Category: Features
Anti-diarrhea drug repurposed to treat autism symptoms
Norwegian researchers at the University of Oslo have found possible treatment for the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a common anti-diarrhea drug called loperamide. The drug may be dually beneficial in treating patients with ASD – it can […]
The health consequences short girls face
For girls, being short or petite is often considered cute and comely – but according to Associate Professor Dr. Azriyanti binti Anuar Zaini, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist; and Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University […]
Hot steam dishwasher model more effective, environmentally-friendly
Superheated steam dishwashers developed by researchers from the Technical University of Dortmund and the Technical University of Munich, both in Germany, were more effective than conventional dishwashers when it comes to killing harmful microorganisms on dishes and cutlery. According to […]
Lung cells become cancerous when exposed to airborne pollutants
A new mechanism has been identified through which very small pollutant particles in the air may trigger lung cancer development in people who have never smoked, according to the ESMO Congress 2022 reports from the European Society for Medical Oncology […]
Are young children more prone to infection post-pandemic?
Children who were confined to their homes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic likely experienced poor immune development and suffer consequences as a result: many children have taken ill soon after the reopening of school, leaving parents worried that their children may […]
Unhealthy teen eating influenced by certain ultra-processed foods
Candy, pastries and frozen desserts may be “gateway” foods for adolescents that prompts them to eat more ultra-processed food. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, salt, unhealthy trans fats and artificial flavours and colours – research by the American Heart […]
Changes to mothers’ stress levels affects infant development
New research by Northwestern University has revealed how maternal fluctuations in stress – stress variability, termed lability – influences infant development. Research reports state that pregnant mothers with greater lability had infants with more fear, sadness and distress at three […]
Heart valve repair device by Abbot flagged for apparent malfunction
Healthcare providers have been alerted to a potential clip-lock issue with one of Abbott Laboratories’ (Abbott) medical devices, by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The device in question, MitraClip, is used to treat mitral regurgitation, or heart valve […]
News addiction” leads to poor mental and physical health
Exposure to a depressing and continually-evolving news cycle of global events can have serious impacts on mental and physical wellbeing, as researchers from the UK-based Taylor and Francis Group found out. “News addiction” refers to the obsessive urge to constantly […]
Flu prevention campaign for older adults launched in Malaysia
Influenza (flu) prevention is one of the key lifestyle changes to help older adults maintain good health and the assurance of independence and quality of life. Recently, the expert Immunise4Life (IFL) programme founded by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH), […]
