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Warning over plastics used in treating premature babies
A study suggested babies may be exposed to high levels of a phthalate called DEHP in medical equipment. Some US healthcare providers have banned the use of DEHP, and other products were available, the researchers said. The UK is currently […]
Call to banish fruit juice from recommended five a day
Fruit juice should be removed from the recommended list of healthy things to eat daily because it is confusing for parents, say campaigners. Action on Sugar found many children’s juices contain at least six teaspoons of sugar – more than […]
How you can curb your sugar cravings
Experts from the fields of nutrition and fitness say there are ways of reducing sugar craving, reports femalefirst.co.uk Here’s what they have to say: 1. Denial is not the answer: Denying yourself sweet foods completely is likely to result in […]
Beware! ‘Smart’ drugs like Modafinil can actually make you dumb
Kuala Lumpur – ‘Smart’ pills that students pop to boost their academic performance do not work for healthy people, says a new research. They may improve the creativity of only those who are not naturally gifted, the findings suggested. The […]
Restoring vision with artificial retina: possibility?
Retinal degeneration and consequent loss of eyesight is a life-altering health issue for most people, especially as they age. But a new development toward a prosthetic retina could help counter conditions that result from problems with this crucial part of […]
Can robots end Ebola?
Researchers are looking at the ways on how robots could be sent to join the fight against Ebola, it has been reported. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy encouraged UC Berkeley engineering professor, Ken Goldberg, and researchers in […]
Japanese scientists develop new test method for Alzheimer’s
Two groups of Japanese scientists have developed a method to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages. The joint project was carried out by scientists at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and an institute led by the Nobel […]
Brain fog – What causes it and how to increase your cognitive performance
Whether it was caused by lack of sleep, a hangover, or an illness, a brain that refuses to fire on all cylinders can be very annoying. True brain fog is more that an aggravation – it’s debilitating and frightening. You […]
Medical care goes mobile in China
With functions such as monitoring sleep quality, exercise calculations and body-index tracking, mobile medical care equipment like smart bracelets are fast-gaining popularity in China. More than 2,000 smart phone applications, which match up with mobile medical care equipment, have been […]
Rare form of malaria spreading in Sabah, Sarawak
A rare and sometimes lethal form of malaria usually found only in monkeys is becoming so common in Malaysia that it accounts for most malaria hospitalizations there, scientists have found. In Sabah and Sarawak , a parasite called Plasmodium knowlesi […]
