Category: Education
Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: Study
Long-derided saturated fats – associated with an array of health problems such as heart disease – caught a break on Friday (Nov 21) when research revealed their intake could be doubled or even nearly tripled without driving up their level […]
Bad marriages break hearts
A bad marriage really could lead to a broken heart, new research looking at how marriage quality affects cardiovascular health suggests. A study by US researchers found older couples who are in an unhappy marriage have a higher risk of […]
Brain training with sounds can improve concentration in elderly
The aging brain is more susceptible to distractions, but new research says it’s possible to diminish distractibility by learning to single out a sound amidst distracting stimuli. The researchers, from the University of California in San Francisco, also outline that […]
Cancer fight may have ally in the gut
The promise of better treatment and prevention of brain cancer lies in the gut, a study led by a scientist at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has discovered. The study done on mice found that microscopic bacteria found in the […]
The link between nickel exposure and diabetes
Research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that elevated levels of nickel are linked to a higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Nickel and its compounds are commonly used in industries such as electroplating and production of alloy […]
Younger mobile phone users more prone to brain cancer: Study
SINGAPORE – Several studies have tried to link mobile phone radiation and cancer. Now, a study in Sweden has claimed that younger phone users are more prone to brain cancer, while those who use the phone more face a higher […]
‘Back boost’ could help future-proof flu vaccines
An international team of scientists has found it may be possible to make seasonal flu vaccines more effective by using an idea known as “back boost” and pre-empting flu virus evolution. In a study published on Thursday in the journal […]
Television viewing to help detect eye diseases
Mapping how your eyes respond to watching television can lead to early detection of diseases such as glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, research shows. The research could help speed up diagnosis, enabling clinicians to identify the […]
How to prevent hiccups
Dr Parul R Sheth, a health consultant, says that hiccups cause a sudden involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. “This is caused by swallowing air along with food, while eating too fast, eating spicy foods, drinking too much of aerated drinks […]
Traditional Chinese medicine effectiveness studied with benefit of modern data analysis
Use of traditional Chinese medicine in the Western culture has been closely scrutinized and, often, downright criticized. On one hand, there are stories of people who credit the use of Chinese modalities for their ability to reverse ailments and vastly […]
