Category: Education
New research shines light on fast ageing caused by blue light
The artificial light or, in particular, blue light in devices like phones, tablets and computers is known to be a risk factor for sleeping disorders but a new study from America’s Oregon State University (OSU) suggests that the blue wavelengths […]
Blood pressure pills for heart health work better at night, Hygia Trial research finds
Patients usually take their blood pressure medication at the start of the day, but, new research suggests that nighttime ingestion of these medications results in better blood pressure control and greatly reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, such […]
Chinese study finds airborne pollutants can cause ‘missed’ miscarriages
China’s capital, Beijing, has recorded unhealthy air pollution levels in past years, with particulate matter (PM) readings exceeding those recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A recent study by a team of researchers from four local universities found that […]
US study suggests relaxation makes some worriers more anxious
A new study by Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), US, highlighted that relaxation exercises – aimed at reducing anxiety – has the opposite effect in some people. The mechanism behind relaxation-induced anxiety is yet unclear, but in this case, Professor […]
Salamander-like cartilage regrowth in humans could guide osteoarthritis treatment
Creatures like salamanders and lizards are able to regenerate lost limbs, which more readily regenerate at the extremities, such as the ends of legs or tails. Virginia B. Kraus, a professor of Medicine, Pathology and Orthopedic Surgery at Duke Health, […]
Japanese team identifies neurons that make people forget dreams
Vivid dreams that occur during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep are quickly forgotten due to a cluster of neurons that become active at this time. The recent findings from research by Nagoya University, Japan, could put an end to assumptions […]
Patient-derived heart cells points to genetic control of cardiac function, US study finds
Instances of cardiac function/malfunction, such as irregular rhythms or heart failure, has been unclear in genome studies to date but researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine have discovered that genetic variations influence heart function […]
Eating onions and garlic may reduce breast cancer risk, US study reveals
An unusual way to reduce breast cancer risk, by consuming onions and garlic, has recently been studied by American researchers from the University of Buffalo (UB) and the University of Puerto Rico (UPR). There is previous evidence that eating onions […]
US study finds Bangladeshi spice makers add copious amounts of lead to turmeric
Lead is particularly dangerous when ingested by young children or pregnant women – it can impact the central nervous system and cause cognitive impairments or increase risks of miscarriages and premature births. To add to the detrimental effects, researchers from […]
