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New steering device to help avoid accidents developed
A new type of panic-free steering device developed by an engineer could help avoid accidents. Rene Guerster believes that his proposed technology, ‘computer-mediated steering,’ already common in engine controls, will enable steering around a suddenly-appearing obstacle without hand-over-hand fumbling. Guerster’s […]
Men retiring early not likelier to die sooner, says research
A recent research finds that men who retire early from their job are no more set to die sooner. Lead Australian author John Piggott and researchers from Norway took advantage of a ‘natural experiment.’ In 1989, Norway introduced an early […]
Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function: study
Two compounds found in red grapes and blueberries may help boost the human immune system, a U. S. study said Tuesday. Resveratrol in red grapes and pterostilbene from blueberries could work with vitamin D to raise the expression of the […]
Singapore researchers discover world’s first drug therapy to reverse heart disorder
The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) research team has successfully and completely reversed the effects of the hERG (human ether-a-go-go-related gene) mutation in long QT syndrome 2 (LQTS 2) in patient-specific heart cells, scoring a world’s first. Long QT syndrome […]
Over 1,000 tons of Fukushima water dumped after typhoon
TOKYO – The operator of the leaking Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it dumped more than 1,000 tons of polluted water into the sea after a typhoon raked the facility. Typhoon Man-yi smashed into Japan on Monday, bringing with […]
Many new kidney patients are also diabetic
PETALING JAYA – Almost 60 per cent of over 5,800 new kidney patients who require dialysis or kidney transplants last year have diabetes. The 20th Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry 2012 said 11 per cent suffered from hypertension, which is […]
Implantable electronic shrink wrap promises to be a boon to human hearts
Researchers have revealed that laminating devices, which could enhance human health and performance by marrying electronics with the human body, onto tissues could help achieve natural motions, without mechanical constraint. John A. Rogers, Ph.D., of the Departments of Materials Science, […]
Healthy diet could cut depression risk
Intake of healthy diet could reduce the risk of depression, say researchers. The study of 2,000 men was conducted at the University of Eastern Finland. Anu Ruusunen, MSc, said that the study reinforces the hypothesis that a healthy diet has […]
6 common fitness myths debunked
You can spot-reduce fat This is the king of fitness myths – that you can reduce fat in one area by doing specific and targeted exercises. Here’s the thing – you cannot spot-reduce your problem areas unless you go for […]
Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries: Minister
GEORGE TOWN – Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries despite rising costs, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. “The increase in healthcare cost is a global phenomenon and comparatively, Malaysia’s is still cheaper and […]
