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Japanese researchers replicate movement in muscle grown from rat cells
TOKYO – A research team in Japan said Friday that it has succeeded in replicating contraction and stretching in a small muscle grown from rat cells, local media reported Friday. The development, to be detailed at an international conference in […]
Aisin Seiki develops electric wheelchair with obstacle detection function
TOKYO — Aisin Seiki Co Ltd has developed a transportation robot that can detect obstacles and automatically decelerate. It was developed based on an electric wheelchair and can be controlled by the passenger with a joystick. While the maximum speed […]
Strawberries don’t work as teeth whiteners
You may have come across videos in social media showing how you can whiten your teeth simply by brushing them with a fruit and baking soda mixture. Researchers have found that such a do-it-yourself method does not actually work. The […]
Should you have 6 meals or 3 meals a day?
Healthy eating and healthy living revolves around having sufficient food. But how many meals should you have per day? Healthy eating is a key component of weight loss and muscle building for those who want to maintain a healthy weight. […]
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 […]
