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Malaysian researchers invent mosquito trapping street lamp
University of Malaysia researchers invented a street lamp that mimics human scent to lure and trap mosquitoes. The LED lamp also produces small amounts of carbon dioxide that attracts mosquitoes. “The mosquito trap takes advantage of the mosquito’s sensory abilities […]
Too much sugar may cause breast cancer
Eating too much sugar may increase the risk of breast cancer and metastasis to the lungs, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. “We found that sucrose intake in mice comparable to levels of […]
Exercise in early life improves brain health, digestion
Exercising at an early age can alter microbes in the gut and lead to better brain health and digestion, says a study by the University of Colorado Boulder. “Exercise affects many aspects of health, both metabolic and mental, and people […]
Skin-to-skin contact helps underweight babies survive
The Kangaroo mother care, or skin-to-skin contact with mother and child, may help underweight babies survive, says a new study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston Children’s Hospital. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) in the first […]
Traditional toys better to develop speaking skills
A new research published in JAMA Pediatrics suggest that traditional toys like books, puzzles, and rubber blocks are the best tools for quality parent-child play time. Electronic toys for infants that produce lights, words and songs were associated with decreased […]
Proxy Biomedical eyes facility, portfolio expansions in 2016
Proxy Biomedical Ltd, a leading global innovator in the design, development and manufacturing of biomaterial-based product solutions for medical implants has announced a substantial facility expansion, which is due for completion in the second quarter of 2016. The company will […]
Chewing slowly helps prevent excessive weight gain
Waiting 30 seconds in between bites of food allows children to realize they’re no longer hungry before they overeat, says a study published in the Dec. 15 issue of the journal Pediatric Obesity by an international team of researchers, including […]
Substance in herbs and teas good for the brain
Researchers found that apigenin, a compound found in parsley, thyme, chamomile, and red pepper strengthens the connections between brain cells. Brazilian researchers from D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and Federal University […]
Magic mushrooms reduces anxiety and depression in cancer patients
A single dose of psilocybin, the major hallucinogenic component in magic mushrooms, induces long-lasting decreases in anxiety and depression in cancer patients according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Patients […]
Asians weigh in on haze problem
YouGov ran a survey to investigate how the haze caused by forest fires in the Southeast Asia has impacted people’s habits and travel behaviour in the region. The organization polled 7,536 respondents online across Asia Pacific from Nov 17 to […]
