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More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Two large surveys carried out in 2001-02 and 2012-13 have found that harmful levels of drinking are increasing among almost all demographics in the US. According to an analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry, the number of teetotalers is falling while high-risk drinking and alcoholism rose sharply during the 11-year period.

Aug 10, 2017

By Staff Reporter

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Two large surveys carried out in 2001-02 and 2012-13 have found that harmful levels of drinking are increasing among almost all demographics in the US. According to an analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry, the number of teetotalers is falling while high-risk drinking and alcoholism rose sharply during the 11-year period.

Aug 10, 2017

By Staff Reporter

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Two large surveys carried out in 2001-02 and 2012-13 have found that harmful levels of drinking are increasing among almost all demographics in the US. According to an analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry, the number of teetotalers is falling while high-risk drinking and alcoholism rose sharply during the 11-year period.

Aug 10, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Singapore in panic mode as Bangladeshi worker dies from diphtheria, first local case in 25 years

This is the first local diphtheria case in Singapore in last 25 years.

Aug 6, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Football players prone to brain injuries?

202 former football players of the U.S. and a surprising 99% of former NFL players suffered brain injuries and a neuro-degenerative disease associated with repetitive head trauma, says a new study.

Jul 26, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Sperm counts are plummeting among Western men

There has been a 50% decline in sperm count since the 1970s, the first global meta-analysis trends in male fertility has found.

Jul 26, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

Plastic devices linked to diabetes, heart diseases

Phthalates are used in common consumer products such as food packaging, wrappings, toys, medications and medical devices.

Jul 18, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Diabetes

Yoga can lead to bone and muscle pains, says study

Researchers reveal that yoga can result in musculoskeletal pain.

Jul 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Police officer filmed yelling at mother for leaving children in hot car

A video shows a Canadian police officer yelling at a mother for leaving her two children in a hot car while she went grocery shopping. Police in Vancouver received multiple calls about the children who were said to be in distress. A full emergency response including police and fire services were dispatched.The children, aged 3 and 6, were reportedly in the car for 20 minutes. The Ministry of Children and Family Development was informed about the case.

Jul 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Singapore researchers discover rare gene mutation that can stop glaucoma

Glaucoma is often caused by exfoliation syndrome (XFS) and is responsible for irreversible blindness globally.

Jul 7, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Broccoli can help deplete blood sugar levels in diabetics

Suffering from diabetes? Broccoli can help deplete blood sugar levels

This chemical has been detected by scientists from Sweden, the US and Switzerland.

Jun 24, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Diabetes

French Fries can double the risk of premature death: Study

The researchers monitored the food habits of 4,440 participants aged between 45 and 79 years over a period of eight years through a food frequency questionnaire.

Jun 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya