Severe depression linked with inflammation in the brain

CHICAGO: A new study suggests that about 30 percent inflammation in the brain is linked with clinical depression. Experts term it as Major Depressive Episode (MDE).

Inflammation is the natural response activated by our immune system to protect the body from disease and infection. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The twenty-sixth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

Nelson Construction & Development is building a 154-unit bike-friendly apartment complex in downtown Des Moines. Read More »

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Seniors need two pneumonia vaccines, says advisory panel

BOSTON: Adults 65 and older need two vaccines to better protect them from bacterial infection in the blood (called sepsis), meningitis and pneumonia, according to a revised vaccination schedule.

Such infections are caused by pneumococcal bacteria and Read More »

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New research from Nuffield Health finds lack of understanding of health guidelines

NEW YORK: People could be putting their health at risk according to new research from Nuffield Health which shows they have little understanding of health guidelines.

Research from more than 140 people revealed 83 per cent were unaware of the guideline for daily salt intake Read More »

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