Category: Features
Energy drinks may be worse for heart, blood pressure than coffee
A new study has shown that consuming energy drinks are linked to more potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function compared to drinking caffeine alone. There are more than 500 energy drink products on the market, and their […]
Scientists succeed in keeping premature lambs alive in “plastic bag” womb
A team of scientists at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the US have succeeded in keeping premature lambs alive for weeks using an artificial womb. The womb, which looks like a plastic bag, is able to provide everything the […]
New blood test spots cancer recurrence up to a year earlier than normal scans
Doctors in the UK were able to spot signs of cancer recurrence in the blood up to a year earlier than normal X-ray or CT scans when the cancer was just a tiny cluster of cells invisible to normal scans. […]
Five foods to avoid if you need a steady stream of energy during a busy day
Our energy level throughout the day is not just affected by our sleeping habits, but also by the food that we consume. Some people might still find themselves hit by the afternoon energy slump even though they had a good […]
Ghana, Kenya and Malawi chosen to get world’s first malaria vaccine
The African countries of Kenya, Ghana and Malawi have been chosen to receive the world’s first vaccine against malaria to be introduced starting 2018. Ghana, Kenya and Malawi were chosen because they already run large programs to tackle malaria, including […]
Scientists propose “CRISPR pill” to kill drug-resistant bacteria
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US have proposed a novel strategy which involves the consumption of a “CRISPR pill” to fight and kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or“superbugs”. CRISPR is an efficient gene-editing technology that is being studied as […]
Eat these 10 fruits to get healthier, glowing skin
There are tons of skin care products – scrubs, toners, creams, moisturizers – out there in the market, giving consumers an endless array of options to choose from when it comes to keeping the skin always looking young and fresh. […]
Living near green areas, nature linked to longevity, better mental health
Living in or near nature and greener areas can help women live longer and improve their mental health, according to a study that involved more than 108,000 women in the US. The participants were enrolled in the Nurse’s Health Study – a […]
Daily consumption of diet sodas increase dementia, stroke risk by three times
Consuming diet sodas every day increase the risk of dementia and stroke by three times, according to a study, providing more evidence that diet drinks are not a healthy alternative for sugary drinks. While the findings do not prove that […]
Most dramatic rise in breast cancer rates seen among Asian-American women
Asian-American women, particularly those of South Asian (Indian and Pakistani), Vietnamese, and Southeast Asian (Cambodian, Laotians, Hmong, and Thai) descent, have showed the most dramatic increase in breast cancer rates over the past 15 years, according to a study released […]
