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You may be treated by a ‘robot’ in UAE hospital
Forget robots that can mop your house in Dubai or do the dishes in Abu Dhabi. Stage is now being prepared to get robots into UAE hospitals, to take up several jobs that humans are currently doing in treating the […]
Two large meals better for diabetic’s health than six small ones
A new study has revealed that eating two complete meals in a day rather than six small meals with the same calories content helps more in curbing weight and blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. The authors of […]
Temporary tattoos trigger skin problems
Want a tattoo to impress your friends but worry about the pain of real ink? Do not fall for temporary tattoos as these may cause allergic reactions to skin. Allergic reactions to press-on temporary tattoos can involve rashes and blisters […]
4 glasses of wine can cause lasting damage to the body
Unwinding in the pub on a Friday night could be wrecking your health – just four glasses of wine is enough to cause lasting damage, scientist have found. A single alcohol binge causes bacteria to leak from the gut, leading […]
‘Vision Van’ helps eye doctors respond after natural disasters
Eye doctors in Japan used a clinic-on-wheels to provide eye exams to earthquake survivors in 2011. Now, they have published a study showing what people in disaster areas needed most: glasses. The doctors were prepared to treat a large number […]
8 ways to work out without even realising it
1. Go at it with a mop Housework – vigorous dusting, vacuuming, washing the floor or cleaning windows – can be just as good for you as a session at the gym in terms of your mental health. But you really need to put your […]
Why radish should be a part of your diet
This summer, include a new superfood in your kitchen. Apart from sophisticated fennel, asparagus and leek, make some room for the more commonly found mooli or radish. This superfood is tipped by health experts as being beneficial to treat a […]
Get dandruff-free hair with these home remedies
The stubborn white flakes on hair cause embarrassment without fail. Kiss goodbye to dandruff with some help from aspirin, natural oils and more. Aspirin: Take two tablets of aspirin and crush them into a fine powder. Then add it to […]
Next ‘blockbuster drug’ could come from Singapore
Singapore has all the right ingredients to produce a blockbuster drug that would cement the Republic’s status as a biopharmaceutical hub, said a leading global industry player. As Dr Anand Tharmaratnam, senior vice-president and head of Asia-Pacific for pharmaceutical services […]
Say no to water between meals
Glugging water during meals severely hampers your stomach’s digestive powers and causes insulin levels to fluctuate significantly, warns Microboitic counsellor Shonali Sabherwal To know if you’re drinking enough water, it is often said, just check if you are feeling thirsty. […]
