Category: Education
Blocking cells’ movement may stop cancer cells from spreading
New UCL research suggests that insights into how cells move through the body could lead to innovative techniques to stop cancer cells from spreading and causing secondary tumours. Scientists discovered that cells can change into an invasive, liquid-like state to […]
How dancing can enhance your life
Dancing is not only about steps and rhythm. Its a blend of physical activity, stamina building, interaction and tons of fun. There are many ways dance can enhance every facet of your life: Confidence: Dancers possess an innate sense of […]
High cholesterol linked to greater breast cancer risk
It raises the possibility of preventing breast cancer with statins, which lowers cholesterol. In a significant discovery, scientists have found a link between high blood cholesterol and breast cancer “Our preliminary study suggests that women with high cholesterol in their […]
Too much TV tied to premature death
Study found adults who watch three or more hours of TV per day may double their risk of early death compared to those who watch less. Similar amounts of time spent sitting while driving or using a computer did not […]
Donate blood to keep your heart healthy
Old cells are less flexible and become stuck in the spleen and liver, where they are engulfed by white blood cells. If you are a shift worker, donating blood could be an easy way to reduce the risk of heart […]
Milk inspired drink may help lose weight: Study
While milk’s nutritional values are well known, little research has been conducted into the detailed structure of milk and how its fats interact with the digestive system until now.“By unlocking the detailed structure of milk, we have the potential to […]
Poor nutrition linked to chronic diseases
Research has shown that poor nutrition—including a lack of fruit, vegetables and whole grains—is associated with the development of multiple chronic diseases over time. The results of the study, which looked at health, diet and lifestyle data of more than […]
Malaria actually makes you ‘delicious’ to mosquitoes!
Malaria is a condition that is almost synonymous with the monsoons, but apart from the fact that you should try to prevent contracting the disease, once infected you become more ‘delicious’ to mosquitoes. According to a new study that aimed […]
Sleeping less? Your brain will age faster, study finds
SINGAPORE: The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, according to a study released on Tuesday (July 1) by the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore. The findings were based on a 10-year-long study of 66 older Chinese adults […]
Sunlight may help to reduce high blood pressure
According to a new study Sunlight may help to reduce high blood pressure. Researchers found exposure to sunlight alters the level of nitric oxide in the skin, dilating blood vessels and thus easing hypertension. “Small amounts of NO [nitric oxide] […]
