Category: Education
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 […]
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. […]
