Category: Education
Scientists find gut bacteria that prevents food allergies
The precise cause of food allergies is unknown, but some studies suggest that changes in diet, hygiene and use of antimicrobial soap and disinfecting products may lead to changes in the bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract that leave people more […]
Listen to ticking clock, speed up a woman’s reproductive timing
It may sound peculiar but listening to your clock ticking may increase your urge to marry and start a family before childbearing years are over. The subtle sound of a ticking clock can speed up a woman’s reproductive timing, says […]
C is for cold – and con?
If something is not scientifically proven to be effective, should you take it anyway if it makes you feel better? It seems to be flu season at the moment in Malaysia. I think it’s because of all the Raya open […]
Sleepless teens may pile on the pounds
Teens who think sleep is overrated should guess again, according to a recent study conducted at Columbia University in New York that suggests sleep deprivation during adolescence could lead to obesity. The research team concluded that 16-year-olds who log less […]
Why do we learn better on a good night’s sleep?
Amid mounting evidence of the important relationship between sleep and motor learning, researchers at the University of Montreal have identified areas of the brain that are critical in training the body’s movements and found these regions communicate better after a […]
Even Europeans can’t help working while on vacation
Though stereotypes may suggest Europeans are better than Americans at drawing a line between work and leisure, a new study from Lastminute.com reveals that even they have trouble cutting ties with the office during a vacation. In fact, more than […]
E-cigarettes should be banned for minors
E-cigarettes should be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes and should not be sold to minors, the American Heart Association (AHA) said in new policy guidelines out Monday. The use of e-cigarettes, which are electrical devices that heat flavored […]
Green tea can protect spinal cord neurons
Chinese researchers have found evidence that polyphenols can protect spinal cord neurons against oxidative stress and can reduce free radical damage. Polyphenols found in green tea are strong antioxidants and can protect your brain in case of a spinal cord […]
Fluoride levels in water could be making us dumber
The CDC applauds the adding of fluoride to our water supply as one of the biggest public health triumphs of the 20th century. But it seems too much fluoride can do a lot of damage. Not only can it actually […]
Blink enough to keep away dry eye
Dry eye is a common condition without a cure and if you are one of those suffering from the burning, gritty condition that can impair vision and damage the cornea, check if you are blinking your eyes enough. With computer […]
