Category: Features
Too many eggs tied to cardiac disease, death
Eggs, consumed in large quantities daily, has been found to bode ill health – new research data has highlighted that every additional 300mg of cholesterol-in-eggs consumed over the usual was associated with a 17% higher risk of cardiovascular disease and […]
Meditation app use promising, study finds
The practice of meditation seems unsuitable for the fast-paced, urban lifestyle, but regular sessions could lead to a better mind in the midst of daily muddles. An American research pilot using an experimental app that teaches its users to meditate […]
Prostate cancer drug more effective with low-fat breakfast
Prostate cancer is regarded as the fifth cancer fatality worldwide. Singapore’s Cancer Registry notes that some 3,450 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer from 2009 to 2013 – this makes it the third most common cancer among Singaporean men, but […]
Singapore introduces improvised exoskeleton rehab
Much of rehabilitation for paralysing injuries is repetitive and tiring. In a changing approach, the island Republic has adopted new technology for better rehab programmes. Using the US-made robotic exoskeleton suit, EksoGT, was found to improve rehabilitation therapies by a […]
Pocket cognitive therapy for anxiety in the works
Internet-based cognitive bias modification (CBM-I) is a private, non-pharmaceutical approach to depression, anxiety or addiction. It can be done via a laptop and does not require professional involvement, thus it is more accessible for many people who need care. A […]
Spanish discovery may down radiation side effects
Radiotherapy is known to effectively destroy and shrink cancer cells, but will also affect/damage the surrounding healthy cells, leading to toxicity in about 60% of treated patients. For patients with gastrointestinal tumours, intensive radiation therapy could result in gastrointestinal syndrome […]
UK research finds blueberries lessens CVD risks
Blueberries are known to be rich in disease-fighting antioxidants – a cup of the small fruit decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and may apparently help more in patients with metabolic syndrome – marked by at least three risks, […]
Pakistan’s HIV outbreak, children most affected
Pakistan, population 200 million, has recently been hit by an HIV endemic where some 680 people are reported to have been infected. In Ratodero, Sindh Province, unease grew as 537 children aged 2-12 years were tested positive for the disease. […]
US scientists discover how to turn on/off bad memories
Traumatic memories stem from a past fear and can recur over and over, leaving a person emotionally-loaded and wary, such as those who suffer from PTSD or similar psychological disorders. Briana Chen, a graduate researcher studying depression at Columbia University, […]
