Category: Education
Are those expensive medical tests really required?
Doctors can order a wide variety of tests today and sadly many patients naively that the more expensive tests are better. After all, the fact that they cost more money means they must be more highly sophisticated, and will provide […]
Honey is a new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance: study
ISLAMABAD: Honey could be one sweet solution to the serious ever growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, says a research. Medical professionals sometimes use honey successfully as a topical dressing but it could play a larger role in fighting […]
Brown rice VS white rice – which is better?
Rice is a staple dish of several coastal regions of India. And many eat it at least once a day. But due to growing health concerns, there is a sudden uproar about white rice not being too healthy and brown […]
Beauty myths busted!
Women admit making grooming mistakes like washing hair regularly to bring more volume to it or plucking eyebrows too close to the mirror to get a perfect shape . “We all make hair and beauty mistakes but the good news […]
Stress can lead to bad breath
If you avoid pungent foods and take care of your oral hygiene, but still have bad breath, there is a possibility that you usually remain stressed. When we’re stressed, our sympathetic nervous system kicks in. And one consequence of that […]
Can vitamin supplements give you good skin?
These days, several people eat vitamin supplements in order to keep their skin looking healthy. Sometimes, they do not even consult a doctor before starting a course. Popping pills even if they promise fantastic results is not reason enough. It […]
Stop peeing in pools, scientists say
For those of you who are guilty of peeing in swimming pools, this research study may cause you to reconsider your ‘harmless’ habit. Scientists from China Agricultural University and Purdue University have found that uric acid in urine interacts with […]
How to gauge effectiveness of air purifiers
SINGAPORE – Air purifiers and masks are being snapped up as Singapore’s air quality worsens. But how useful are these products in filtering out pollutants, especially the tiny and hazardous PM2.5 particles? Some, such as N95 masks and certain models […]
How to gauge if you are workaholic?
Some ways to gauge if you have become a workaholic have been revealed by men’s online magazine AskMen. If you work outside your office even after the workday ends as you feel bored and unproductive or, worse yet, worried out […]
Understanding the signs of heart disease
HEART diseases are a major cause of death today. This week, we look at some of the symptomatic signs of heart diseases. Inflammation Chronic low-grade inflammation damages the arterial wall leading to lesions, which then attract oxidised and/or glycated cholesterol […]
