Category: Features
Singapore researchers discover world’s first drug therapy to reverse heart disorder
The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) research team has successfully and completely reversed the effects of the hERG (human ether-a-go-go-related gene) mutation in long QT syndrome 2 (LQTS 2) in patient-specific heart cells, scoring a world’s first. Long QT syndrome […]
Over 1,000 tons of Fukushima water dumped after typhoon
TOKYO – The operator of the leaking Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it dumped more than 1,000 tons of polluted water into the sea after a typhoon raked the facility. Typhoon Man-yi smashed into Japan on Monday, bringing with […]
Many new kidney patients are also diabetic
PETALING JAYA – Almost 60 per cent of over 5,800 new kidney patients who require dialysis or kidney transplants last year have diabetes. The 20th Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry 2012 said 11 per cent suffered from hypertension, which is […]
Implantable electronic shrink wrap promises to be a boon to human hearts
Researchers have revealed that laminating devices, which could enhance human health and performance by marrying electronics with the human body, onto tissues could help achieve natural motions, without mechanical constraint. John A. Rogers, Ph.D., of the Departments of Materials Science, […]
Healthy diet could cut depression risk
Intake of healthy diet could reduce the risk of depression, say researchers. The study of 2,000 men was conducted at the University of Eastern Finland. Anu Ruusunen, MSc, said that the study reinforces the hypothesis that a healthy diet has […]
6 common fitness myths debunked
You can spot-reduce fat This is the king of fitness myths – that you can reduce fat in one area by doing specific and targeted exercises. Here’s the thing – you cannot spot-reduce your problem areas unless you go for […]
Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries: Minister
GEORGE TOWN – Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries despite rising costs, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. “The increase in healthcare cost is a global phenomenon and comparatively, Malaysia’s is still cheaper and […]
Cancer drug might help treat diabetes: researchers
A cancer drug already approved for use in humans might also be effective in the treatment of diabetes, U.S. researchers said Sunday. The research, done in mice, identified a molecular pathway involved in the development of diabetes, and found that […]
Pill to prevent strokes and heart attacks, coming soon
An important platelet protein that may offer a new angle for developing drugs to prevent strokes and heart attacks has been discovered by scientists. Lead study author Stephen Holly, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry and biophysics at the University of […]
Orange juice can keep cancer away
Oranges could prove to be crucial in cancer prevention, say researchers. In a forthcoming review article from Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, a publication of Routledge, researchers reviewed available evidence that links orange juice with cancer chemoprevention, reports Science […]
