Category: Features
Too much SPF may lead to porous bones: Experts
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Doctors are warning sunscreen users that higher levels of sun protection factor (SPF) may mean better protection from ultraviolet radiation (UV), but also a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency. Acting Director of the Department of Geriatrics […]
SARS-like virus kills 5 Saudis: Ministry
RIYADH – Five Saudis have died of a new SARS-like virus during the past few days and two more are being treated in an intensive care unit, the health ministry said. In a statement cited by the Saudi SPA agency […]
Secret to longer life may be in the brain
Scientists said they had found a brain region that controls physical ageing, opening the possibility of one day being able to manipulate it to effect how people grow old. The research, published in the journal Nature, implicates the hypothalamus — […]
Troubling Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Lipstick, Say Researchers
Lipsticks and lip glosses found in department stores contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminium and five other metals that could increase potential health concerns, say researchers. Their findings will be published online Thursday, May 2, in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. […]
How to keep mosquitoes away
Citronella candles keep mosquitoes and other insects away. Lighting them at night can create a romantic mood. Citronella plants are also effective. House Fans Using wind is an effective method against mosquitoes and other airborne pests. It prevents mosquitoes from […]
Study Finds That Probiotics Reduces Hepatic Encephalopathy
According to a new study, probiotics could emerge as a treatment plan to manage hepatic encephalopathy (HE) therapy. The study that was announced at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 found they significantly reduced development of the notoriously difficult-to-treat disease. The […]
Drink Gets Twice as Warm in Humid Weather Than in Dry Heat
A new study conducted by climate researchers at University of Washington suggests that a drink gets warmed up twice as quickly in humid weather compared to in dry heat. Because in sultry weather condensation on the outside of a canned […]
NEA gets tough in fighting dengue
SINGAPORE – The National Environment Agency (NEA) will break into homes in dengue hot spots after waiting just a week, instead of two, for residents to allow them in. “This is about life and death,” said Environment and Water Resources […]
Will Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?
Evidence has shown that green tea extract may be an effective herbal remedy useful for weight control and helping to regulate glucose in type 2 diabetes. In order to ascertain whether green tea truly has this potential, Jae-Hyung Park and […]
Public Cord Blood Banking Recognized by Tamil Nadu Government
The Government of Tamil Nadu became the first in India to recognize the importance of Public Cord Blood Banking by announcing a grant of Rs. 9 Crores ($1,671,300 USD) to the Public Cord Blood Bank established in 2008 by Jeevan […]
