Category: Top Story
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 […]
Clariant to invest for a new pharma packaging plant in India
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals plans to invest CHF 10 million in a new Healthcare Packaging manufacturing plant in Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu State. The plant will manufacture Clariant’s market-leading moisture control products to support the growing pharmaceutical […]
Topical steroid use in India “Out of Control,” says expert
The widespread misuse of skin creams and lotions that contain steroids in India is harmful and out of control, argues an expert in The BMJ this week. Corticosteroids, also known as steroids, are anti-inflammatory medicines used for a range of […]
Spoonful of sugar can help you with workouts
According to researchers based within our Department for Health, stirring in table sugar into a water bottle before a big physical event could be the difference between success and failure. The scientists behind the new study recommend that if your […]
Raisin test can predict if kid will do well in school
University of Warwick researchers used a raisin to predict if a toddler will do well in school by age eight. The toddlers (aged 20 months) were given a raisin that was placed under an opaque cup within easy reach. After […]
Endoscopy in “pill” form utilises Covestro’s polycarbonate
The introduction of capsule endoscopy has resulted in great progress in the detection of gastrointestinal diseases and is an important complement to gastroscopy and colonoscopy. For the examination, the patient swallows the small capsule, which is transported like food through […]
Medical plastics market to reach nearly US$7 bn by 2020
The global medical plastics market is expected to reach more than US$6.9 billion by 2020, driven by the ageing population and increasing the demand for existing and new medical technologies as well as growing application sectors globally. This is an […]
