Category: Features
Virtual reality game may help scientists spot dementia earlier
Around 850,000 people in the UK alone are living with dementia – a set of symptoms, including memory loss and difficulties with language and problem-solving, that could impair a person’s mental abilities to perform daily tasks. This number is expected […]
Higher lithium levels in drinking water linked to lower risk of dementia
Researchers in Denmark studied 800,000 people and found that people who drink water with higher levels of lithium, which is natural found in tap water, appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia. Although the findings are not clear-cut, […]
Google, NAMI jointly develop depression, mental health test for Americans
Tech giant Google and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in the US have partnered and developed a test that could help Americans check for depression or mental illness through their mobile device. People in the US who type […]
Twelve-year study ties high salt intake to doubled risk of heart failure
High consumption of salt (sodium chloride) has been linked to a doubled risk of heart failure in a 12-year study in more than 4,000 people. Prof. Pekka Jousilahti, research professor at the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki, […]
Drug combination found to be highly effective against heart diseases
Scientists in a major international study has found that the combination of two drugs – rivaroxaban and aspirin – is more effective in preventing further heart complications in people with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) as compared to only aspirin or only […]
Brisk walking helps middle-aged people stay healthy
Middle-aged people, those between the ages 40 and 60, are being urged to start doing regular brisk walks to help them stay healthy and reduce the risk of early death. Even 10 minutes of brisk walking each day could have […]
Major soft drink makers in Singapore to cut sugar content by at least 12%
Seven of Singapore’s major soft drinks manufacturers – Coca-Cola, F&N Foods, Malaysia Dairy Industries, Nestle, PepsiCo, Pokka and Yeo Hiap Seng – have agreed to lower the sugar content in all their beverages in the country by 12% or lower […]
Vision impairment tied to cognitive decline in old age
An increased risk of cognitive decline in old age has already been linked to hearing impairment, and a new study suggests that vision impairment may have the same effect. Based on data from two large studies of older Americans, researchers […]
McDonald’s to limit antibiotics use in its global chicken supply by 2018
McDonald’s Corp has committed to begin reducing the use of human antibiotics in its global supply of chicken beginning 2018 as the company joins the worldwide battle against deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs. McDonald’s, in a policy statement, […]
Thailand bans infant formula milk, baby food ads to encourage breastfeeding
Thailand has passed a new law that bans manufacturers, importers and distributors from advertising and marketing infant formula milk or powdered milk and other food products for toddlers. Department chief Dr. Wachira Pengchan said that the law is meant to […]
