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Skin-like, self-lubricating condoms are in the works
A team of researchers at the University of Wollongong in Australia are using a material called hydrogel to create a condom that could enhance sexual pleasure. According to information released by the U of W, the condom will be invisible […]
‘Ban staples in food packaging’
PETALING JAYA: Most businesses are now using staple pins as fasteners for their packaged food which, if swallowed by consumers accidentally, can cause internal bleeding, PAS Miri chief Jofri Jaraiee said today. Jaraiee said traders were now using staple pins […]
What does mindfulness meditation do to your brain?
As you read this, wiggle your toes. Feel the way they push against your shoes, and the weight of your feet on the floor. Really think about what your feet feel like right now – their heaviness. If you’ve never […]
Authority warns of online sales of fake cancer drug
China’s drug administration on Wednesday warned consumers not to purchase illegally imported cancer drugs online, as most of the drugs are fake. A circular issued by China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) said the authority found that “Iressa” and some […]
Indian-origin scientist discovers novel way to treat epilepsy
In what could help prevent epilepsy and improve treatment for schizophrenia and other neurological disorders, researchers have now identified a complex network of proteins that contribute to these afflictions. “Our study pertains to the discovery of the ying-yang for neuronal […]
Unaware of pesticide danger, Rural Egyptians put their health at risk
Egyptians lack awareness of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a primary liver cell cancer and one of the deadliest types of malignancy, contributing to its continued spread, according to a newly published report. Among the largest causes of HCC are chronic infection […]
2 common misconceptions about blood donation
Every day, 400 units of blood have to be collected to meet current requirements. But this demand is expected to climb by 3 to 5 per cent every year for the next two decades, said the Health Sciences Authority’s (HSA) […]
Four tomatoes a day may reduce kidney cancer risk
Women who eat more tomatoes or other lycopene-containing fruits and vegetables may have a lower risk of developing kidney cancer. According to researcher the amount of lycopene in the diet of the women who consumed lycopene at the highest level […]
White bread helps develop ‘good’ gut bacteria
Researchers have now discovered that white bread might not be bad at all, as it helps the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, the deficiency of which makes one vulnerable to diseases. Sonia Gonzalez and colleagues noted that the bacteria in […]
Taiwan government plans to add fluorine in salts to prevent tooth decay
TAIPEI – With the high occurrence of cavities in the nation’s teeth, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MHW) is studying the feasibility of adding fluorine, known for its cavity prevention effect, to table salts. Tooth decay was so common […]
