Category: Features
Proper disposal of leftover medication necessary to avoid abuse, resistance
Children are particularly vulnerable to the misuse of addiction-forming drugs besides being poisoned, but pharmacies have yet to dispense medication correctly to consumers. This was made known from the findings of a US telephone survey conducted by researchers at the […]
Intermittent fasting diet backed by scientific evidence, says Johns Hopkins professor
The New Year brings about new and renewed commitment to personal health and fitness. Of the many diet options practiced today, intermittent fasting seems to offer much benefit, according to neuroscience professor Mark Mattson at Johns Hopkins University School of […]
Early companionship with “man’s best friend” shown to lessen the risk of developing dementia
Early life exposure to pet cats and dogs have been said to alter the human immune system through various means, including pet-induced stress reduction. A study from US-based Johns Hopkins Medicine now suggests that being around a dog,in particular, in […]
US study finds plant-rich diet protects mice against E. coli infection
Foodborne infection – gastrointestinal (GI) infection – sees several outbreaks worldwide each year as pathogens in food develop different strategies to compete against the harmless microbes that line the gut, which include strains of E. coli that helps with the […]
How peripheral artery disease may cause lower limb amputation if left unchecked
The little-known peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the third most common clinical manifestation of atherosclerosis, after coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke; and is also associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Professor Tan Huay Cheem, […]
Study finds filtered coffee helps prevent type-2 diabetes, distinguishable biomarkers in blood
There seems to be more to a regular cup of coffee – a Swedish collaborative research has shown that filtered coffee can help reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, as opposed to boiled coffee. Also, those who drank two […]
Fish oil supplements found to have special inflammation-reducing properties
Inflammation is a temporary defense response by the immune system, which can be triggered by toxins, bacteria or damaged cells. However, persisting inflammation can damage healthy tissue and so are controlled by specialised pro-resolving mediators (SPMs). The body makes SPMs […]
Tooth-on-a-chip device enables better dental observation of cavities
Yet another organ-on-a-chip device – used in medical settings to gauge how a full organ might react to medication or toxins – has been developed by scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), US. This time, the world’s […]
UK researchers encourage labelling food with exercise specs. to tackle obesity
Healthier dietary choices may be as simple as looking at food labels– recent research data by the UK’s Loughborough University suggests that physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) labellingof food/drink could reduce up to 195 calories per person, per day. PACE […]
Why organic baby food and feeding?
Baby food options can be overwhelming when it comes to nutrition for children. There is a lot of advice floating around when it comes to what you should feed your baby. In the current dynamic, the biggest question is whether […]
