Category: Features
A glass of alcohol a day not beneficial to everyone
Based on a new analysis, the health benefits of having a drink a day may be exaggerated, UK researchers say. Only women over age 65, if anyone, might get a protective effect from light drinking, compared to people who never […]
1 out of 33 babies in Mata born with birth defects
One out of 33 babies born in Malta has major congenital anomalies, according to a report published by the archipelago’s Department of Health’s Information and Research Unit on the International World Birth Defects Day which falls on Wednesday. It said […]
Greater cancer risk for daughters of mothers who smoked during their pregnancy
A study conducted based on data from 1, 500 girls have found that women who smoke when pregnant are putting their daughters at a greater risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer later in life, the Australian National University (ANU) […]
How to manage stress at work
1. Step away When tasks are piling up, take a short break now and again. Take just 10 minutes of quiet reflection time, savour a cup of coffee in the pantry or take a stroll around the office building. It […]
How to zap away those panda eyes
Black circles look extremely cute on pandas, but when it comes to human eyes, dark rings aren’t the most attractive features. They’re called all sorts of names: Panda eyes, raccoon eyes, eye rings, eye bags… No matter what we call […]
Some humans can adapt to pollution: study
Some indigenous groups in the Andes of northern Argentina have developed increased resistance to arsenic, Swedish researchers found. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute and Uppsala University in Sweden have identified the gene that underlies the altered metabolism of these populations […]
J&J in the works to buy Pharmacyclics
A bid from J&J is expected to value Pharmacyclics near its US$17.5 billion market value or at a premium, FT said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of Pharmacyclics, which markets blood cancer drug Imbruvica with J&J’s […]
Salt protects body from microbes
Dietary salt could defend the body against invading microbes, according to a new study. Over consumption of salt has long been known to increase risk of heart disease and stroke however, researchers in Germany say it warded off skin-parasites from […]
Blood biomarkers that detects chronic fatigue syndrome found
Scientists at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health said their findings represent “the first robust physical evidence” that the syndrome is “a biological illness as opposed to a psychological disorder, and the first evidence that the disease has distinct […]
New hiding place for HIV cells found
A team of scientists in Italy have discovered the “hiding place” of HIV cells that holds promise for important developments towards new therapies to cure the disease. The team at the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in […]
