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Govt told to emphasise on prevention of non-communicable diseases
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is urged to give emphasis on preventive measures against non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney failure and stroke which are becoming more serious in the country. Dr Azman Ismail (PKR-Kuala Kedah) said the World […]
New bed sensor to track weight, sleep quality
A BRITISH startup company that offers fitness training plans based on your DNA is launching a Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund its latest innovation: a bed scale and tracker. While fans of the quantified self can track their sleep with wearable […]
Pass on the bacon for better sperm: study
FOR men trying to conceive a baby, hold off on the bacon and processed meats, a new US study suggests. Harvard University researchers say that the intake of bacon and processed meat is associated with lower semen quality in men. […]
Time to detox
GETTING rid of toxins from our body is widely recognised as a way to stay healthy. Consequently, there is a wide variety of so-called detox formulae available in the market today. Drinking enough plain water may lower one’s toxin load, […]
Cancer risk management
CANCER is a chronic health disorder arising from uncontrolled cell growth. According to the Malaysian Cancer Statistics 2011, the top 10 cancers among males in 2007 were cancers of the lung, colorectal, nasopharynx (nose), prostate, liver, lymphoma, leukaemia, stomach, bladder, […]
Skip the calcium pills, opt for kale and dairy
TO keep your bones strong, forgo calcium supplements in favor of yogurt, milk, and other calcium-rich foods, suggests a new report in the New England Journal of Medicine. Published last week, the new study finds that calcium supplements may increase […]
Mice evolve to numb pain of scorpion bites
THANKS to evolution, hungry desert-dwelling wild mice can shrug off the pain of scorpions’ stings in order to gobble them up for a meal, scientists said Thursday. This rare survival tactic has helped grasshopper mice use the venom of the […]
Walking can make you happy, healthy: report
A NEW British report finds that as little as two and half hours of walking per week can save lives by lowering stress levels and keeping us healthier and happier. Leading UK charity Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support released their […]
Gym not for you? Easy home tasks also help heart: study
MOWING the lawn or washing the car are among simple activities that can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by almost 30% in people over 60, researchers said Tuesday. A study in Sweden found that older people who […]
When it comes to managing health, Americans go digital
THIS year, some 95 million Americans have used their mobile phones to access health data — a big jump from last year’s 75 million, according to new data. Findings also showed that 45% of adults with a chronic condition rely […]
