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S’pore scientists develop method to use body’s immune system to fight leukaemia
SINGAPORE – Singapore scientists have discovered a way to allow the human body’s immune system to recognise cancer cells, opening up new possibilities in the field of leukaemia immunotherapy. Leukaemia is characterised by the accumulation of cancer cells originating from […]
Prolonged sitting linked to breast cancer, colon cancer
The news is going viral. But there’s a problem: What many of the outlets did not report was that sitting for long periods did not explicitly cause cancer: It led to an increased risk of two specific types of the […]
Study finds link between pesticides and autism
A California study out today found that pregnant women who lived near farms where pesticides are applied had a two-thirds higher risk of having children with autism. The findings in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives examine the association between living […]
Kids with strong ties to parents create better friendships
Not only do strong parent-child bonds mean that kids are more likely to be attentive to friends, they’re also more assertive in the face of difficult peers, say researchers at the University of Illinois. As a first step in their […]
10 Health benefits of sesame you even won’t believe
Yes, they’re so tiny but they’re filled with tons of health benefits for us, that’s why they were worth their weight in gold during the Middle Ages — Sesame seeds! Most well-known sesame seeds are white and black seeds, although […]
More mothers crave own placenta
SINGAPORE – Even as the European Union moved to ban the consumption of human placenta, mothers here seem to be becoming more keen on the practice. In a shock ruling earlier this month, the European Food Safety Authority classified placenta […]
Scientists bring new repellent to fight malaria
80 percent of the deaths from malaria occur in only 14 countries of Africa and Asia. In summer rapidly approaches the nearly undetectable siphoning of blood by a mosquito that results a key to transmitter of malaria. The World Health […]
500,000 Thais have HIV, many don’t know it
About 500,000 Thai people are infected with HIV but only half of them know they have the virus and receive treatment, the Public Health Ministry said on Thursday. Dr Narong Sahametapat, permanent secretary for public health, said only 250,000 of […]
Do you wake up with a headache?
Have you been waking up with a headache quite often these days? If yes, then it’s high time to stop neglecting it. Start with finding out what triggers the pain. The reasons can vary from improper sleep to a shrill […]
Suprising health benefits of seaweed
There are some consumers out there who may be daring enough to taste seaweed when it is included in their sushi rolls, but few people may understand the health benefits that are associated with this surprising super food. Seaweed may […]
