Category: Education
Light drinking less healthy than thought
A glass or two of booze is good for your heart, according to long-standing medical advice that drinkers are often fond of citing. But, according to a new study, this cherished invitation to say “cheers” is well off the mark. […]
Queensland discovery eases pain for Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients
Queensland researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, finding a way to minimise the amount of chemotherapy patients have to endure to fight the cancer. The researchers from Cancer Council Queensland, Translational Research Institute and the […]
World’s first vaccine against heart disease soon
If all goes well, scientists will soon introduce the world’s first vaccine for heart disease that can significantly lessen plaque buildup in the arteries. Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology have entered into the final stage […]
Stress, mood swings lead to overeating
If you cannot resist the sweets kept in your refrigerator and crave for food even after a sumptuous meal, you could be a victim of overeating, warn health experts. Stress, long hours of starvation and the wide variety of food […]
Governments agree to stem cancer-causing arsenic in rice: UN
Governments have agreed the first international standards limiting cancer-causing arsenic pollution in rice, a key move to protect consumers of what is a staple food for billions, the UN said on Thursday. The Codex Alimentarius Commission, the top global decision-making […]
Organic foods may help prevent cancer: Study
Organic foods and crops have a suite of advantages over their conventional counterparts, including more antioxidants, fewer, less frequent pesticide residues, and properties that may help prevent cancer, a study suggests. Without the synthetic chemical pesticides applied on conventional crops, […]
Using body’s immune system to fight cancer
Fighting cancer using the body’s own immune system has been hailed as a breakthrough treatment and local doctors are cottoning on. The National University Cancer Institute (NCIS) said that it has set up clinical trials for immunotherapy, which could extend […]
Cancer feeds on fructose
In addition to containing mercury, a known carcinogen, cancer cells actually feed on high-fructose corn syrup after it is metabolized by the liver. A recent study, published in the Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets, examined the link between refined sugar […]
Dietary fiber slows growth of cancer cells
The fibers are not only substitutes for carbohydrates in this diet, but also have useful therapeutic effects. Dietary fiber not only fills human up and supports the digestive process, but is also an effective weapon in the treatment of brain […]
Sleep quality affects decision-making ability
Poor sleep quality is associated with increase in odds of clinically significant decline in executive function. A study has found that Fragmented or lower sleep efficiency may affect executive function as it is linked to decline in cognitive abilities of […]
