Category: Features
Tongue Acupuncture for depression found effective
Tongue acupuncture is effective for the treatment of depression. Researchers measured the synergistic effects of tongue acupuncture combined with traditional body style acupuncture. They concluded that tongue acupuncture is an effective application modality for the treatment of depression and demonstrated […]
I-Limb lends helping hand
At first glance, it might appear as a prop from Cameron’s classic—The Terminator. However, in reality, the robotic hand has been a life saver for millions of people who have lost their upper limbs, either due to a birth defect […]
Nails hint underlying health condition
Take a look at your fingernails and check if they are smooth and free of discolouration – these are key signs that they are healthy. But if your nails have changed in colour, texture or thickness, these symptoms may point […]
Leo: a wearable tracker that takes exercise safety into account
A NEW wearable is in the works that claims to be able to communicate with its users better than an actual, living personal trainer. Among its capabilities, it claims itself able to detect levels of lactic acid in muscles and […]
Two bananas a day help control high blood pressure
A study suggests people will have to eat five bananas a day to have half effect of a blood pressure controlling pill. According to scientists two bananas a day can help control high blood pressure, offering a cheap alternative to […]
Scientists discover the genetic basis of common childhood Leukemia
A research team led by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists have made a key finding which is expected to open up improved treatment possibilities for children suffering from leukemia. This research has been published in the journal Nature Communications. Acute […]
Ebola virus unlikely to mutate: Chinese expert
BEIJING – A senior Chinese disease expert has called for caution against Ebola but not panic, saying the virus is stable and does not mutate as easily as those behind AIDS and flu. Ebola, with a fatality rate of up […]
Tic disorder patients on the rise
The number of patients with tic disorders has been on the rise in Korea for the past five years, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare. A tic is an abrupt and repeated movement that can occur in any […]
How cloves can help with toothaches!
Clove, known as laung in hindi is undoubtedly one of the best and most effective home remedy to get rid of toothache. Being easily available in every household, cloves are one of the widely used kitchen ingredient when it comes […]
Home remedies to get rid of an itchy scalp
Have an itch in your scalp which usually starts when you are surrounded by a group of people or are in the middle of something important? This can be quite an embarrassing problem as if you itch it will look […]
