Category: Education
Invisible plastic particles in seawater damaging to sea animals
Plastic nanoparticles in seawater can have an adverse effect on sea organisms. Particles measuring about a thirty millionth of a millimetre, and therefore invisible to the naked eye, are responsible. Mussels that have been exposed to such particles eat less, […]
Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer
A comprehensive look at the genetic blueprint of breast cancer has revealed new insights into the disease — including the discovery that certain breast and ovarian tumors may be closely related. Basal-like breast tumors — one of the most deadly […]
Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse: Study
A recent study has found that victims of high blood pressure, who habitually slept less than six hours at night carry a two-fold risk of suffering a resistant case of hypertension, as compared to those who slept well. The study […]
Red Wine may be Key to Long Life: Study
Resveratrol a compound found in red wine may be key to longevity, says study. Previous scientific studies on resveratrol show that it lengthens the lifespan of diverse organisms ranging from unicellular yeast to fruit flies and mice. In a series […]
Attack on dengue intensifies with two new weapons
Things are looking up for countries struggling to prevent dengue fever, with the development of two new tools. Dengue fever affects up 100 million people each year worldwide, killing around 22,000. The existing method of control is to kill the […]
Five-year breast cancer survival rate above 90%
The five-year survival rate for female breast cancer patients in Taiwan has increased to higher than 90 per cent in recent years, thanks to significant improvements in medical testing and treatment. This was among the encouraging reports presented at an […]
Men With Stressful Jobs Suffer From Menopause-like Symptoms
Men with stressful jobs suffer from menopause-like symptoms called andropause that leads to lack of energy, depression and low libido, finds a new study. For the study, Willy boffins looked at the lifestyles of 183 Japanese men aged from 34-67, […]
Cure for Cancer Takes a Leap Forward With This Discovery
Nearly two decades of cancer research seems to have led to a breakthrough discovery by scientists at San Francisco’s California Pacific Medical Center. Researchers have discovered a compound derived from marijuana that has the power to arrest the spread of […]
Emotionally Neglected Children may Have Higher Stroke Risk in Adulthood
A new research suggests children who are emotionally neglected may have a higher risk of stroke in adulthood. Emotional neglect is defined as failing to provide for a child’s needs emotionally. “Studies have shown that children who were neglected emotionally […]
Obesity is Major Contributor to Heart Disease, Says Cardiologist
According to a cardiologist obesity is a major contributor to heart disease. With obese youth as the fastest-growing demographic group, the country’s problem is only going to get worse, said Dr. Sheldon Litwin, a preventive cardiologist and Chief of the […]
