Category: Education
Eat beetles to beat obesity
The thought of eating beetles, caterpillars and ants may give you the creeps, but the authors of a United Nations report said the health benefits of consuming nutritious insects could help fight obesity. More than 1,900 species of insects are […]
Uterus Removal Does Not Increase a Woman’s Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Contrary to many previously reported studies, new research finds that having a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal in mid-life does not increase a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women who reach natural menopause. The research is published […]
Fish Oil may Reduce Effects of Junk Food on Brain
A review by researchers at the University of Liverpool based on data from more than 180 research papers has shown fish oils could minimise the effects that junk food can have on the brain. The team at the University’s Institute […]
Popcorn Ups Heart Disease Risk
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) chemical in packaged foods like microwave popcorn could lead to cardiovascular disease, say researchers. West Virginia University (WVU) School of Public Health, Morgantown, researchers looked at the health data of 1,200 Americans and compared their PFOA serum […]
No proof that drinking milk causes acne
SINGAPORE – Comedones are seen in people with acne. They are bumps that form on the skin when the pores become clogged by dead skin cells and sebum (oily secretion) Bacteria then grows rapidly in the clogged pores, causing inflammation. […]
Cyclists Must Take Care to Wear Helmets
A recent study has underlined the importance of helmets for cyclists as those who do not wear them are elevating their risk of head injury. According to a study by researchers from University of Sydney, helmets can go a long […]
The Impact of Heart Disease on Patients
According to a new scientific statement, completing a quality-of-life questionnaire at a healthcare provider’s office could help patients live longer and live better. The statement got published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association. In the statement, the […]
Global Food, Fuel Problems can be Solved by Plant Proteins
A study reveals that scientists have shown that certain proteins in plants that function as transporters can help solve global fuel and food problems. New discoveries of the way plants transport important substances across their biological membranes to resist toxic […]
Do Not Shop on Empty Stomach
Going shopping on an empty stomach could prove to be expensive after a new study conducted by researchers at Cornell University found that people who shop when they are hungry were more likely to buy unhealthy food such as sweets […]
Safety of Antibacterial Soaps
Researchers have questioned the safety of triclosan, a chemical found in many of the antibacterial soaps and hand wash we commonly use everyday, to reduce the presence of germs and make it a safe environment. The safety of antibacterial body […]
