Category: Features
Overdrinking could result swelling of the brain
Overdrinking can reduce the salt concentration of the blood that can result in the swelling of the brain. Scientists have found a “stop mechanism” that determines brain signals telling the individual to stop drinking water, Khaleej Times reported. The study […]
Straighten up your hair Naturally
Straight hair never goes out of trend. While some of us have naturally straight locks, the rest of us have to spend a bomb trying to perfect the straight hair look. We often end up damaging the hair by using […]
Red wine can fight cavities too
For red wine lovers, there is another bubbly news. According to new research, red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities – and your visit to the dentist’s chair too! This discovery could lead to […]
More men treated for hair loss
The number of Korean men seeking treatment for hair loss is seeing an annual increase of approximately 4.8 percent, according to the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service in Seoul. The institution said the number of patients increased from 180,000 […]
HSA approves lung cancer drug
The Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved the use of Giotrif® (afatinib) for the first-line treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer […]
Vitamin E from Canola Oil linked to lung problems
The vitamin E content in canola and other oils may be to blame for the rising incidence of inflammation and asthma, researchers believe. The new study shows drastically different health effects of vitamin E depending on its form. The form […]
Kiwifruit for fitful sleep
If you’re having trouble falling asleep at night, head to the kitchen and reach for some kiwifruit. A study by Taipei Medical University has found that eating two kiwifruits an hour before going to bed can improve your sleep quality […]
This summer don’t shower often
Watch out your bathing habits, suggest doctors as too many showers a day can rob your skin of its natural oils and leave it dry, cracked and irritated Do you need to shower and scrub yourself hard every day? Are […]
Barefoot running shoe maker withdraws health claims
Runners who believe that five-toed “barefoot-style” running shoes are definitely beneficial for their health could be in for a surprise – and a refund. Rubber and shoe firm Vibram, who marketed the shoes as a more natural alternative to conventional […]
Untreated gum problems may lead to organ failure, cancer
Considering the acute gum inflammation, which leads to profuse bleeding, bad breath and loosening of the teeth, health experts have cautioned against several health problems, as severe as cancer, if left untreated. Do your parents nag you to brush your […]
