Category: Education
Promise in Restoring Near Vision Without Glasses Shown By New Technique
Most people have age-related declines in near vision (presbyopia) by middle age and require bifocals or reading glasses. According to a study, an emerging technique called hyperopic orthokeratology (OK) may provide a new alternative for restoring near vision without the […]
Obesity Ups Risk of Kidney Disease
Being obese in early adulthood may double the risk of chronic kidney disease in older age, reveals study. Larger waist-to-hip ratios (“apple-shaped” bodies) during middle age are also linked with chronic kidney disease at age 60 to 64 years. The […]
Poor Sleep Patterns Trigger Diabetes, Obesity
Poor sleep could lead to serious health consequences, including diabetes and obesity, warns study. “We should acknowledge the unforeseen importance of our 24-hour rhythms for health,” said Claudia Coomans, Ph.D., a researcher involved in the work from the Department of […]
Link Between Baldness and Clogged Artery Risk Identified
Bald men are more likely to develop coronary heart disease, says recent study, but only if the hair is lost at the crown. Men who bald from the front appear to carry no significant added risk for the clogged artery […]
Caffeine-‘Addicted’ Bacteria: Finding May Lead to New Decontamination Methods, New Medicines
Some people may joke about living on caffeine, but scientists now have genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to do that — literally. Their report in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology describes bacteria being “addicted” to caffeine in a way that […]
Gingko nuts may help but drugs preferred
Research has found that gingko nuts contain a substance which can ease asthma symptoms and expel mucus from the respiratory tract, Dr Tan Yoke Khim, a respiratory physician at Gleneagles Medical Centre, acknowledged. But gingko nuts and other herbs are […]
Fish Oil Can Boost the Immune System
Fish oil rich in DHA and EPA is widely believed to help prevent disease by reducing inflammation, but until now, scientists were not entirely sure about its immune enhancing effects. A new report appearing in the April 2013 issue of […]
Chew Gum and Get Chubby
A new study found out that chewing gum could be responsible for making people fat due to its minty taste that makes sugary food more tempting. Scientists found people given to chew gum eat more high calorie sweet foods. This […]
Scientists Claim Listening to Bee’s Buzz can Help Detect Diseases
Scientists have claimed that eavesdropping on the buzzing of honey bees in their hives can reveal whether they are suffering from disease. Researchers have found that they can detect subtle changes in the vibrations honey bees use to communicate with […]
New Discovery Might Boost Nerve Regeneration Research and Therapy
Scientists have found a new mechanism for guiding the growth of nerves that involves cell-death machinery. The scientists are from the University of Nevada, Reno. The discovery might bring advances in neurological medicine and research. The team obtained the evidence […]
