Category: Features
China’s nuclear projects no harm to public health: Study
CHINA – China’s new inland nuclear power projects will not see a Fukushima-style nuclear disaster and are unlikely to affect public health, according to a new study. The study, conducted by more than 50 experts organised by China Nuclear Energy […]
Philippines coordinating with WHO against new coronavirus
MANILA- The Philippine government is closely monitoring all international passengers, particularly those from the Middle East, to ensure that SARS-like virus could not enter into the country, a senior government official said Saturday. But Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said […]
Vinegar Test Cuts Cervical Cancer Deaths
Vinegar test could prevent cervical cancer deaths worldwide each year, say researchers. Wealthy countries have managed to reduce cervical cancer deaths by 80 percent thanks to the widespread use of regular Pap smears. But cervical cancer remains the leading cause […]
New Possibilities for Prostate Cancer Treatment Identified
In Australia, researchers have identified a sub-group of cells that could contribute to prostate cancer recurrence, opening up new ways to treat the disease, which claims more than 3000 lives a year. Published today in Science Translational Medicine, a study […]
New Drug Target in Deadly Form of Leukemia Identified
Ways to inhibit the function of a key protein linked to stem cell-like behavior in terminal-stage chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) have been discovered by scientists. The study, published in the prestigious international journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, […]
Researchers Move A Step Closer to Artificial Livers
The story of Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, and his liver is well-known the world over. Modern scientists know there is a grain of truth to the tale, says MIT engineer Sangeeta Bhatia: The liver […]
Vegetarian Diet Cuts Death Risk
Vegetarian diets are associated with a reduced risk of death, says report published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The possible relationship between diet and mortality is an important area of study. Vegetarian diets have been associated with reductions in risk for […]
Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Risk of Alzheimer’s: Study
A study says that scientists have shown that healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking, exercising and healthy eating could lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. To examine the impact of these lifestyle choices on memory throughout adult life, University […]
Malaysians not consuming enough dairy
PETALING JAYA – It appears that Malaysians do not practise what they preach as far as milk consumption is concerned. A consumer research found that 72 per cent of 1,000 Malaysians surveyed believed that dairy was an important part of […]
Children need at least 1 hr of exercise daily
JAPAN – The education ministry recommends children get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day to raise their physical strength, which is hovering at a low level nationwide. Last year, the ministry drew up guidelines that give specific examples […]
