Category: Education
Greatest sources of vitamin C – Prevent and destroy disease naturally with these foods
Few nutrients are held to such high regard in the West as vitamin C. This essential antioxidant, which is commonly called the “anti-aging” vitamin, performs a large number of important roles in our bodies, from scavenging free radicals, aiding collagen […]
HIV vaccine a step closer
Researchers have uncovered new properties of special HIV antibodies called “broadly neutralising antibodies” or BNAbs, a discovery that could shed light on the pathway the BNAbs take to develop and speed up development of HIV vaccine. Only a small subset […]
How low should your cholesterol level be
First, we have to understand that cholesterol that can be measured comprises of HDL and LDL, which is not the same as the cholesterol in the cells or on the artery wall. The cholesterol level of your blood is not […]
Are we too clean?
Recent studies indicate that an obsession with cleanliness could be doing more harm than good. Is it time to part with some age-old conventions? On the docket for this week’s 248th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society […]
Jet lag is in the genes, scientists say
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Scences have identified a master gene that controls sleep and wake cycles and that could explain why most people have a hard time adjusting their sleep cycles when traveling between time zones. The […]
Extensive research on papaya leaf juice
PETALING JAYA – The Institute for Medical Research (IMR) has started research on the healing properties of papaya leaf juice as a cure for dengue. IMR medical officer Dr Soobitha Subendran said the research is expected to be completed in […]
Love thy neighbour, it’s good for the heart: study
Ever felt like your neighbour’s antics could drive you to an early grave? Well, there may be reason for concern, said researchers who reported a link Tuesday between having good neighbours and a healthier heart. “Having good neighbours and feeling […]
The secret to elephants’ smelling success
Elephants have the best sense of smell on Earth, according to a new study from the University of Tokyo. The Japanese scientists found that elephant trunks contain more olfactory receptors genes than other single species on the planet, giving them […]
Does vitamin D help with asthma?
Asthma sufferers who received vitamin D supplements for six months, in addition to their regular inhalers, could breathe a little easier than those who relied only on the inhalers, in a recent study in Iran. The researchers say the results […]
Vaccine against chikungunya developed
Scientists have developed a vaccine that may protect against chikungunya. Currently, there are not vaccines or specific drugs for treating the chikungunya virus, which is spread by mosquitoes. Ths vaccine was first tested successfully in 2010 on non-human primates. It […]
