Category: Features
Atomic Medicine Has Fantastic Potential to Beat Cancer
In an interview, the head of French nuclear giant Areva’s medical arm told AFP that atomic medicine has “fantastic potential” for fighting deadly, difficult to treat cancers. “We are interested in tumors against which the current therapeutic arsenal is very […]
Expert: Calories Important for Body
Experts say that hot and crispy fried snacks, sweets, carbohydrates-rich food and much more should be avoided if you want to keep a check on your weight, but do provide calories to your body. Though most of us avoid having […]
MERS coronavirus has potential to cause pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization on Monday urged health workers around the world to be on the alert for symptoms of the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS), which has the potential to circle the globe and cause a pandemic. […]
NTU designs app that can predict dengue hotspots
SINGAPORE – When it comes to stopping dengue, being a social media junkie might just help. Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a social media-based system called Mo-Buzz that can predict where and when dengue might strike with […]
Sleep Apnea Ups Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Obstructive sleep apnea could increase a person’s risk for sudden cardiac death, says study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Sleep apnea is diagnosed when a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or longer at least […]
After-meal Walks may Help Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
A fifteen minute walk after each meal helps regulate blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study. The study, published today in Diabetes Care, found that three short post-meal walks were as effective […]
Exercise can Help Combat Arthritis: Doctors
According to doctors, millions of people suffering from arthritis can improve their health by committing themselves to do regular work-outs. Earlier, patients were asked to rest their joints if they became too painful or swollen but now doctors say that […]
Health benefits of receiving chiropractic care
Chiropractic care includes the manipulation of the spine and other joints, and those doctors who choose to specialize in and practice chiropractic care believe that the body will be able to heal itself when everything is aligned properly. While many […]
Grilled Foods may Increase Cancer Risk, Says Study
Consuming grilled meats may be linked to an increased risk of breast, stomach, prostate, and colon cancer, finds research. But Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, a Dana-Farber nutritionist, said that doesn’t mean giving up those tasty summer time treats […]
Suncream may Not Block Vitamin D, Says New Study
The use of suncreams affects vitamin D levels depending on the way they are applied, a new study has suggested. Suncream prevents the skin from burning and lowers the risk of skin cancer, but it is also said that these […]
