Category: Features
5 Effective ways to treat ringworm
Ringworm is a very common type of fungal infection that is seen to affect children and adults alike. Also known as tinea, this condition can be characterized by the formation of a red ring on the surface of the skin. […]
Single injection to regulate diabetes, coming soon
A single jab of the protein FGF1 would be sufficient to balance the blood sugar levels, finds new animal study. The Salk scientists discovered that sustained treatment with the protein doesn’t merely keep blood sugar under control, but also reverses […]
New research links plasticizers to breast cancer
Overexposure to plasticizers could almost double the risk of contracting breast cancer, according to findings by local researchers. The findings of the research — jointly conducted by the Academia Sinica, National Health Research Institute and National Taiwan University Hospital — […]
Novartis and Google to develop ‘smart’ contact lens
Novartis has struck an agreement with Google to develop “smart” contact lenses that would help diabetics to track their blood glucose levels or restore the eye’s ability to focus.The device for diabetics would measure glucose in tear fluid and send […]
Artichokes for a healthy heart
They may not look all that appetizing, but artichokes are one of the most nutritious vegetables that you can eat. If you’re trying to lose weight, stock up on artichokes, since they do not have fat and are free of […]
3 foods that prevent hair fall
If you suffer from unexplained hair loss, instead of experimenting with a host of shampoos, conditioners, hair serums and oils, try to incorporate these foods in your diet and notice the difference! Fish: Because fish like salmon and tuna are […]
Westerners in the UAE not heeding sun-safe advice
ABU DHABI – Western expatriates are choosing vanity over their health by avoiding sun-safe practices in the pursuit of a tan, skin cancer experts have said. Unlike some nationalities, who go to great lengths to protect themselves from potentially dangerous […]
5 cooking oils: What’s healthy and what isn’t
Singapore – What makes an oil healthier or less healthy is the type of fat it contains, as well as the nutrients that can be found in it. According to Health Promotion Board (HPB), the unhealthy fats are transfat and […]
CSI launches Singapore’s first breast cancer cell bank
The first University-based Breast Cancer Cell Bank has been set up in Singapore NUS’ Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI) to help develop better understanding of and treatments for tumors. With the support of Royal Philips, the facility will house […]
Stress, mood swings lead to overeating
If you cannot resist the sweets kept in your refrigerator and crave for food even after a sumptuous meal, you could be a victim of overeating, warn health experts. Stress, long hours of starvation and the wide variety of food […]
