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Artificial sweetener may be beneficial in treating cancer
Saccharin, the artificial sweetener that is the main ingredient in Sweet ‘N Low, Sweet Twin and Necta, could do far more than just keep our waistlines trim. According to new research, this popular sugar substitute could potentially lead to the […]
Medical diagnostics save lives and reduce costs
It’s no secret that Japan’s healthcare system faces a future of challenges. An ageing population, combined with a shrinking number of working-aged people, is creating a growing number of patients needing care — with fewer people around to fund the […]
Portugese researchers of Alzheimer’s Disease awarded with prize
A group of scientists from the Portuguese university Universidade Nova (UNL) who are researching Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease, were awarded a prize by bank Santander Totta/UNL on Monday, according to Portuguese Lusa News Agency. The scientists aim to use methods […]
10 facts of coconut oil
1. Coconut oil can tame frizz. True! This trick definitely works. Rub coconut oil in your palms to warm it up, and then simply massage it into strands. Wash it out a few hours later. “The molecules in coconut oil […]
New solutions for back pain, one of the top three reasons for GP visits in the developed world
The Swiss medtech company Hocoma will be using conference and trade show RehabTech Asia 2015 to launch their Valedo Therapy Concept range in Asia. The Valedo system is a departure for Hocoma who are best known for rehabilitation devices for […]
Obesity conjures negative perception to other people, says study
People can be so turned off by obese individuals that they actually imagine a bad smell, according to a new study. Study participants who were shown images of heavy and thin individuals while sniffing odorless substances rated the “scent samples” […]
Vitamin D3 is important in stopping osteoporosis
Doctors have said that sufficient intake of vitamin D3 is necessary to prevent osteoporosis. Huang Chao-shan, a doctor with the Taiwanese Osteoporosis Association (TOA), said a study has shown that 90 % of post-menopause women in Taiwan show insufficient levels […]
Kitchen towels most unhygienic of all
Athough only 9 % of reported foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, scientists estimate the actual number of incidents is much higher. Research shows a leading cause of cross contamination within the home is actually an object associated with […]
‘Hidden’ hunger poses huge health risks: experts
Hidden hunger, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is a chronic lack of vitamins and minerals that often has no visible signs to warn people they are suffering from it. Studies have shown that about 2.5 billion people […]
Warm up stretches not god enough to boost performance
Stretches that work several muscle groups at once are great for upper-body warm-ups before a workout, an Australian study finds. Although athletes and coaches often swear by stretching, many common pre-workout routines may not actually enhance performance, says lead author […]
