Tag: featured
Lasting behavioural issues linked to premature birth: researchers
One in five extremely premature babies end up suffering serious behavioral problems that affect their everyday lives, a new thesis from the University of Lund in southern Sweden showed Monday. The study that underpins the thesis tracked the development of […]
DNA Methylation can mean accelerated aging
We count our age in calendar years, but our bodies may not be counting the same way. Using a biological clock that compares the ageing of a person’s DNA to their actual age, University of Queensland researchers have found some […]
Foot care tips for diabetics during the winter
While some might assume that summer is the most difficult season for the diabetic foot ― people tend to walk barefoot, which increases the chance of injuries ― it is in fact the winter months that are the most dangerous […]
Foods to help you quit smoking
Compared to nonsmokers, most smokers tend to consume more alcohol and high caloric food ― such as fatty foods. They also have lower intake of antioxidant vitamins (vitamins C, E and A) from healthy vegetables and fruits, thereby having a […]
It’s impossible to reduce kids’ screen time: researchers
A world-first longitudinal study by The University of Western Australia (UWA) researchers examining the links between mental health and screen use by children and teenagers has found that guidelines to limit screen-based media-use to less than two hours a day […]
Umami can improve one’s health
The umami taste could have an important and beneficial role in health, according to research published in the open access journal Flavour. The journal’s special series of articles ‘The Science of Taste’ also finds that ‘kokumi’ substances, which modify flavour, […]
Mood disorders associated with biorhythm
A major medical condition closely related to one’s biorhythm is bipolar disorder. The disease is characterized by repeated episodes of depression and manic periods. Compared to the manic phase, when the person is very active, in a good mood and […]
Now smartphones can test for HIV and syphilis
U.S. researchers have found a way to turn a common smartphone into a quick and easy device to conduct field tests for HIV and syphilis. Using an attachment that costs $34 to make—a far cry from the standard $18,000 for […]
Infertility caused by obesity can be reversed
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have revealed how damage from obesity is passed from a mother to her children, and also how that damage can be reversed. The findings, by a team led by the University of Adelaide’’s Robinson […]
British biotech firm raises US$1.4 million to start new heart drug
A British biotech company founded by a Nobel prize winner has raised what it says is a record 691,000 pounds (US$1.4 million) via crowdfunding to help launch a stem cell-based regenerative medicine for use following heart trauma. Cell Therapy, based […]
