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Peanuts can ward off food-borne illnesses
Peanuts can ward off food-borne illnesses by improving gut microflora. The human gut microflora plays an important role in the normal functioning of the body. Besides helping in digestion, it helps us combat infections from other microorganisms. Researchers have now […]
Opt for pay-per-entry gyms if you’re on a budget
If you want to get fit but are not ready to commit the cash for a long-term gym membership, pay-per-entry gyms are your best bet. For starters, they let you pay-and-go at your convenience, so you don’t have to sit […]
Obese people may be more sensitive to food smells
Obese people are better at detecting the scent of chocolate and find it more pleasant than non-obese people, according to a small UK study. Recent research suggests that smell plays a large role in people’s food intake, as the sense […]
Malaysian ministry seeks GST exemption for private specialists
The Malaysian Health Ministry is seeking Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption for private specialists who are not employees of hospitals. Deputy Health Minister said this was to prevent confusion as health services rendered to the final consumer were exempted […]
Three more deaths in Malaysia due to dengue
Three more deaths due to dengue were reported in a period of four days since Sunday, bringing the dengue death toll this year to 104. Health Ministry Deputy Director-General Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman said the number of deaths caused […]
Oft-asked questions about disability
IN the Disability Equality Training (DET) workshops I conduct, I encourage participants to ask questions and invite other participants to respond and comment. It is through this process of questioning and sharing that we are all able to learn more […]
Tips for starting and maintaining an exercise plan
Anyone can get into better shape through exercise, but good advice can make it a lot easier. Here are some tips from Dr. Roland Krzentowski, president of Mon Stade, a sports and medical center in Paris, and Dr. Philippe Sosner, […]
Google, Johnson & Johnson team up to build robot surgeons
Google is teaming up with Johnson & Johnson to build robots that can help surgeons in the operating room. The alliance dovetails with two of Google’s initiatives beyond its main business of Internet search and advertising. Google has been investing […]
Packed with health benefits, coffee gains ground with experts
Long viewed as a controversial dark substance, coffee is gaining ground among medical experts who say it can protect against heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, even if it is decaffeinated. Multiple studies published worldwide in recent years have concluded […]
Singaporean nurse to receive International Achievement Award
Dr Subadhra Devi Rai, a senior lecturer at the School of Health Sciences (Nursing) at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) has been awarded the 2015 International Achievement Award by the International Council of Nurses’ (ICN) Florence Nightingale International Foundation (FNIF). This marks the […]
