Category: Features
Pop some blueberries to control blood pressure
A study in the US has found that borderline high blood pressure might be improved in older women who eat blueberries everyday. Women who ate freeze-dried blueberries for two months had lowered blood pressure and increased levels of a chemical […]
Pfizer to buy Hospira for about US$15.23 billion
New York-headquartered Pfizer is buying Hospira for approximately US$15.23 billion, saying it is a good fit with its established global pharmaceutical business. The buyout will also help Pfizer tap into the growing market for biosimilars, which are cheaper versions of […]
Flu epidemic alert raised in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s health secretary has declared a flu epidemic in the US territory that has temporarily shut down at least one school. Ana Rius said recently that more than 3,000 cases have been reported so far this year. She said […]
Drink moderately to lower risk of heart issues
A large new study suggests that people who have up to seven drinks a week in middle age have a lower risk of heart failure over the long term than those who abstain – though too much wine, beer or […]
Walking is beneficial for you
People are advised to walk 30 to 60 minutes daily, five days a week, according to the Medical Services Department. “Exercise gives the body vitality and energy all day long, in addition to the much needed vitamin D that you […]
Different age groups require different sleep time, say experts
There’s nothing like a good rest after a long day at work. Sleep is vital to overall health and well-being and ensures that people function at their best. But how many hours under the sheets do humans really need to […]
Clinic trial finds Ebola vaccine is safe
Preliminary results from a clinical trial on an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline and the US National Institutes of Health suggest it is safe for use, researchers said. The vaccine also generates an immune response to Ebola, said the […]
Venting on Twitter about sexism relieves stress
When it comes to sexism, women experience increased well-being when they express themselves on Twitter, according to a new study from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada. “We know women can be badly affected by experiences of sexism and that responding […]
Musical training protects people from speech deterioration later in life
Musical training in the younger years can prevent the decay in the ability to comprehend speech in later life, new research has found. Among the different cognitive functions that can diminish with age is the ability to understand speech. “Musical […]
Measles is dangerous but mostly not fatal, so don’t worry too much
Measles has become relatively rare in the United States, thanks to very effective vaccine. A recent outbreak tied to Disneyland has shown that even among some doctors, knowledge of the once-common illness is spotty. Some questions and answers about a […]
