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Cherry lowers uric acid level, reveals study
A study has revealed that consumption of Montmorency tart cherries lowers uric acid level in urine. The study also found an increase in specific anthocyanin compounds in the bloodstream after consuming tart cherries, Health news reported. “We have been investigating […]
More Malaysian children wearing glasses
MALAYSIA – Kosmo Ahad reported that close to a million children below 12 years wear glasses in Malaysia because they spend too much time on electronic gadgets such as tablets, handphones and video games. According to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s faculty […]
Electro-Acupuncture, an effective way to zap that fat forever
A study was conducted in Taiwan to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on obesity. The results showed that electro-acupuncture is more effective than sit-up exercises in reducing body weight (BW) and Body Mass Index (BMI) Objective: To compare the effects […]
Coverage of antenatal care in India has to be increased: WHO
In 2013, globally, preterm birth complications were responsible for 15 per cent (0.96 million) of deaths in children under five years of age. It is a leading cause of death in neonates (0-27 days after birth). According to WHO, about […]
Green offices make employees happier and more productive
Plants are good at cleaning the air and their presence can make “a fantastic difference psychologically.” People who work in a “green” office, literally surrounded by plants, are happier than people in “lean” offices without live foliage, suggests a new […]
Chokeberry new way to cure cancer
Researchers found that chokeberries when combined with conventional drugs helps to kill more cancer cells. The study was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Pathology and stated that wild berries, native to North America, may have a role in […]
Phil FDA issues warning against ‘cancer cure’ food supplement
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against Flor Essence, a food supplement that is being advertised as a cure for cancer, saying there is no proof to back the claim. In Advisory 2014-073, the FDA said that […]
New breast cancer drug developed in India
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore have developed a two-drug cocktail that can target two cancer-causing proteins. The Hindustan Times reported that the drugs have been tested on mice, and two labs at IISc are working […]
Moisturising newborns prevents allergies: Japan study
Tokyo – Applying moisturiser to a newborn baby’s skin could help prevent eczema and even food allergies in later life, possibly offering a cheap and easy way to combat a growing global problem, a Japanese institute said Friday. A small-scale […]
Outcry over unnecessary medical tests and diagnosis
PETALING JAYA – Already struggling to cope with high medical costs, Malaysians are now worried about over-diagnosis and over-treatment – a growing global trend. Shirley Yeh, 56, complained that she was charged over RM50,000 when her mother was recently admitted […]
