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Walking for just 20 minutes daily could save 37,000 lives
A new study conducted by researchers at Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support suggests that walking for just 20 minutes daily could prevent as many as 37,000 deaths due to cancer, heart disease and stroke. A number of studies have found […]
Get richer, die younger: Study
We all live longer when times are good, right? Not so, according to a new study which says that in developed countries, the elderly have a higher mortality rate when the economy goes into higher gear. Even its authors are […]
Singapore and Oxford scientists unlock secret to cancer cell growth
SINGAPORE – Cancer researchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that causes cells to grow faster than they normally do. In doing so, they have also discovered how to turn the mechanism into a weapon against cancer cells. The latest […]
App to catch kids with colour blindness
SINGAPORE – Parents will soon be able to tell within minutes if their young children are colour blind, with a simple game available as a free app from next month. Designed by National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers for children […]
Nipple Injection-The new treatment for breast cancer
A simple nipple injection may now be a new non-invasive treatment for breast cancer. The procedure, demonstrated on mice, offers direct access to the most common origin of breast cancer, the milk ducts, and could be used to offer cancer […]
Cold weather affects joints
Scientists have identified a link between cold weather and joint health. Studies show that four out of 10 adults travel to sunnier places as they feel that extreme cold is bad for their health. A poll was conducted by joint […]
Simple tips for healthy, clean teeth
Amit Rai, an award winning General Dental Practitioner has shared some basic tips that can help you achieve a healthy and clean set of teeth. – Change your toothbrush: A worn out toothbrush cannot clean your teeth properly and may […]
Do we really know how to care for the elderly?
SINGAPORE’s Lee Kuan Yew has just celebrated his 90th birthday a few days ago on Sept 16. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is 89. Former US President George HW Bush is also 89. Then we have the recently retired Pope Emeritus Benedict […]
Heart benefit revealed
Studies reveal that Coenzyme Q10 pills cut death rates among heart failure patients. IF you are concerned about your heart health or suffer from constant fatigue, then you will find this article interesting. You probably already know that Coenzyme Q10 […]
Keep your dish cloths clean
Our ever-thrifty mothers used rags – often old singlets that could still be recycled further – for dish cloths. These days, we rely on sponges or microfibre cloths that do not need detergent to clean our crockery and, yes, […]
