Category: Features
Targeted drug raises hope for cervical cancer patients
There’s good news for patients suffering from cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women. In a clinical study, scientists have discovered that a drug erlotinib, a targeted anti-tumour agent, has potential to improve treatment for cervical cancer when […]
Beijing saves $103m on antibiotics
BEIJING – Hospitals in Beijing saved 500 million yuan ($103.4 million) on purchasing antibiotics in 2013 compared with what was spent in 2011, the city’s health and family planning commission said on Wednesday. The proportion antibiotics take up of all […]
7 foods you should eat for breakfast
According to an article by Business Insider, there are certain foods we should avoid for breakfast. Bacon, sausages, hash browns, processed cheese, biscuits with gravy, and granola bars are foods that contain a lot of saturated fat or are high […]
Face yoga tutorials to keep wrinkles away
We join a gym or work out to keep our bodies toned. But what about our face? The skin is much more delicate and it is imperative we do something about it to keep signs of ageing at bay. You […]
4 fat-burning snacks
If you’re like me, you want to get the most out of your workout. (I’m a new mom and I have minimal time when I get to finally exercise.) What you eat before a workout can help you burn more […]
11 ways you can use walking for weight loss
These days, a lot of people use vehicles even for travelling short distances. While it may feel comfortable, it is one of the reasons why obesity and diseases related to sedentary lifestyles is rising. Walking is great and necessary for […]
Half of Japanese town suffers from PTSD
Though just two of Hirono’s 5,418 residents lost their lives in Japan’s mega-earthquake and tsunami, a new study shows that the survivors are struggling to keep their sanity. One year after the quake, Brigham Young University professor Niwako Yamawaki and […]
What to do about that pain in the neck
SINGAPORE – Modern jobs and lifestyles involve hours of sitting at desks or in front of computers, or doing the same tasks over and over again. This can take a toll on the body, causing repetitive stress injury. It is […]
Control coal use and reduce smog
More than 10 percent of China’s land area has been shrouded in thick smog for the past few days, with the level of PM2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less and very harmful to humans) frequently […]
This will make you think twice about ever using disposable chopsticks
The average Singaporean may be fairly well-versed in food safety, but how sure are we about how clean disposable chopsticks are? An article from China Daily reports that chopstick factories in China, which mass produce the disposable utensils for export […]
