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Fit men have better chance of avoiding cancer than unfit men
Very fit men in their late 40s are less likely to get lung cancer and colorectal cancer than unfit men, a study in JAMA Oncology suggests. Their high fitness levels also appear to increase their chances of surviving cancer if […]
Five nutrition tips for better sleep
March is World Sleep Month, which means research institutes around the globe are releasing reports on the importance of shut-eye, as well as tips on how to get enough. In France, after observing the link between eating habits and sleep […]
Eyeliner can contaminate eyeball
Eyeliner applied on the inside of the lash line is very likely to move into the eye itself and cause symptoms, according to a small study that captured migrating makeup on video. Eye doctors often see patients coming into clinics […]
One in five Malaysian housemen quit training each year
One in every five doctors undergoing training as houseman in Malaysia quit each year, an alarming rate of drop out, considering the high cost of studying medicine. It may cost up to RM500,000 (S$186,000) to study medicine in Malaysia and […]
The White House to tackle superbugs
The White House is due to issue an ambitious plan to slow the growing and deadly problem of antibiotic resistance over the next five years, one that requires massive investments and policy changes from a broad array of U.S. government […]
Lack of sleep causes obesity: French study
Sleep disorders and overeating appear to be linked, according to a recent investigation conducted by the French National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INVS) and French health insurer MGEN. Their research indicates an increased risk of being overweight or obese […]
Sleep loss causes emotional rollercoaster
Stressful situations can elicit an emotional response, which could snowball with sleep loss, according to a new book summarizing many studies. The recently published book is called “Sleep and Affect: Assessment, Theory and Clinical Implications.” “We saw that if a […]
New bird flu case in Yunnan, China
Yunnan Province on Monday reported a human infection of H5N1 avian flu. The provincial health authority said the infection was an isolated case. The patient, who is said to be in a stable condition, lives in Kunming City, according to […]
Kale powder able to lower blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol
A new study has shown that you can count kale (in organic powdered form) as a superfood king. The organic kale powder called fujiKale has been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol according to […]
Risk of dementia increases with age
More people here are developing dementia as the population ages, underscoring the need to beef up services for such patients. One in 10 people aged 60 and above here has dementia, a three-year study on almost 5,000 patients and their […]
