Category: Features
Getting rid of household ants
SINGAPORE – My kitchen has been infested by ants. Someone did not close the sugar jar properly and now there are tiny black ants everywhere. But how do you safely get rid of ants in the kitchen? You cannot spray […]
Lung Cancer detection may soon be possible with a blood test
In what is considered a breakthrough of sorts, researchers believe they have zeroed in on a key protein and its presence in elevated levels in the blood of lung cancer victims. All it may take is a simple blood test […]
China records drop in new pneumoconiosis cases
BEIJING- China reported a total of 24,206 new pneumoconiosis cases in 2012, posting a drop of 2,195 from the previous year, its health authority said on Monday. Of the 2012 figure of newly reported cases, 12,405 were coal workers and […]
Lumps in the breast not always a sign of cancer
When a woman finds a lump in her breast, the first thought that comes to her mind is cancer. Being the most common cancer in the UK, this reaction is not unusual. The worst part is there are about 50,000 […]
Malaysians still in the dark over safety measures for water heaters at home
This, said the Energy Commission of Malaysia, has left millions of Malaysians open to potential dangers in their own household. However, what’s disheartening is that some Malaysians, despite being aware of the dangers, are reluctant to fork out the additional […]
Healthy lifestyle fights cell ageing
Following a healthy lifestyle helps the body’s cells fight ageing, says study. The strategy is structured around a whole-food, plant-based diet, moderate daily exercise, yoga-based relaxation and stress management, they said. Researchers recruited 35 men, 10 of whom were asked […]
Omega-3 fatty acids can help boost kids’ academic scores
Children who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon and walnuts are more likely to score better on reading and memory tests, finds study. The Oxford University study of 500 children indicates that it may help to add […]
New steering device to help avoid accidents developed
A new type of panic-free steering device developed by an engineer could help avoid accidents. Rene Guerster believes that his proposed technology, ‘computer-mediated steering,’ already common in engine controls, will enable steering around a suddenly-appearing obstacle without hand-over-hand fumbling. Guerster’s […]
Men retiring early not likelier to die sooner, says research
A recent research finds that men who retire early from their job are no more set to die sooner. Lead Australian author John Piggott and researchers from Norway took advantage of a ‘natural experiment.’ In 1989, Norway introduced an early […]
Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function: study
Two compounds found in red grapes and blueberries may help boost the human immune system, a U. S. study said Tuesday. Resveratrol in red grapes and pterostilbene from blueberries could work with vitamin D to raise the expression of the […]
