Category: Features
Genetic tool developed to assess breast cancer risk for Asian women
Women are advised to start breast cancer screening by age 50 at the latest to ensure better chances of treatment and survival in case of a positive diagnosis. However, in most Asian countries, many women who could be at risk […]
Omicron found to survive longer on skin and plastic; nose swabs best for detection of virus
Japanese researchers have found the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is able to survive longer on human skin and plastic surfaces than all previous variants, likely due to its high “environmental stability” i.e., its ability to remain infectious. Laboratory experiments […]
Third COVID vaccine dose increases protection, CDC studies confirm
While the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has rapidly spread to almost every corner of the globe and is yet another cause for alarm worldwide, a third COVID-19 (COVID) vaccine dose has been shown to significantly restore protection from infection and hospitalisation […]
Study emphasises importance of scheduling medication(s) according to circadian rhythm
The circadian rhythm is a target for most medications on the US market, yet most drugs are not prescribed in a time-specific way to be most effective. A research team from Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor), Texas, has recently shown […]
Three Malaysians share their experience living with ADHD
By Mohani Niza ADHD, which stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a common mental condition that strikes children, as well as adults. Adults who live with ADHD experience a wide-range of symptoms, such as: . Impulsiveness.. Disorganisation and problems prioritising.. Poor […]
75% vegetarian menu design likely to influence meat eaters
An experimental study by researchers at the University of Westminster, UK, suggests that meat eaters may choose plant-based alternatives when the menu offers mostly vegetarian dishes. Recently, many restaurants, cafeterias, and even fast-food places offer at least one vegetarian or […]
Artificial pancreas protects young children from type 1 diabetes
The development of an “artificial pancreas” by researchers from the University of Cambridge (Cambridge), UK, has proven helpful especially very young children suffering from type 1 diabetes. Results from an artificial pancreas technology trial with Cambridge’s CamAPS FX smartphone app […]
Holistic wellness with TPEs
Health encompasses not only physical wellbeing but also psychological, emotional, and social wellness. Thus, various modalities for promoting health exist, ranging from gym workouts to music and sound therapy for stress relief to healthcare diagnostics. Experts in these fields rely […]
Light-emitting device tracks 150 blood pressure readings each week
A wearable device uses an unconventional method for convenient monitoring of blood pressure: in a process known as photoplethysmography, beams of green light shines through the skin and into arteries to detect changes in blood pressure. The wearable by Aktiia […]
Aspirin use linked to increased risk of heart failure
Research has found those using aspirin while having at least one predisposing risk for heart failure are at 26% raised risk for the condition. The predisposing risk factors included one or more of the following: smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, […]
