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Test for prostate cancer using semen
The discovery that seminal fluid (semen) contains biomarkers for prostate cancer could lead to improved diagnosis and management of the disease. A study published in the journal Endocrine-Related Cancer has shown that the presence of certain microRNAs in seminal fluid […]
Synthetic narcotics an alarming new trend
SINGAPORE – There is a new and alarming trend in the abuse of recreational drugs. According to a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report just out, designer drugs – officially called New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) – had […]
Benefits of phenolics
Phenolic compounds from palm oil mill effluent contain healthy benefits. THE clear, golden-brown liquid served to us in two tiny glasses looked like tea, but it was actually palm oil phenolics juice. “Come on, try it,” urged Dr Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi. […]
Ikea exposes morning routines around the world
Which world city has the earliest risers? And where are people more inclined to hit the snooze button before starting the day? Which metropolises watch the news before heading to the office and which ones prefer to stay in bed […]
Smartwear revolution promises healthier lives
A new generation of wearable technology is promising not only to log data about users’ health but to predict and avert crises – from drivers falling asleep at the wheel to runners wearing themselves out in a marathon. But there […]
Healthy Indian alternatives to white bread
It is no breaking news that white bread is not good for you. But how bad is it for your health? According to a recent study by nutritional expert Professor Miguel Martinez-Gonzalez of the University of Navarra, who presented the […]
Fasting could regenerate human immune system
Researchers at USC found that fasting for 4 or 5 days causes the body to generate new immune cells. Valter Longo, one of the team’s researchers, explained to The Daily Beast that a “mimicking” fast diet of 750-1050 calories per […]
How to avoid the effects of Antisocial Foods
You’d probably avoid baked beans on a big date or before a business meeting, but what about asparagus or red wine? Their effects, too, linger long after you’ve left the table, making them among the most antisocial of foods. You […]
Unusual insect stings in Vietnam cause increasing hospitalization
The number of people in the northern provinces bitten and stung by insects recently increased, said Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hung from the National Tropical Disease Hospital on Saturday. Most people hospitalized have suffered from insect stings since the beginning of […]
Use amla hair pack to get rid of dandruff
Have pesky dandruff which refuses to leave your side? Why not give home remedies a try? The good thing is that since they are natural, they do not have side-effects and are free from chemicals too. An effective remedy to […]
