Category: Features
12 Natural antibiotics that our ancestors used instead of pills
Over the last several decades, over-use of antibiotics has reached an all-time high. The result has been drug-resistant bacteria and “superbugs” that evolve faster than scientists can figure out how to fight them. A future where bacteria are at the […]
High salt diet may delay puberty: Study
Consuming excess dietary salt may result in late onset of puberty that can lead to behavioural problems, stress and reduced fertility, new research says. The researchers found that rats fed a high salt diet (equivalent to three or four times […]
Don’t trust miracle drugs sold online, Ministry warns
Dubai – The Ministry of Health warned the public about the sale of ‘miracle drugs’ through social media channels, saying these unknown pills, which are being marketed as weight-loss, bodybuilding or libido enhancing pills are in fact very dangerous as […]
What happens if you sneeze with eyes open
Have you tried sneezing with your eyes open? And if you did, did your eyes stay in their place or did they fall out of their sockets? Is it even possible? “Your eyes are firmly attached by the powerful muscles […]
Scientist’s find may take the sting out of needles
TAIPEI, Taiwan – A local professor on Friday unveiled a needle coated with a thin film of metallic glass that he said would ease the pain of being pricked with a needle in various medical applications in the future. The […]
How to improve your health with the use of frankincense oil
Frankincense oil has been useful for creating luxurious earthy scented perfumes, anointing purposes and most importantly as a remedy for treating and even curing many health conditions since long time. Today, the oil is still most useful for its medicinal […]
Tongue exercises could prevent snoring
If the results of a new study are to be believed, a few exercises of the mouth and tongue could be all it takes to stop snoring at night. A team of Brazilian and Colombian researchers has concluded that by […]
Brunei health ministry bans 5 health products
The Ministry of Health has banned five health products found adulterated with undeclared Western medicine. The products are (1) Sinus Cure Original Kapsul, (2) Best Slim Pills, (3) Linu-Rat Kapsul, (4) LiLong Tablet and (5) Bull’s Genital Capsule. A press […]
Australia-Chinese research makes breakthrough on flu
A one shot flu jab which might work for life may be on the way after a scientific breakthrough made by an Australian and Chinese led research team, it was revealed on Thursday. A team of medical experts have discovered […]
China partners with ASEAN in tackling cross-border diseases
NANNING – China and ASEAN countries aim to build a timely and accurate information channel for infectious diseases, said a Chinese official at an international workshop that closed on Wednesday in south China. Joint epidemic prevention and control will help […]
