Category: Education
Walnut oil slows down prostate cancer growth
A new study by UC Davis and other institutions has revealed that diets rich in whole walnuts or walnut oil slowed prostate cancer growth in mice. Researchers have found that both walnuts and walnut oil reduced cholesterol and increased insulin […]
How you can curb your sugar cravings
Experts from the fields of nutrition and fitness say there are ways of reducing sugar craving, reports femalefirst.co.uk Here’s what they have to say: 1. Denial is not the answer: Denying yourself sweet foods completely is likely to result in […]
Cow’s milk can deliver AIDS drug to infants
A novel method of altering a protein in cow’s milk to bind with an antiretroviral drug promises to greatly improve treatment for infants and young children suffering from HIV/AIDS, according to a new study. One of the most commonly prescribed […]
Will getting angry give you a stroke?
It is not typical for someone to get a stroke due to anger, unless there is an underlying medical condition, according to experts. “Emotional upset is part and parcel of everyday life,” said neurologist Charles Siow of Mount Elizabeth Hospital. […]
Cancer scientists’ brainwave
Scientists in Singapore have opened a new frontier in the fight against glioblastoma, a swift and deadly form of brain cancer. Spreading quietly in the brain, the disease usually announces itself in the form of fits and seizures in the […]
7 Things Japan can teach you about living a long, healthy life
Want to know where to look to live a long, prosperous, healthy life? It’s simple. Just look east. Japan, the land that gave us such treasures as Hokusai, Mothra and the delicious snack-stick known as Pocky , offers what may […]
Nanobodies to help out in boosting immunity
Targeting difficult-to-reach areas affected by disease could become a lot easier as researchers have developed a new system to make nanobodies, the efficient tiny cousins of antibodies, the defensive proteins deployed by the immune system, more accessible. Nanobodies could be […]
Lactose intolerance reduces risk of certain cancers
People with lactose intolerance are at a lower risk of suffering from lung, breast and ovarian cancers, says a new research. Lactose intolerance refers to the inability of adults to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and to a […]
What your eyes, nails, hair are telling you about your health
The eyes are the windows of the soul, it is said. They are also windows to your health, as are your nails, hair, tongue and gums. Their condition can be a warning sign of ailments from diabetes to cardiovascular and […]
Honeysuckle tea could fight flu
Drinking honeysuckle tea could help ward off flu, according to a study. When boiled and drunk the Chinese herb helped suppress the effects of the influenza virus in mice, effectively acting as a “virological penicillin”. Honeysuckle tea has been drunk […]
