Category: Education
8 ways to recognize cancer earlier without harmful medical testing
With all the high tech screenings, procedures, drugs, and research, one would have to think that the “war on cancer” would be seeing some forms of success. Yet, men still have a slightly less than 1 in 2 lifetime risk […]
Foods that can cause food poisoning
Much maligned as the number one excuse for missing work, food poisoning is a real phenomenon, especially for us urban folk. It can lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or cramping within 48 hours of consuming any contaminated food or drink. […]
Leprosy: Myanmar struggles with ancient scourge
High in the hills of Myanmar’s war-torn borderlands, a clutch of new leprosy cases among communities virtually cut off from medical help is a sign that the country’s battle with the ancient disease is far from over. It took six […]
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 […]
