Category: Education
Genetic tool developed to assess breast cancer risk for Asian women
Women are advised to start breast cancer screening by age 50 at the latest to ensure better chances of treatment and survival in case of a positive diagnosis. However, in most Asian countries, many women who could be at risk […]
Omicron found to survive longer on skin and plastic; nose swabs best for detection of virus
Japanese researchers have found the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is able to survive longer on human skin and plastic surfaces than all previous variants, likely due to its high “environmental stability” i.e., its ability to remain infectious. Laboratory experiments […]
Third COVID vaccine dose increases protection, CDC studies confirm
While the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has rapidly spread to almost every corner of the globe and is yet another cause for alarm worldwide, a third COVID-19 (COVID) vaccine dose has been shown to significantly restore protection from infection and hospitalisation […]
Study emphasises importance of scheduling medication(s) according to circadian rhythm
The circadian rhythm is a target for most medications on the US market, yet most drugs are not prescribed in a time-specific way to be most effective. A research team from Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor), Texas, has recently shown […]
75% vegetarian menu design likely to influence meat eaters
An experimental study by researchers at the University of Westminster, UK, suggests that meat eaters may choose plant-based alternatives when the menu offers mostly vegetarian dishes. Recently, many restaurants, cafeterias, and even fast-food places offer at least one vegetarian or […]
Artificial pancreas protects young children from type 1 diabetes
The development of an “artificial pancreas” by researchers from the University of Cambridge (Cambridge), UK, has proven helpful especially very young children suffering from type 1 diabetes. Results from an artificial pancreas technology trial with Cambridge’s CamAPS FX smartphone app […]
Early education on cardiovascular heath ensures lifelong changes in children
Healthy cardiovascular habits taught to children early on though school-based programmes can keep their lifestyle choices in check and prevent the risk of heart disease. Unhealthy lifestyle habits such as a nutritionally poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking, all contribute […]
Piezoelectric tissue scaffold helps heal soft tissue injuries
Researchers at the University of Connecticut (UConn), US, have developed an electricity-producing implantable material that is claimed to boost the regrowth of damaged joint cartilage. The biocompatible tissue scaffold is made from nanofibers of a poly-L lactic acid (PLLA) polymer […]
Teenagers consume more carbs and sugar when lacking sleep, say US researchers
Teens who sleep less have poor dietary habits that could contribute to weight gain and other cardiometabolic diseases. According to new research from Brigham Young University (BYU) conducted at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, insufficient sleep caused teens to consume […]
Men perceived as more attractive when wearing medical face masks
Men who wear medical [face] masks are perceived as more attractive by members of the opposite sex, said researchers at Cardiff University’s School of Psychology, UK. The research saw more than 160 male faces rated for attractiveness and showed that […]
