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The hidden benefits of exercise during pregnancy
It might not be obvious on the scales, but healthy eating and increased physical activity from walking during pregnancy is directly associated with a range of improved outcomes at birth, according to researchers from the University of Adelaide. Results of […]
New technology measures fat in blood without drawing blood
TOKYO — Japanese researchers developed a technology to measure the amounts of blood components such as fat without taking a blood sample anytime, anywhere. The technology, which is expected to be used to prevent metabolic syndrome, etc, was co-developed by […]
Treating kidney disease with diet and keto acids
A low protein diet is needed to manage chronic kidney disease, but what if you take too little protein? Most people are probably aware that we all have two kidneys that filter out waste products from our body in the […]
Team studying way to modify cells to stop next heart attack
A group of four researchers from two medical institutions here are working together to come up with personalised treatment for patients to have a better shot at life after their first heart attack. They are doing so with a new […]
Healthy or fattening? Nutritional values of 8 kopitiam drinks
SINGAPORE – With the weather in Singapore predicted to get even hotter, it is all the more important to stay hydrated, particularly if you exercise frequently outdoors. Our bodies are made up of about 60 per cent water, which is […]
Molecule that causes rheumatoid arthritis discovered
Japanese researchers have identified one of the substances that cause rheumatoid arthritis, an unprecedented finding that could eventually lead to a cure for the disease, media reported Friday. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, immune cells mistakenly identify molecules in the […]
Hidden dangers of hand sanitizers
Lately, it seems that every supermarket has a hand-sanitizing station prominently displayed near the doors. In fact, the trend of using hand sanitizers has really ramped up in recent years, with more people carrying around their own personal-size versions of […]
Blue-light blocking glasses may help sleep after screen time
The blue glow from televisions and other screens suppresses natural mechanisms that help us fall asleep at night, but blocking just the blue wavelength may restore normal nighttime sleepiness, according to a new study. Teen boys who used computers and […]
Sign language interpreter tablet empowers the deaf
A new tablet called UNI translates sign language into spoken language using gesture recognition technology by Leap Motion. The portable device could enable deaf people to communicate freely with those who don’t understand sign language, opening up a world of […]
Women in UAE ignore cancer symptoms to avoid mastectomy
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UAE, with the number of sufferers increasing by 20 per cent since 2009, according to figures released by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). According to an Abu […]
