Category: Features
Good news for 200 million asthma sufferers
Nearly 200 million asthma sufferers worldwide could soon be benefiting from new technology which makes inhaler drug delivery more consistent and efficient. The latest statistics1 indicate that around 193 million people suffer from asthma worldwide, including 24 million in the […]
Huge viruses may be new life form
Two newly discovered viruses are twice as large as the previous record-holders and may represent a completely new life form, French scientists reported in the US journal Science. Researchers say they were “extremely surprised” by the discovery of what they […]
H7N9 could efficiently spread from human to human someday: study
The H7N9 bird flu virus may be highly transmissible among ferrets, a common animal model for studying how flu might spread in humans, Chinese researchers reported Thursday. Though H7N9 appears to have been brought under control, the researchers warned in […]
Get moving to manage diabetes
People who suffer from type 2 diabetes should not shy away from exercise, which can help to improve daily functioning and enhance the overall quality of life. People with type 2 diabetes have high blood sugar because their cells are […]
Menthol cigarettes likely have health impact: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday released an independent scientific review about menthol in cigarettes, saying that the mint-flavored cigarettes likely pose a greater public health risk than nonmenthol cigarettes. Meanwhile, the agency issued what it calls an […]
Decongestants in pregnancy linked to birth defects
A woman’s use of decongestant medications in the first trimester of pregnancy may raise her child’s risk of certain rare birth defects, according to a small study. Some types of over-the-counter decongestants, including the popular phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine, were individually […]
Skipping breakfast may boost heart attack risk
Men who skip breakfast may face an increased risk of heart attack, finds study. A study of nearly 27,000 men found that those who failed to eat in the morning had a 27 percent higher risk of heart attack or […]
Scientists create E-skin bandage that acts as health monitor
An electronic skin is being created by scientists that responds to touch by instantly lighting up. The more intense is the pressure, the brighter is the light emitted. Ali Javey, UC Berkeley associate professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences, […]
Nicotine elevates tendency to alcohol abuse
A new study has pointed out that smoking can increase a person’s tendency to alcohol abuse. Even though it was known earlier that smoking increases the risk of alcohol abuse, the causes for this connection was not clear. Experiments conducted […]
Fruit peel may help millions get safer drinking water
Fruit peel is used as compost by the environmentally conscious worldwide. But the throwaway item could soon have an even higher calling – saving lives. Tomato and apple peel act like sponges in polluted water, vastly reducing levels of heavy […]
