Category: Features
3-D printed pill unveiled
The US Food and Drug Administration has given permission for a 3D-printed pill called Spritam to be produced. The pill is developed by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals to control seizures brought on by epilepsy. The company said that it planned to develop […]
No more artificial colours and flavours in Kellogg products
It’s all-natural from now for Kellog products. The good giant, beloved by many for its range of breakfast choice, announced that it will no longer use artificial coours and flavours in its products The world’s biggest breakfast cereal maker is […]
Infection-related deaths in the U.S preventable: CDC
A government report released on Tuesday has called for closer coordination between healthcare facilities and public health departments to prevent some 37, 00 0 infection related deaths in the U.S. Germs that no longer respond to antibiotics cause more than […]
War veterans who engage in mindfulness practise suffer less from PSTD
War veterans who participate in mindfulness practise and meditation see a reduction of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, a new study has found. With mindfulness-based therapy, 49 percent of veterans reported a dramatic reduction in PTSD symptoms, compared with just […]
Eat a diet of veggies to slow cognitive decline in your old age
When it comes to slowing cognitive decline, consider these for your diet: green leafy veggies, berries, wine and whole grains. Cognitive decline is a normal part of aging but a study by scientists at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago […]
Adding spice to your diet increases life span
A study from China has shown that people who consume spicy food – especially fresh chili – are more likely to live longer than those who don’t, though they caution not to draw premature conclusion about the findings. The study, […]
This Ipad game makes life easier for those with schizophrenia
A new game has been developed on the Ipad which helps people with schizophrenia improve their memory and help them to be more independent. The game was developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge Schizophrenia is a serious and […]
Urine test that predicts pancreatic cancer early developed
Scientists have come up with a simple urine test that detects pancreatic cancer earlier than previous tests do. In this new discovery, a signature “protein” was found only in people with the disease. Pancreatic cancer is often very advanced by […]
A cancer drug that flushes out HIV
A new study has discovered that HIV can be flushed out from the body by using a cancer drug. The study, published in PLoS Pathogens, showed the drug was “highly potent” at reactivating hidden HIV. Experts said the findings were […]
Samsung to build US$85.8 million fund for cancer-stricken employees
Samsung announced that it will create a fund totalling 100 billion won (US$85.8 million) to compensate their cancer-stricken staff. The money will also go into research and methods to improve worker safety. South Korean activist group Sharps, which represents many […]
