Category: Education
Myths about Alzheimer’s clarified
According to an article in the Washington Post, older adults report that a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is the thing they most fear about their future. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease characterized by increasing forgetfulness and confusion, eventually resulting […]
Non-toxic compound shows potential against life-threatening infections
Purdue University researchers have identified a new compound that in preliminary testing has shown itself to be as effective as antibiotics approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat life-threatening infections while also appearing to be less susceptible to […]
Heart disease sufferers not exercising enough
Evidence shows that people with existing heart problems or who are at risk of developing them, are ignoring medical advice and not taking enough exercise. New medical treatments have helped people to live longer despite these health problems, but this […]
Acute insomnia found to be common among good sleepers
Acute insomnia (AI) is common among good sleepers, and about three-quarters of those with AI recover good sleep, according to a study. Amy Gencarelli, from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues obtained data for a national cohort of […]
Using plants to develop dengue vaccines
Dengue fever, a disease that infects almost 400 million people worldwide every year, is Malaysia’s most prevalent infectious disease. Carried by Aedes mosquitoes, the dengue virus causes severe headaches, muscle and joint pains, swollen lymph nodes, vomiting, fever and rash. […]
Study finds “healthy obesity” at higher cardio risk
The study, recently published online in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, was carried out by researchers Nathalie Eckel, Dr Yanping Li, Olga Kuxhaus, Prof Norbert Stefan, Prof Frank B Hu, and Prof Matthias B Schulze. “Cardiovascular disease risk among individuals across different categories […]
Research offers new hope for liver cancer treatment
Scientists have recently found a link between bacteria in the gut of mice and anti-tumour immune responses in the liver. This positive development has implications for understanding the mechanisms that lead to liver cancer and how to treat them. “What we found […]
Chewing gum while walking can help you lose weight
The secret to losing weight effortlessly is not a secret any more. It is probably as simple as chewing gum while walking at a natural pace, Japanese researchers suggested. In experiments, they said, the heart rate of 46 people, aged […]
Affected by air pollution? A Mediterranean diet may be the answer
Following a Mediterranean diet rich in antioxidants could minimize the harmful effects of air pollution on health. The diet, which consists of antioxidants from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, olive oils, fish and poultry can greatly reduce the adverse effects […]
Eggs eaten daily, may reduce heart disease risk
Health specialists have constantly warned us that eating eggs elevates the levels of unhealthy cholesterol. But a recent study says otherwise – eating an egg every day may actually reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. A team of […]
