Category: Education
Hand sanitizer may spare travelers illness abroad
In a French survey of travelers to countries where diarrheal illnesses are common, the people who used hand sanitizer while abroad were half as likely to have their trips spoiled by a bout with Montezuma’s revenge. “Use of hand sanitizer […]
E-cigarettes may be tempting non-smoking youths to smoke
Electronic cigarettes may be more tempting to non-smoking youths than conventional cigarettes, and once young people have tried e-cigarettes they are more inclined to give regular cigarettes a try, US researchers said on Monday. A report, released by a team […]
More parents think their overweight child is ‘about right’
Between 1988 and 2010, the number of parents who could correctly identify their children as overweight or obese went down, according to a new study. “Today, almost one out of every three kids is overweight or obese,” said senior author […]
After taking antibiotics, this is what you need to do to restore healthy intestinal flora
Antibiotics kill bacteria. The problem is, our bodies are filled with bacteria, and those microbes are essential to our health. Our gut is home to 300-1000 different species of bacteria that help us digest our food, create and synthesize vitamins, […]
Teeth Sensitivity – causes and treatment
If you feel a twinge of discomfort while sipping hot or cold liquids, having foods like ice-creams or smoothies, or even while swishing your mouth with water (whether it is ice-cold or warm), chances are you are suffering from teeth […]
When not to exercise
There are certain times when you shouldn’t be exercising at all, when you can safely stop training and don’t have to blame yourself for being lazy We are so busy trying to keep fit these days that we overlook the […]
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 […]
