Healthcare
Eating nuts twice a week lowers heart attack risk: Study
Eating nuts at least twice a week can slash the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by almost 17 per cent, a new study suggests. "Nuts are a good source of unsaturated fat and contain little saturated fat," said study author Noushin Mohammadifard from Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Iran. "They [...]
All you need to know about symptoms, complications and vaccines of Flu
Qatar generally has a very hot and humid climate during the summers and is very cold during the winters. This year, the summer posed serious health concerns as the high humidity and soaring temperatures affected human lives. Now the school vacation has come to the end and many of the [...]
In-flight reminders
I just love the airport in our small town. As soon as you enter the terminal (I use that term loosely), you are greeted by two clerks behind alone counter. A couple of nearby TSA agents smile and nod as they anxiously wait to carefully check your luggage since there [...]
Athletes are winning with Vegan diet
Plant-based athletes at a professional level are finding new levels of strength for the body and mind after turning to veganism to enhance their physiques — and they’re seeing incredible results. Most non-vegan athletes I meet are confused at first, and perhaps uneducated about where vegans get their protein. However, [...]
Doctors likely to recommend antihistamines instead of cough and cold meds to kids
A recent study conducted by researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey, US, shows that doctors are now more likely to recommend antihistamines – anti-allergy medicines, often sold over-the-counter – instead of cough and cold treatments to children under 12. This trend is thought to follow the 2008 Food and [...]
Obesity is climbing faster in Vietnam than anywhere in Southeast Asia
Obesity is rising fast in Southeast Asia, putting strain on healthcare systems and government budgets, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, according to research from Fitch Solutions Macro Research. The Peninsula Qatar Vietnam had the biggest increase [...]