Category: Education
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 […]
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 […]
