Category: Education
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 […]
Why a cooked breakfast is good for you
After a full night’s sleep, our body calls out for nutrition. Get your breakfast right, and it will really set you up for the day. Get it wrong, and it will set you up for a day of hunger attacks, […]
S’pore scientists make key discovery on healing process
Singapore scientists have helped to shed more light on the way the human body heals itself. They have discovered a third, previously unknown biological process that comes into play when a person is wounded. The discovery could lead to more […]
Obesity increases risk of 10 common cancers, study finds
More than 12,000 new cases of cancer every year can be attributed to the patient being overweight or obese, the biggest ever study of the links between body mass index and cancer has revealed. Overweight and obesity was closely linked […]
