Category: Features
Single drug soon to cure high cholesterol, breast cancer
There may soon be a drug that could lower your cholesterol levels and also treat breast cancer. Researchers have shown that a compound initially developed as a cholesterol-fighting molecule can also kill cancerous cells. When administered to human breast cancer […]
5 more Asian countries at risk of H7N9 bird flu virus
Five Asian countries could join China as targets for the H7N9 bird flu virus that has claimed about a hundred lives since it erupted in March 2013, scientists said Tuesday. Parts of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam are […]
Flu bug in the air in UAE: What to do to avoid it
Changing weather is resulting in more cases of common illnesses like cold and flu among both young and old people in the UAE. Dr Rema Muhaisen of the University of Sharjah Hospital said common cold cases are now at the […]
9 foods men need to eat
While many men are less conscious about what they eat, experts say that at times, eating healthy can mean different things for men and women because both sexes have their own set of dietary requirements. Tomatoes Tomatoes are also known […]
Study reveals how fatherhood reshapes men’s brain
Even as men draw flak for not doing enough of parenting as mothers generally do, researchers have discovered that taking care of his kids may not only enforce hormonal changes in fathers but also reshape their brains. While taking care […]
Drink broccoli sprout to lower air pollution risks
A novel way of curbing health risks associated with air pollution could be consuming a broccoli sprout beverage. Researchers have found that daily consumption of half a cup of broccoli sprout beverage produced rapid, significant and sustained higher levels of […]
Tomatoes can help keep skin young, protect against sunburn
ISLAMABAD – Ladies, no need to waste your money on buying expensive skin creams. Scientists say tomatoes may provide the best defense to keeping skin looking young and safe from sun damage. Tests has shown that eating tomato paste could […]
Heard of the ice cream diet?
Fighting the battle of the bulge makes people come up with all kinds of weird diet fads and here’s another. Apparently, the answer to weight loss can be found in your favourite ice-cream! According to reports, you can lose up […]
New anti-obesity weapon: Tequila plant?
The plant tequila is derived from could play a role in fighting obesity, and it doesn’t involve getting people so drunk they forget to eat, researchers say. Natural sugars found in agave appear to protect mice against obesity and type […]
Pepper, the robot ‘with a heart’
A Japanese company has announced plans to begin selling Pepper, a ‘human-like robot’ for personal use, starting next year — as a way to address the needs of the country’s rapidly growing elderly population. Announcing the news of June 5, […]
