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$2 million worth of illegal diet pills seized in Thailand
In a raid yesterday, soldiers and related officials seized Sibutramine-laced diet pills worth Bt50 million (S$2 million) in Phitsanulok’s Muang district. Consumers have also been urged to drop off any of these pills they may have at the Damrongtham Centre. […]
Chamomile essential oil shown to kill up to 93 percent of breast cancer cells
They’ve gained considerable notoriety in recent years for their myriad uses in both aromatherapy and integrative medicine. But did you know that essential oils can also be an effective anti-cancer remedy? Chinese researchers learned this after studying the healing properties […]
Paracetamol’s link with Asthma exaggerated
The fear that paracetamol given to babies can trigger asthma may be exaggerated, find researchers. The use of paracetamol during pregnancy and/or a child’s early life has been implicated in the development of childhood asthma – prompting concerns to be […]
Low blood pressure caused by diabetes may increase risk of dementia
Dementia or even milder forms of cognitive impairment may increase risk of experiencing low blood sugar. Scientists have observed that low blood pressure caused by diabetes can increase the risk of developing dementia. A study says that dementia or even […]
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 […]
