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Speech analyser could reveal mental health
A programme that analyses speech and uses it to gain information about one’s mental health is in the works. The idea to develop such a device came when researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, from the University of Maryland in the […]
Healthy gums for stronger heart
DIAGNOSING a chronic disease in its early stage is difficult although treating it at this stage is easy. This applies especially to periodontal (gum and jaw bone) disease suffered by the majority of the adult population. A popular health poster […]
Hate waking up in the mornings? This is how you can change that
Have you ever wondered why you always hit the snooze button for an extra 15 to 30 minutes of sleep in the morning? It’s because our sleep/wake cycle or ‘circadian rhythm’ is not naturally in sync with our artificial clock […]
‘Robot’ hospital beds easier to move about
It will soon be easier and safer to wheel hospital beds around Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), with the roll-out of “robot” beds which can be pushed by just one worker instead of the usual two. The beds come with […]
9 per cent of women have HPV infections: Study
One in 10 healthy women here is infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a new study has found. And half this group have high-risk strains normally associated with cervical cancer. The study of close to 900 women by the Singapore […]
Blood not for sale, say private hospitals
PETALING JAYA – Private hospitals have denied profiting from donated blood although they charge patients a minimum of RM160 for a bag of blood, regardless of where they get it from. Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia president Datuk Dr […]
Why does scratching an itch make it worse?
Scratching an itch leads to the release of serotonin, which, while pleasurable, intensifies the itch sensation, according to a new study from the Washington University Center for the Study of Itch in St. Louis, Missouri. The act of scratching replaces […]
Hair disorder could signal dental decay
If you are experiencing hair fall problems, your teeth may require extra care as researchers have found that hair disorder could increase risk of dental decay. Keratins, proteins associated with strong hair, are important for tooth enamel, the findings showed. […]
How well did you sleep? Here’s how you can find out
Nintendo, a Japanese video game company announced that it will develop a device to track and improve the quality of sleep, the latest venture of the company to get into the ‘eHealth’ business. The new device will be developed in […]
China factory well suited to help in Ebola fight
BEIJING/ANQIU, China – A factory in China is working day and night to help in the fight against the Ebola outbreak by producing protective suits for healthcare workers as demand surges. The plant, in Anqiu, Shandong province, which is owned […]
