Category: Features
Dementia risk associated with childhood cognitive ability
A person’s cognitive ability is expected to change over the course of their life – new research suggests that cognitive ability during childhood may indicate future risks of dementia. Dementia is a form of cognitive decline that can impede a […]
South Korean study finds air pollution may be causing hairfall
Particulate matter (PM) is the term used to denote solid particles/droplets found in the air and their respective diameters. Major pollutants like PM10 and PM2.5, then, would cause serious health conditions – various concentrations of PM10-like dust and diesel particulate […]
Specific gut bacteria species could increase bowel cancer risk, research suggests
Recent research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) in Glasgow, UK, highlights a significant relationship between a specific type of gut bacteria and an increased risk of colorectal/bowel cancer.The new research is the first to use an analytical […]
Positive outlook for the inaugural edition of ELDEX Asia
Taking place from 8 – 10 November at Suntec Singapore, Halls 405/406, Eldex (Eldercae Exhibition & Conference) Asia, the region’s most dedicated exhibition for the rapidly growing eldercare industry, will feature pavilions from Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan, the country of honour […]
American study suggests nightly phone checks may increase fatigue
Blue light emitted from smartphone screens have been noted to have damaging effects on health, in particular on one’s sleeping habits. A recent study has explored how different lighting affects the brain – apparently, checking a smartphone during a restless […]
Allianz Held Cancer Forum
Alliianz Malaysia Berhad recently organised a cancer forum called ‘Reimagine Your Medical Choices’ at Kuala Lumpur. The forum was held in view of the rising statistics of cancer cases annually in Malaysia. According to the Malaysian Health Ministry‘s study on […]
New Japanese research makes use of human hair as schizophrenia biomarker
Schizophrenia is a widely misunderstood disease – diagnosed mostly through behavioural tests, the condition is hard to detect and treat. Recently, a team of Japanese researchers from the RIKEN Research Institute, based in Tokyo, has identified a possible biomarker in […]
Cold, windy weather seen to worsen chronic pain in UK study
The UK has nearly 10 million countrymen suffering from arthritis and many others with chronic ailments that cause disruptive pain. The UK is also regularly subject to damp, windy weather which, a new study suggests, could significantly worsen pain for […]
Cambridge U reports claim asthma medication causes harmful carbon emissions
Asthma patients in the UK currently number some 5.4 million, with most relying on inhalers to counter the potentially fatal effects of air pollution, which could exacerbate symptoms. Inhalers release medicine straight into an asthma sufferer’s lungs, to quickly relax […]
