Category: Top Story
Deadly diabetes in ‘unrelenting march’
The world is facing an “unrelenting march” of diabetes which now affects nearly one in 11 adults, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. In a major report it warned cases had nearly quadrupled to 422 million in 2014 from 108 […]
New cancer research targets ‘trunk’ of cancer
A cancer breakthrough may pave the way for personalized cancer treatments. Cancer growth can be illustrated by how a tree grows. It grows quickly and grows branches. These branches allow the cancer to adapt, and make it resist treatment. But, […]
Mitigating disease outbreaks with smart mapping technology
With Zika virus declared a ‘public health emergency’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO), doctors and scientists world-over are turning to smart mapping technology to learn more about the disease ravaging the Americas and threatening other tropical and sub-tropical […]
Mobile phone addiction linked to depression
A new study from the University of Illinois finds that addiction to, and not simply use of, mobile technology is linked to anxiety and depression in college-age students. The study was published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. “There’s […]
Why we should drink more water
Drinking eight glasses of water is an old advice. A new study shows that the advice has merit. The study found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water reduced their total daily calorie intake as well […]
Four science breakthroughs for the heart
The past year was big on breakthroughs for heart health. From dead hearts beating to bubbles scrubbing away at clogged arteries, these discoveries are, well, not heart-stopping. They’re quite the opposite. 1. Dead hearts start beating again A heart transplant […]
Getting on the telemedicine bandwagon
While everyone is rushing into tech to build the next big social media or food-discover app, Med-tech is a booming business with major implications. With the increase in life expectancy and growing economic affluence, there will be a strong demand […]
Ten things you can eat for a healthy New Year
Focusing on the things you shouldn’t eat, makes you think of said things (which may lead to craving them. Shame.) So to start the year with a Can Do (or Can Eat) attitude, here’s a list of 10 kinds of […]
Students think better on their feet
Giving students the chance to stand can keep their attention longer. Stand-height desks in classrooms let students stand or sit when they please. A new research reveals that these desks help students to focus better. Ranjana Mehta, Ph.D., assistant professor […]
‘Spermbots’ can help women conceive
The term ‘spermbot’ brings to mind autobot babies that can transform into strollers. Fortunately, it’s nothing like that. Sperm that are poor swimmers are one of the reasons for infertility. Scientists found a way to give them an alternative to […]
