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Grapes, gold may help fight cancer
ISLAMABAD – Red grapes and gold may sound like an exotic pairing of the kind spas advertise, but the combination could just hold hope for cancer patients. A compound found in red grapes helps gold nano particles destroy tumour cells […]
New device that translates words into vibrations for the deaf
Scientists have created a new wearable device that translates spoken words into vibrations – helping hearing impaired people perceive speech in a completely new way. The new device, known as the VEST (versatile extra-sensory transducer), can be worn on top […]
Fertility drugs up leukaemia risk in kids
Children born to mothers who took fertility drugs to get pregnant are at increased risk of developing leukaemia, French scientists have revealed. They found that children were 2.6 times more likely to become ill with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), the […]
Talk therapy to reduce suicidal thoughts
India is the currently the suicide capital of the world. Talk therapy is gaining in importance as an alternative to medication with regard to averting repeated suicide attempts, a study shows. Just six-to-10 talk therapy sessions led to 26 percent […]
A safe, reliable wireless pacemaker to hit stores soon
The new pacemaker reduces previous complications associated with lead placement and performance. A new self-contained, leadless cardiac pacemaker is the safe and reliable alternative to conventional pacemakers, says a new research. Conventional pacemakers consist of a battery-powered pulse generator and […]
Robotic walker from NUS to help stroke patients move better
SINGAPORE – Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a robotic walker to help stroke patients move better and more naturally. Equipped with sensors to measure the patient’s movements, the walker will be able to analyse and […]
Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: Study
Long-derided saturated fats – associated with an array of health problems such as heart disease – caught a break on Friday (Nov 21) when research revealed their intake could be doubled or even nearly tripled without driving up their level […]
The healing benefits of fermented cod liver oil
With what seems like hundreds of new supplements coming out on the market every day, it’s impossible to keep track of them and very difficult to determine whether they are required in your health regimen. Fermented cod liver oil could […]
Bad marriages break hearts
A bad marriage really could lead to a broken heart, new research looking at how marriage quality affects cardiovascular health suggests. A study by US researchers found older couples who are in an unhappy marriage have a higher risk of […]
Brain training with sounds can improve concentration in elderly
The aging brain is more susceptible to distractions, but new research says it’s possible to diminish distractibility by learning to single out a sound amidst distracting stimuli. The researchers, from the University of California in San Francisco, also outline that […]
