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‘Text neck’ on the rise in S’pore due to heavy usage of mobile devices
SINGAPORE – You might love that smartphone of yours but it sure does not love you back. All that bending over to peer at the screen for long periods may well be causing serious repetitive stress injuries to the neck. […]
Bacteria in saliva may help diagnose cancer
Even bacteria present in a person’s saliva can help doctors identify pancreatic cancer and other pancreatic diseases, a promising study indicates. Patients with pancreatic cancer have a different and distinct profile of specific bacteria in their saliva compared to healthy […]
The 9 most dangerous health foods
Have you ever eaten something because you thought it was healthy, but later found out that food wasn’t good for you at all? Don’t be embarrassed if the answer is “yes.” Advertising and misinformation surround what we eat and can […]
Health benefits of aswagandha or Indian ginseng
One herb that has been increasingly garnering a lot of attention all over the world is ashwagandha, also called as Indian Ginseng. The synonym actually gives a clue to this herb’s biological actions that have made it popular although botanically, […]
Youth forgetfulness is not dementia, likely overwork
TAIPEI, Taiwan – In response to an increase in hospital patients aged 20-30 wondering whether or not they have dementia, several doctors in Taiwan have stated that most patients are only forgetful due to work-related stress. Nutritionists typically prescribe stress […]
5 useless weight loss equipments
In a race to lose weight, we tend to try out or buy any weight loss equipments that “guarantees” weight loss. But there are certain weight loss equipments which are a sheer waste of money and time. Our Fitness Expert […]
Unhygienic laundries can lead to skin diseases
Laundries that do not adhere to public health standards could be a reason for the spread of skin diseases, particularly Tinea Versicolor, scabies and eczema, say dermatologists. Dr Anwar Al Hammadi, Professor at Dubai Medical College, said substandard laundry detergents […]
Identifying cancer signs
It is difficult to detect cancer in the early stages, however there are signs and symptoms that one needs to take into consideration when tackling cancer. However, also note that some types of cancer have no specific symptoms until the […]
Philips laser-guided beard trimmer
Lifestyle brand Philips has brought the world’s first beard trimmer, which is guided by laser, to India. The Philips Beard Trimmer 9000 series has been designed for precision. With its technology to project a thin beam onto the face, exactly […]
40 per cent of patients don’t take medicine as told: Study
Many patients who suffer from acid reflux may complain that their medicine does not work. But this could be because they fail to pop the pills as instructed, a local study has found. Conducted by the Gastroenterological Society of Singapore […]
