing it
By Kate KellandLONDON — Cancer scientists in Britain are launching what they call the world's first "Darwinian" drug development program in a bid to get ahead of cancer's ability to become resistant to even the newest treatments and recur in many patients.While not abandoning the search for an ultimate cure, the "anti-evolution" project will re-focus on turning cancer into a disease controllable with drugs for many years.This would be a little like HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, the scientists told reporters at a briefing."Cancer's ability to adapt, evolve and become drug-resistant is the cause of the vast majority of deaths from the disease and the biggest challenge we face in overcoming it," said Paul Workman, chief executive of Britain's...
May 16, 2019

Scientists in new push to control cancer before curing it

The Ashitaba plant have long been considered healthy, and a new study has found the traditional belief may have good scientific grounds.
Fountain of youth? Study finds new anti-aging compound in plant
Tokyo — In Japan, the slightly bitter leaves of the Ashitaba plant have long been considered healthy, and a new study has found the traditional belief may have good scientific grounds.A natural substance in the plant appears to induce a key process that helps remove the “cellular garbage” that can build up as cells age and cause a range of diseases and disorders.“It is always nice to find a scientific rationale for traditional medical folk tales,” said Frank Madeo, a professor at the University of Graz’s Institute of Molecular Biosciences, in Austria.Madeo, who helped lead the research, said the substance known as 4,4’-dimethoxychalcone or DMC, which occurs naturally in Ashitaba plants, induces a process called autophagy.“This is a cleansing and recycling process,” he...
February 20, 2019

Fountain of youth? Study finds new anti-aging compound in plant

The study also looked at why certain genes influence when people sleep and wake up, finding differences in the way the brain reacts to light and the functioning of internal clocks.
Morning lark? Night owl ? Blame it on your genes
Tokyo — If you find you just can’t spring out of bed on time every morning, you may be able to blame it on your genes, a new scientific study has found.The research analyzed a wealth of genetic data gathered from the DNA testing website 23andme and a British “biobank” to better understand what makes someone a “morning lark” or a “night owl”.“This study is important because it confirms that your morning or evening preference is, at least to some extent, determined by genetic factors,” said Michael Weedon, a professor at the University of Exeter Medical School, who led the research.The study is the largest of its kind -- it looked at data from nearly 700,000 people -- and found that significantly more genetic factors are tied to when people sleep and wake than previously...
January 30, 2019

Morning lark? Night owl ? Blame it on your genes

Stay beautiful inside out beauty on the go with bookr
Diamond Spa Home ServiceIf you want to just be home and get it all done, call the courteous team over for a facial, hair treatment and blow dry. Get your friends or sisters together this weekend and just let the Diamond Spa team pamper all of you. It’s worth it.Instagram: diamondspa.ksaPowder RoomThe Powder Room is like a gathering at your aunt’s home. It’s cozy, full of life with non-stop rounds of coffee and tea. It’s a great place to take your mom or sisters this weekend. They’ve got treatments for damaged hair and lots more this week.Instagram: @powderroomsaLocation: Al Khalidiyyah, Jeddah2019 calls for better-informed decisions. This rule applies to everything: from what we eat to the health and beauty salon we should book.In this series we chose the best salons services in...
January 09, 2019

Stay beautiful inside out beauty on the go with bookr

Discover Mindful Living with Mantra the Label
Saudi GazetteMany young Saudis are helping to evolve the rapidly growing health industry, with innovative concepts that reflect a mindful and holistic approach. This week we spoke to Lena and Bayan, founders of Mantra the Label, who want to make ‘Mindful Living’ a relatable concept and a way of life in Saudi Arabia. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention and being present in the moment that originated in Eastern meditation practices.Bayan described herself as a Transformational Sound and Panic Healing Practitioner, Breath Work Facilitator and a yogi.Lena, on the other hand is a self-acclaimed mindfulness-based writer, a health foodie, recipe developer, food stylist photographer and blogger.The duo launched Mantra in February last year.Mindful livingWe refer to it as a space dedicated...
January 09, 2019

Discover Mindful Living with Mantra the Label

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