Category: Features
Risk Of Cancer Doubles in the Presence of Two Carcinogens
Low doses of arsenic and estrogen together- even at levels low enough to be considered “safe” for humans if they were on their own – can cause cancer in prostate cells, a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has […]
Japan firm starts Down’s therapy test
TOKYO – A Japanese pharmaceutical company said on Monday it will begin therapeutic testing of a drug it hopes will slow the decline in quality of life for some people with Down’s syndrome. The firm will trial its “Aricept” donepezil […]
Standing Beside Scanner in Airports Leads to Absorption of More Radiation
A new study looking into the effect of radiation from airport scanners found that people absorb more radiation when they stand beside the scanner than when going through it. The study was commissioned by the American Association of Physicists in […]
AIDS Scientists in Kuala Lumpur in Search for Cure
In Kuala Lumpur, AIDS scientists expressed optimism over their search for a cure for the disease ahead of a major conference with more funding and research breakthroughs boosting their hopes. Thousands of delegates will attend the four-day International AIDS Society […]
Cats could be harboring deadly TB
While cats are cuddling pets, they could be potentially harboring a deadly form of bovine tuberculosis which could be passed on to their owners. Researchers at Edinburgh University found that cats often pick up the disease when they come in […]
Bangladesh: 400 fall Ill after drinking factory water
In Bangladesh around 400 workers fell ill at their garment factory after drinking water at the factory, say sources. The workers were from Rose Dresses Limited, owned by Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Atiqul Islam, according to […]
Tips to prevent toe deformities
Few parts of our body are treated as badly as the feet, especially when they are stuffed into very high heels or ill-fitting and uncomfortable shoes. And while they can put up with a lot, problems can develop and the […]
Endoscope surgeries to become 3-D
JAPAN – Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Sony Corp. have jointly developed a new system that enables multiple doctors wearing head-mounted displays to see 3-D images of a target area taken by an endoscope during surgery. The system was […]
Do I refreeze or not refreeze raw food?
I pondered over this question when I was faced with a packet of frozen pork mince in too large a quantity to consume in one sitting. I really should have cooked the whole lot before freezing the cooked dish. But […]
China gets tough to remedy loss of faith in locally made milk powder
BEIJING – When her friends go on an overseas trip, Ms Cheng Hailin, who has a two-year-old daughter, asks them for a big favour. Like many other Chinese parents these days, the 33-year-old teacher does not trust made-in-China infant formula. […]
