Category: Features
‘Intelligent’ knife can tell tumour from healthy tissue
A new kind of surgical knife can tell cancerous from healthy tissue in seconds and may help improve tumour removal in the operating room, according to research published Wednesday. Known as the iKnife, the tool analyzes the vapour given off […]
Dubai diet programme gives gold for every kilo of weight lost
DUBAI – Shedding weight in Dubai is being rewarded in gold under a new initiative by the municipality of the Gulf emirate aimed at fighting obesity, local newspapers reported on Wednesday. “Your Weight in Gold” is the title of a […]
Pilgrim Visas on a Hold to Combat Coronavirus Spread
No visas will be issued to pregnant women, children and the elderly for hajj and umrah to combat the spread of MERS coronavirus, French health ministry said. In an urgent circular to doctors, it said the Saudi health ministry “has […]
Music relieves kids’ sense of pain in medical treatment: study
More evidence shows that music decreases children’s perceived sense of pain, according to newly published findings by medical researchers from Canada and the United States. The study, published earlier this week in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Pediatrics, was led by […]
Eating less may extend longevity, study finds
CHINA/UNITED KINGDOM – In line with the old saying that a good diet cures more than a doctor, people have believed for some time that eating less can preserve health and extend life span. But there has been little scientific […]
Studies using humans must be registered
BEIJING- Medical studies that use human volunteers as test subjects must be registered at the sponsoring institution before research begins to ensure ethical practices are followed. The new regulation, from the National Health and Family Planning Commission, is open to […]
Cholesterol Wonder Drugs Statins can also Prevent Cancer: Study
Statin-takers are less likely to die from cancer suggests a new study. Enzyme-inhibiting drugs known as statins have been widely used to lower cholesterol for decades. Now, the new study suggests that they may offer other benefits beyond their typical […]
Delaying retirement may lower risk of getting dementia: Study
BEIJING- People who delay retirement may have less risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, according to researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Boston on Monday. Although what causes the mind-robbing disease, Alzheimer’s, isn’t known […]
Proton pump inhibitors could cause heart disease
Common acid reflux drug may also cause cardiovascular disease, suggests new study. It is the first time researchers have shown how proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, might cause cardiovascular problems. In human tissue and mouse models, the researchers from Houston […]
High energy snacks linked to bowel cancer
A new study conducted by British researchers has found that consuming high energy snacks, such as chocolates, biscuits and cakes, could increase the risk of bowel cancer while drinking lots of coffee could provide a protective effect. The study was […]
