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Reading iPad before bedtime may adversely impact sleep: study
Use of a light-emitting electronic device (LE-eBook) such as iPad before bedtime can adversely impact sleep and overall health, a U.S. study comparing LE-eBook to printed books said Monday. The study, published in the U.S. journal Proceedings of the National […]
Blood pressure apps may be dangerously wrong
Millions of people could be trying to measure their blood pressure with untested, inaccurate and potentially dangerous smartphone applications, or apps, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed the top 107 apps for “hypertension” and “high blood pressure” that are available […]
Using multivitamins during pregnancy lead to healthier babies in South Asia
Taking daily dose of multivitamins during pregnancy results in longer pregnancies and bigger and healthier babies, found a new study. According to the large randomized trial conducted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, supplements containing 15 vitamins and […]
Resveratrol in red wine mimics tyrosine for its anti-aging effect
The magical effect of the compound, resveratrol in red wine has proved to protect cells against damage from aging. These findings may be good news for red wine drinkers. Resveratrol is an organic compound found in dark grapes used to […]
Christmas advice: Eat what you want but maintain your weight
MANILA, Philippines – This advice from a health expert surely won’t spoil your Christmas: Forget the diet and eat whatever you want. But make sure you maintain your weight throughout the holiday season. Dr. Sheryl Tugna, an endocrinologist, said resisting […]
Drug used to treat diabetes offers hope to patients with tuberculosis
SINGAPORE – A drug which is used to treat type-2 diabetes now offers new hope to patients with tuberculosis (TB). A team of scientists led by the Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology […]
Extra vitamin E may help protect against pneumonia: study
Recently, a new study has revealed that extra vitamin E may help protect against common type of Pneumonia in humans, as it showed promising results in protecting older mice from the disease. Microbiologists and nutrition researchers from Tufts University reported […]
Nanoplug fits precisely into the ear canal – Almost invisible
Over the years, there has been continuous research on hearing aids. Wireless capabilities, algorithms, miniaturization and nano-technology have made it possible to create the world’s smallest hearing aid that is almost invisible. The Nanoplug is a revolutionary aid for people […]
Hygiene practices should improve to control hepatitis E infection
Contamination Of Water And Food Persist and increases the number of death in India. Several patients are suffering from a rebound of the disease after getting cured from hepatitis E infection. Surujal, who died on Sunday, had tested positive for […]
How sensor maker Qualtré could help both Parkinson’s patients and farmers
Qualtré Inc., a Marlborough-based maker of motion sensors, said last week that it raised $9 million in funding from two strategic partners, including Tokyo-based Alps Electric, along with current investors, Matrix Partners and Pilot House Ventures. Qualtré, which has raised […]
