Category: Top Story
Kitchen utensils can spread bacteria
Bacteria from produce can latch onto kitchen knives and spread them around, according to a study by the University of Georgia. Unfortunately, many consumers are unaware that utensils and other surfaces at home can contribute to the spread of bacteria, […]
Biodegradable implant may help heal broken bones
A plastic derived from cornstarch combined with a volcanic ash compound, could help heal the bones of patients with bone replacement after tumor removal, spinal fusion surgery or fracture repair. Traditional bone graft procedures require surgeons to remove bone from […]
A wireless device stops snoring
A wireless device called Nora is developed to end snoring once and for all. Nora is the first smart and non-invasive snoring solution that’s designed specifically to stop snoring before it wakes your sleeping partner. Nora doesn’t require masks, dentures, […]
Lab-in-a-briefcase can diagnose cancer
Researchers from the Loughborough University developed a lab-in-a-briefcase that can diagnose cancer. Believed to be the first kit of its kind dedicated to the portable measurement of cancer biomarkers, the concept is the brainchild of Dr Nuno Reis, a Lecturer […]
Medical marijuana to be used to treat epilepsy
The New South Wales (NSW) government is starting clinical trials to use medical marijuana to treat epilepsy. The government partnered with GW Pharmaceuticals to test the drug Epidiolex (cannabidiol or CBD) and cannabidivarin (CBDV in children with severe, drug resistant […]
Study suggests new strategy to treat cancer
A new study by Stony Brook University researchers suggests that instead of targeting invasive cells instead of dividing cells is a more effective strategy to treat cancer. Researchers found that cells in a roundworm nematode can’t divide and invade at […]
3-D printing may end need for heart donors
Researchers from the Carnegie Melon used a run-of-the-mill 3-D printer to produce a 3-D-printed heart that could end the need for heart donors in the future. Before this breakthrough, 3-D bioprinters have cost over US$100,000 and/or require specialized expertise to […]
Loving work makes your healthy
People who feel emotionally attached to and identify with their work have better psychological well-being, reports a study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Efforts to increase affective organizational commitment (AOC) may lead to a happier, healthier workforce […]
Gardening helps women on sick leave return to work
Being and working in a garden combined with active job coaching can effectively help women on long-term sick leave return to work. A study conducted at Sahlgrenska University explored the reasons for the trend. “A combination of garden therapy and […]
Engineer creates hands-free wheelchair for paraplegic friend
Engineer Kevin Halsall took apart a Segway to build the Ogo, a hands-free wheelchair to help his paraplegic friend. The Ogo was built from a Segway with a patented moving seat. It has a top speed of 20km/hr and has […]
