Category: Features
New strain of superbug discovered by Aligarh researchers
Researchers at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) reveal that they have discovered a new strain of a superbug called NDM-4 which is found in the sewage water of Aligarh. This is the first time that the superbug has been found in […]
Parents warned against lead-tainted kiddie chairs
MANILA – A consumer safety group has cautioned parents to watch where their children sit after it detected high levels of lead in the paint used on kiddie chairs. In a press statement on Sunday, the EcoWaste Coalition said it […]
Fur-lined bassinet could help reduce baby’s risk for asthma
Exposure to the microbial environment of animal fur during the first three months of life could help reduce the chances of developing asthma during childhood. Sleeping on animal fur shortly after birth could protect against allergies and asthma, according to […]
Chillies offer more than just a spicy taste
While some people are known to relish eating chillies in their food, others keep away from this spicy vegetable. But apart from giving that spicy zing to your food, chillies are also packed with a host of health benefits… The […]
Want to lose weight? Keep eating fats
If you’re trying to lose weight on a low-fat diet and it’s not working, here’s why. Refined carbohydrates—found in processed foods like white breads, white rice, and pastas—tend to be loaded with sugar, which messes with our metabolisms, making it […]
Handheld scanner could make cancerous brain tumor removal more complete
Cancerous brain tumors are known for growing back and for leading to a dire prognosis for patients, despite surgical attempts to remove them. But scientists are developing a new way to try to root out malignant cells during surgery so […]
Spinach drink kills craving for junk food
Cannot hold that craving for unhealthy foods such as sweets or fast food? Try this spinach drink. A spinach extract containing green leaf membranes called thylakoids decreases “hedonic hunger” – eating for pleasure rather than to satisfy a biological need […]
Eating disorder kills 1 in 20 victims
It is a disorder that eats at you in the mind and the body. Chronic victims of anorexia nervosa, characterised by an intense fear of becoming fat, may even die, doctors told The New Paper. The mortality rate for anorexia […]
Doctors hail new drug for heart failure
A drug that has yet to hit the market, and does not even have a proper name, is likely to be included in Singapore’s newest heart failure treatment guidelines. Cardiologists revising the guidelines, which are for all doctors, are in […]
Educational apps help kids take control of their health
As with many such games, kids take on the role of doctor in order to gain a proactive perspective that can afford them a sense of control over their health. Reflecting a trend of gamification, a growing number of apps […]
