Category: Features
Researchers develop defibrillator that gets implanted under the skin
Dangerously abnormal heart rhythms can be detected by a new type of defibrillator implanted under the skin. It deliver shocks to restore a normal heartbeat without wires touching the heart. The research was led by the American Heart Association journal, […]
Treat hypertension with a healthy lifestyle
Hypertension or high blood pressure is described as a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood pressure in the arteries. Hypertension is becoming a serious threat across the world and is called the ‘silent killer’. Owing to the fast pace […]
Raspberries may boost male fertility
Eating fresh raspberries could provide a boost to male fertility, increasing the chances of a man fathering a child, a new study reveals. The study was conducted by researchers at US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory who found […]
New laser machine promises painless removal of tattoos without any scar
PicoSure, the new laser machine designed to delete tattoos, promises to almost completely remove a tattoo without leaving any shading or scars. PicoSure, which initially went on sale in the United State, is being tested in the Centre for Laser […]
Drinking apple juice may increase the risk of weight gain
Health experts have warned consumers to decrease the consumption of apple juice, as it has as much sugar as soft drinks and can increase obesity. According to Dietitians Association of Australia, apple juice, which is often selected as the healthier […]
Coffee consumption halts prostate cancer’s recurrence
Drinking over four cups of coffee per day is linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer recurrence and progression, says new study. Corresponding author Janet L. Stanford, Ph.D., co-director of the Program in Prostate Cancer Research in the Fred […]
New vaccine for typhoid launched
Bharat Biotech, a leading biotechnology company specializing in vaccines, Monday launched a new vaccine for typhoid that can be given to infants below two years of age and to adults too. Typbar-TCV is said to be the world’s first clinically […]
Research reveals that washing chicken is ‘unhealthy’
The common belief that washing raw chicken before cooking is safe, or even prevents food-borne illness was broken by a new research. The research was claiming that the rinse can actually be doing more harm than good. Food safety researchers […]
Have a cuppa for the liver
That cup of coffee to perk up your day may be helping your body in another way. A team of researchers led by Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS) and the Duke University School of Medicine suggest that increased caffeine intake […]
Use antibiotics and lubricants for sore eyes
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, or the white part of the eyes, said Dr Lee Sao Bing, medical director of Shinagawa Lasik & Eye Centre at Wheelock Place. Different types of conjunctivitis have slightly different symptoms. In general, the […]
