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Fiber-rich diet can help prevent lung disease
Aside from protecting the body against diabetes and heart disease, a fiber-rich diet reduces the risk developing lung disease. “Lung disease is an important public health problem, so it’s important to identify modifiable risk factors for prevention,” said lead author […]
A room with a view increases test scores
High school students perform better on tests inside a classroom with a view of green landscape outside, says a study from the University of Illinois Department of Landscape Architecture. “It’s a significant finding, that if you have a green view […]
The convenience of ignoring health monitoring
There is a general misconception for health monitoring. That it is only for the sick that needs to know if they are getting better or becoming worse. The uncomfortable truth is that tri-athletes and the average Joe are ALL in […]
Pelican BioThermal offers pallet shipper rental service
Pelican BioThermal, a packaging solutions company for the life sciences industry, now offers Crēdo on Demand for pallet shippers. The rental service, which uses passive Crēdo Xtreme pallet shippers, provides options such as pre-conditioning and end of rental drop-off at […]
Aged garlic extract can reduce plaque in arteries
Aged Garlic Extract can reverse plaque buildup in arteries and prevent heart disease, says a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition. The study conducted by LA BioMed found that taking Aged Garlic Extract reduced the amount of low-attenuation […]
Fried vegetables healthier than boiled ones
Frying vegetables in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) preserves is a healthier option than boiling them, says a study from the University of Granada (UGR). EVOO –fried vegetables are better antioxidants and have increased amounts of phenols that prevent cancer […]
Clariant breaks ground in healthcare packaging plant in India
Executive Committee, along with Marco Cenisio, Business Unit Head Masterbatches, and Ketan Premani, Head Clariant Healthcare Packaging Sales, India, performed the groundbreaking ceremony. Clariant performed the groundbreaking ceremony of a new manufacturing plant in Cuddalore, India. The plant is slated […]
Evonik invests in a medical technology start-up in Düsseldorf and Helsinki
German specialty chemicals company, Evonik Industries, has invested in the start-up company Synoste Oy, a spin-off of the Aalto University in Espoo (Finland), via its venture capital arm and now holds a minority share in the medical technology company based […]
Medical Fair Asia to host first Medicine + Sports Conference Asia
The 11th Medical Fair Asia will be hosting the first Medicine + Sports Conference in Asia. The fair is a three-day event to be held on August 31 to September 2, 2016 in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The conference will […]
Deadly tropical disease poses serious threat
A deadly and hard to detect disease called Melioidosis is present in more countries than previously though. A study predicts that that melioidosis is present in 79 countries, including 34 that have never reported the disease. People with mellitus, chronic […]
