Category: Features
Iranian scientist heads team for lab-grown organs
Researchers of Royal Free Hospital headed by Alexander Seifalian have succeeded in growing various body organs such as nose and ear using stem cells.The hospital is affiliated to UCL. Various laboratories worldwide seek to produce transplantable lab organs using stem […]
Green tomatoes for muscular body
All of us love to eat red tomatoes but as unlikely as it sounds, green tomatoes may hold the answer to bigger, stronger muscles. Natural compound from green tomatoes stimulates muscle growth, improves muscle strength and endurance and protects against […]
Health benefits of pineapple
Not only are pineapples tasty, they also have several health benefits. -Pineapples are packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin A and C, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. High in fibre content and low in fat and cholesterol, it is an […]
No stone too hard to rid
A World Health Organisation (WHO) report last year said disease of the kidney and urinary tract contribute to approximately 8,50,000 deaths every year of which Chronic Kidney Disease is the 12th leading cause of death and 17th leading cause of […]
Can sugar cause cancer?
A recent research suggests that excessive intake of sugar leads to cancer. While the link between these two are unmistakable, one needs to go beyond simple correlations to understand it fully. Sugar feeds every cell in the body, even cancer […]
Tainted horsemeat eyed in five deaths in Philippines
Cotabato, Philippines. Five people are believed to have died from eating tainted horsemeat in the Philippines while as many as 60 may have consumed it, a local official said Wednesday. Four horses died from unexplained causes and their meat was […]
University of Tokyo research team discovers cholesterol-lowering protein
A research team from the University of Tokyo discovered a type of protein that lowers cholesterol levels in blood, a discovery that may contribute to the development of medical treatment for dyslipidemia, which causes heart attacks and strokes. There are […]
How to combat the deadly dengue in Malaysia
The current water shortage means many people are probably storing water inside and outside their house. It’s the ideal ground for mosquito breeding and thus the spread of Dengue fever. The rainy weather hasn’t been helpful either creating little pools […]
Smoking after waking up may cause lung cancer
A new study has warned that smoking a cigarette immediately after waking up in the morning may increase the risk of developing lung or oral cancer. The researchers found that the people who consume cigarettes immediately after waking have higher […]
Giant bubbles to be built over Beijing parks to beat smog
Giant bubbles are to be built over parks in Beijing to protect residents from smog and provide areas with clean and fresh air, if architects get their way. A group of architects have proposed smog-free bubble domes, which will cover […]
