People who eat diets that are high in plant fiber have lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as stroke or cancer compared with people with low fiber intake, a new analysis found

Eczema affects up to 10% of the world’s population and is one of the commonest of skin problems. Characterized by dry, itchy skin which may also be flaky, red and/or cracked, seasonal changes may affect eczema severely. Excess sweating in the summer months, for example, often cause flare-ups. Heat rashes can be nasty, itchy and …

What’s the Islamic point of view on mental illnesses which are genetic and other genetic illnesses?

In this counseling answer: “A good company is an invaluable tool towards living the life we want to live.We should strive to find people who are positive, are passionate towards seeking knowledge and want to be sincere people who want to seek Allah’s pleasure.Their mindsets and ways of lives will be reflected in us and …

Your nose is stuffy or it is expectantly running, your head is heavy and aching and you know like the back of your hand that you are suffering from a common cold or perhaps that malevolent flu. Your Ramadan is in jeopardy.

According to the World Hepatitis Alliance, globally, one in every 12 people is living with hepatitis, and the majority of those infected are unaware of their status. Ironically, despite its higher occurrence rate, not much is known by the general public about this disease when compared with less prevalent diseases such as cancer and AIDS. …

In 2005, World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that three million people died worldwide due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and this represented a 5% of all deaths per year globally. Since then, no official annual estimates have been released by the body although experts say the statistics might be gory. Key among the causes …

A complete picture of the areas that the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes has finally been revealed by scientists.