Category: Features
Polio virus detected in Israel: WHO
In Israel, a polio virus has been detected which is prevalent in Pakistan and the WHO says it does not know how the virus travelled all the way there. “The virus genotype (or genetic make-up) is the same as prevalent […]
Red Wine Compound Blocks Exercise Benefits
In older men, resveratrol – a natural antioxidant found in red grapes blocks the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, suggests study. Resveratrol has received widespread attention as a possible anti-aging compound and is now widely available as a dietary supplement; much […]
Tai chi tied to longer life
Chinese men who practiced tai chi were less likely to die over a five-year period than men who didn’t exercise at all, in a new study. The findings support past studies that found health benefits related to the traditional Chinese […]
Rare birth defect on the rise
The proportion of babies born with a defect called gastroschisis has nearly doubled since 1995, according to a large new study. The cause of gastroschisis – which is a hole in the baby’s abdomen – is unclear, although it’s known […]
Drinking a glass of water can make your brain 14pc faster: Study
A new study has revealed that drinking water can sharpen your mind. The University of East London School of Psychology in England has found that subjects who drank about three cups of water – 24 ounces per 775 milliliters- before […]
Rice safety fears in Thailand
THAILAND – A consumer rights watchdog revealed that some packed rice products were tested with a high level of methyl bromide. Health authorities of Thailand are scrambling to slap strict controls on chemical fumigation of rice and to push packers […]
New anti-cancer drug unveiled
Cuba’s Labiofam Entrepreneurial Group has unveiled a new anti-cancer drug that is more effective than its predecessor. The new drug, developed by Cuba’s Labiofam Entrepreneurial Group, will be presented once the relevant research is completed, according to Jose Antonio Fraga […]
Mobile phones soon to be urine-powered
Researchers have finally discovered a new source of green energy to power our mobile phones with- urine. According to Bristol Robotics Laboratory’s researchers, they were able to harness an electrical charge by passing urine through a stack of microbial cells […]
Six more cases of MERS virus confirmed
In Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, six more people have contracted the deadly MERS virus, says the World Health Organization. The UN’s health body said that four health care workers from two hospitals in Abu Dhabi had contracted […]
Drinking beer linked to higher risk of mosquito bites
While drinking beer may seem enjoyable there may be a few problems after a new study revealed that people who drink beer were more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes. Researchers in Japan conducted their study on a group of […]
