Category: Features
Women should not sleep straight during pregnancy
Now, even a study done by researchers at University of South Australia confirmed that sleeping on your back during pregnancy can increase chances of stillbirth. Till now we had cautioned mothers from sleeping in the supine position during pregnancy, which […]
Artificial intelligence could predict cancer evolution
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to predict how cancers will progress and evolve. This could help doctors design the most effective treatment for each patient. A team led by the Institute of Cancer Research London (ICR) and the University of […]
Medical Fair Asia 2018: Digital “smart” underwear to aid incontinence
Innovations from European companies have been given support to expand into Asian markets through a programme known as EU Business Avenues in Southeast Asia, an EU-funded initiative for several markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. The programme […]
Gene-editing to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Scientists have for the first time used gene-editing to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in a large mammal, a significant step towards effective treatment for people with the disorder. The condition, which has no cure, leads to loss of muscle function […]
How to protect yourself from laptop radiation
Can you imagine your life without your laptop? Well, 90 per cent of the world’s population would say ‘No’. Laptops are the key productive devices used by students, professionals, homemakers and even by kids for entertainment. But at the same […]
Amazing benefits of mushrooms for a healthy skin
Mushroom contains Hyaluronic acid which is considered as the body’s internal moisturizer as it firms and plumps up your skin. It also contains a polysaccharide that is equally beneficial in hydrating your skin. Mushrooms contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties […]
Heart failure risk lowers with moderate chocolate consumption
A group of scientists have found that eating up to three bars of chocolate a month results in a13 per cent lower risk of heart failure. But hold on. Before you go ahead and decide to indulge in those sweet […]
5 foods to reduce breast cancer risk
The breast cancer mortality rate in India is dangerously high. There are various reasons why so many Indian women are increasingly becoming victims of breast cancer. Our bad lifestyle habits with regards to diet, sleep, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, lack […]
Children in England to be banned from buying energy drinks
The sale of energy drinks could be banned in England to anybody under 18, amid fears they are damaging children’s health, the prime minister has said. The government has launched a public consultation on its plans to make it illegal […]
HPV vaccine is safe and effective, says health ministry
The health ministry has dismissed reports that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is dangerous to girls. Social media was awash with claims that the vaccine, which was introduced by the government in 2015, has a contraceptive component that can cause […]
