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Study finds HIV drugs could help stop vision loss
DRUGS used to treat the HIV virus and AIDS could be used to fight against vision loss, a US university study said Thursday. Research conducted on mice shows that a widely-used class of antiretroviral drugs (NRTI) used against HIV, the […]
Wearable air-quality sensors aim to promote breathable air
A COLOURFUL keychain bobble that’s designed to monitor the air you breathe was recently unveiled by a team from the University of Berkeley in California. Dubbed Clarity, it’s the brainchild of team leader David Lu, who’s determined to take action […]
Top 10 ways to recognise if your loved one is suffering from mental problems
LIFE is a rollercoaster and sometimes, the bad patches in life could get us feeling down. From health problems to relationship and work issues, various events in life could cause enormous stress, affecting one’s thoughts and emotions. Anyone could suffer […]
Hush-out sound for a good night’s sleep
SMART earplugs are in the works that filter out the sounds keeping you up at night and allow you to hear the important ones – such as the alarm the next morning. A team in San Diego used noise-blocking foam […]
Cucumber’s bitter compounds can kill cancer cells and treat diabetes
The findings of a new study reveal that compounds in responsible for the bitter taste in cucumbers may be helpful in treating cancer and diabetes. University of California researchers identified the genes responsible for the intense bitter taste of wild […]
Dental diseases can lead to muscle strain
Over the past 10 to 15 years there have been many advancements in dentistry. Today its focus is on three main areas: Prevention of dental diseases. Cosmetic dentistry to improve one’s appearance. Dental orthopaedics to improve teeth alignment and function as […]
Scientists have created the ultimate hangover cure
Scientists have developed the ultimate hangover cure – a drug that reduces the harmful effects of binge-drinking on the brain. The same drug may open the door to new treatments for Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases, researchers believe. Tested on […]
Gambling addicts suffer from personality disorders
The treatment of people who cannot keep their gambling habits in check is often complicated because they also tend to suffer from personality disorders, says a new research. The study revealed that the same biological and social factors are at […]
Breath test could identify onset of diabetes in kids
Scientists have discovered that a breath test could spot the early signs of Type 1 diabetes in children long before they start to show symptoms. A sweet-smelling chemical marker (acetone) in the breath is linked with a build-up of potentially […]
Samsung’s ‘eyemouse’ lets anyone control computers with just their eyes
Samsung has developed the first hardware to easily allow a computer to be controlled just by looking at it, which it hopes to be made available to freely build for anyone that is unable to control a computer using their […]
