CONTENTS
8 You Ask , They Answer
What is trypanophobia ? Why does my thigh burn ? Do I have prediabetes ? How to whiten teeth ?
16 Holistic health
The importance of electrolytes during exercise ; Master moist cooking for healthier meals ; Potential dangers of intensive meditation ; Lockdown late risers shouldn ’ t fear return to normal sleep patterns
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Heart News
22 Heart News
mRNA vaccines lead to mild risk of myocarditis in young men ; New pacemaker literally melts in your heart ; The racial bias of genomic research ; Diet during pregnancy may influence baby ’ s heart health
26 Cancer News
Post-op chemo could prevent recurrence of most common kidney cancer ; WHO updates cervical cancer guidelines ; Non-invasive test for colon cancer and polyps shows good results ; Fast treatment for breast cancer is more effective
28 Medical News
Genetic therapy restores partial sight in blind man ; Scientists regenerate muscles and bones ; WHO takes action to stem rise in suicides ; New ‘ miracle pill ’ could be game-changer for obesity
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Medical News
32 Medical tourism news
American Hospital Dubai partners with air ambulance provider ; First dialysis travel guide launched ; India to re-energise health tourism promotion ; Thai hospital opens dedicated clinic for LGBTQ medical patients
Cover Story 34 The stealthy nature of pancreatic cancer makes it a serial killer
Lagging behind other cancer therapies , treatments for pancreatic cancer need much improvement although some promising trials are in the pipeline
42 Malaysia gets serious about global effort to eradicate hepatitis
Authorities committed to lengthy and expensive battle to identify patients and cure infections
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The stealthy nature of pancreatic cancer
2 AUGUST 2021 GlobalHealthAndTravel . com