Category: Features
Legionnaires’ disease strike New York City – four dead, 65 others ill
A bout of Legionnaires’ disease has struck New York City, killing four and leaving 65 others ill, since July 10. Officials have called this wave of the disease “unusual”. The disease is caused by Legionella, a bacteria found in certain […]
Prevent those under 18 from engaging in vaping: lobby group
A Malaysian lobby group called factasia.org wants the government to regulate vaping as a helathier alternative to tobacco smoking and wants it off-limits to those below the age of 18. They also demand for vaping materials to be drug-free. It […]
High hopes for vaccine which proponents say totally protect from Ebola
A vaccine for Ebola which offers 100 % protection has been tested in a field trial in Guinea. This, researchers say, offer hope for “beginning of an end” to the disease which has killed scores of people worldwide. The world […]
Breadfruits and their benefits
Breadfruit – also known as artocarpus altilis – is quite similar to jackfruit but ranks higher on nutrition. It has prickly skin, a lumpy green flesh and a potato-like texture. Health Benefits of Breadfruit With an impressive array of health […]
Children with ADHD who are prescribed medicine less likely to land into accidents
A new study has found that kids on medication for ADHD are less prone to accidents that could land them in emergency rooms. The medication also helps them in their studies. “In addition to reducing accidental injuries, the medication often […]
The nutritional values of bananas
Bananas are a caloric dense fruit. Consumption of just one banana anytime through the day makes one feel energetic. Energetic 2. Banana is a food most appropriate when small but nutrient dense food has to be given in situations of […]
Bullies more confident and healthier than we think
A new study has found that bullies tend to enjoy better status, higher self-esteem and less predisposition to depression. This contradicts previous studies. “Humans tend to try to establish a rank hierarchy. When you’re in high school, it’s a very […]
It’s now okay to consume abortion pills in Canada
The drug RU-486 (also known as the ‘abortion pill’) has been legalised in Canada. It has been in use in the United States since 2000 and in France since 1988. Vicki Saporta of the National Abortion Federation called it “great […]
3 Vital Nutrients to Combat High Blood Pressure
Heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, and strokes are possibly some of the most dangerous conditions caused by high blood pressure. With the alarming increase in diagnoses of these conditions, knowing what your body needs to regulate blood pressure may save your […]
Put away that smartphone at night
Heading to sleep? Chuck that smartphone away from you until the next morning. Why, you might ask? Well, the problem comes from the fact that your circadian rhythm, which determines when your body releases hormones, is controlled by light exposure, […]
