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Eating right for those with medical problems
SINGAPORE – Overeating is not a luxury that anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can afford. We ask dietitians and doctors how to make the annual feasting healthier for those afflicted with the following conditions. DIABETES MELLITUS […]
Every reason to breastfeed
THE Malaysian Dietary Guidelines 2010 recommends exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months as human milk is naturally, uniquely created to meet the nutritional needs of your newborn baby. From six months onwards, your baby will be ready to complement […]
How to prevent heart attacks
Healthy eating habits are vital to maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol, according to Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe, Consultant Cardiologist at Hemas Hospitals Thalawathugoda. It has been discovered that out of every 1000 death are caused by non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka, […]
Exam pressure can lead to mental illness if neglected, experts warn UAE pupils
ABU DHABI- Overwhelming pressure on stressed pupils to do well at exams is putting their mental health at risk. Eating disorders, self-harm and even suicidal tendencies are some of the consequences as pupils struggle to cope with the “enormous pressures” […]
Simple beauty tips for Valentine’s Day
Make-up artist Vikkie Anand shares simple and easy beauty tips to keep in mind before planning a Valentine look. * Eye make-up: Go for charcoal eye make-up instead of the usual smokey eye. You can go for bold look by […]
S’pore SMEs making waves in med-tech field
Hospital beds that move by themselves, a palm-sized wireless heart monitor and a wheelchair with retractable wheels. These are not wild ideas, but inventions developed here in Singapore that could soon be used around the world. Though the medical technology […]
Japan sensor will let diaper say baby needs changing
A disposable organic sensor that can be embedded in a diaper and wirelessly let a carer know it needs changing was unveiled by Japanese researchers on Monday. The flexible integrated circuit printed on a single plastic film transmits information and […]
Seafood ‘can be toxic to kidneys’
A chemical that can accumulate in seafood and known to cause brain damage is also toxic to the kidneys, and at much lower concentrations, say researchers. Certain algae in oceans produce harmful chemicals, many of which are considered neurotoxins because […]
Vietnam raises alarm about H7N9 bird flu spread
HANOI- Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MoH) recently sent an urgent circular to provinces and cities, asking them to beef up the prevention and fight against H7N9 bird flu. Appearing on MoH’s General Department of Preventive Medicine website on Monday, the […]
5 superfoods that don’t get enough attention
The news website of business and technology magazine Forbes reported on five healthy food. Experts on nutrition Kristin Kirkpatrick and Liz Bedell made the list. 1. Spinach In terms of daily recommended intake, spinach contains 52 percent for beta carotene, […]
