Category: Features
China destroys substandard foods, cosmetics
CHINA – The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities stopped 86 batches of substandard foods and eight batches of substandard cosmetics from entering the domestic market in June, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on Monday. The substandard […]
Tooth sensor to monitor what you eat developed
Researchers at National Taiwan University’s UbiComp Lab have developed an embedded false tooth that can monitor what you eat or whether you have smoked and informs your doctor about it. The device is a sensor made up of a tiny […]
In Sindh 64,000 diarrhoea cases reported
An official said that at least 64,320 cases of diarrhoea have been reported across Pakistan’s Sindh province this month. Masood Solangi, additional health secretary for Sindh, said that about 11,000 people were still undergoing treatment in various hospitals, the Daily […]
Breastfeeding tied to kids’ intelligence
Children who were breastfed for more of their infancy scored higher on language and intelligence tests at three and seven years old, in a new study. Researchers found that for each extra month women reported breastfeeding, their children performed slightly […]
Technology in patient care and safety highlight at APHM
The recently staged APHM (Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia) International Healthcare Conference and Exhibition 2013 held at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia showcased the role of technology in patient care and its advancement. The annual event, which […]
Lasers and LEDs helping doctors see under the skin
Development of new techniques, including lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and spectroscopic methods, is helping doctors develop new none-invasive optical techniques to probe and render images from beneath the surface of the skin. The techniques may be used in a wide […]
Sugar more addictive than drugs, say health experts
Health experts say that sugar has been branded more addictive than heroin. While foods high in fat were once accused of increasing our waistlines, experts said it was foods high in sugar, such as cereals and yoghurts, that are making […]
Bad Food Linked to Liver Diseases
Obesity and bad foods are the main causes of liver disease as opposed to alcohol consumption, liver expert S.K. Sarin explained. “Bad food can cause bad liver. While alcohol causes liver problems in 10-20 percent of the population, fatty food […]
Scientists discover new drug targets for aggressive breast cancer
Genes that are potential targets for therapeutic drugs against aggressive breast cancer have been discovered by Genome Institute of Singapore scientists. Out of the 1.5 million women diagnosed with breast cancer in the world annually, nearly one in seven of […]
Reduce stress to minimise indigestion
Indigestion refers to the discomfort experienced in the upper abdomen. It includes the feeling of fullness – especially after food – pain, burning, bloating and, in some cases, nausea, said Dr Vincent Lai, a gastroenterologist at the Asian Centre for […]
