Category: Features
Getting enough sleep may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in men
A new study has revealed that men who lose sleep during the work week may be able to lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by getting more hours of sleep. The research conducted by Los Angeles Biomedical Research […]
Whooping Cough in Childhood Connected to Premature Death
People born during whooping cough outbreaks are more likely to die prematurely even if they survive into adulthood, a new study has revealed. The research conducted at Lund University in Sweden has found that women had a 20 percent higher […]
Beijing on alert for Middle East virus
BEIJING – Beijing can’t rule out the possibility of new SARS-like coronavirus MERS-CoV infections, said the city’s health authorities on Monday. The virus originated in the Middle East. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Health called for vigilance among the general […]
Children suffer as Pakistan battles measles epidemic
LAHORE, Pakistan – In the intensive-care ward of Lahore’s Mayo hospital, pale, spotty children cry in the intense heat of the Pakistani summer – victims of a devastating measles outbreak. Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province of which Lahore is the […]
Doctors gearing up for flood of patients affected by haze
SINGAPORE- Doctors are gearing up for a flood of patients affected by the haze, which crossed into the “hazardous” range yesterday. The Raffles Medical chain for example, issued an advisory to clients on Monday, explaining the effects on the young, […]
Deadly new coronavirus a “serious risk” in hospitals: Saudi study
The new Middle East coronavirus that has killed 38 people after emerging late last year is a serious risk in hospitals because it is easily transmitted in healthcare environments, infectious disease experts said on Wednesday. In a study published in […]
Thai retailers deny dangerous chemicals in packed rice
THAILAND – Quality assured as TRA tells social media users to stop spreading rumours Major modern retailers yesterday rejected allegations circulating on social media that they are selling packed rice that has been stored for a long time and has […]
Iodine in bread not enough for pregnant women: study
Iodized salt used in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children, finds study. The study– led by researchers from the University’s Robinson Institute – has prompted calls for pregnant women […]
Talcum Powder Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Regular use of talcum powder can increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer by 24 percent, finds new research. US scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have warned that powder particles applied to intimate areas after washing can […]
Scientist Discovers Elusive Anti-cholesterol Formula
A new way that could lead to dramatic reductions in human cholesterol levels has been discovered by Brandeis University scientist. Senior Brandeis research scientist Daniel Perlman was issued a U.S. patent (number 8,460,738) on the new process. Phytosterols in plants […]
