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Vegetarian Diet Cuts Death Risk
Vegetarian diets are associated with a reduced risk of death, says report published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The possible relationship between diet and mortality is an important area of study. Vegetarian diets have been associated with reductions in risk for […]
Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Risk of Alzheimer’s: Study
A study says that scientists have shown that healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking, exercising and healthy eating could lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. To examine the impact of these lifestyle choices on memory throughout adult life, University […]
Malaysians not consuming enough dairy
PETALING JAYA – It appears that Malaysians do not practise what they preach as far as milk consumption is concerned. A consumer research found that 72 per cent of 1,000 Malaysians surveyed believed that dairy was an important part of […]
Children need at least 1 hr of exercise daily
JAPAN – The education ministry recommends children get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day to raise their physical strength, which is hovering at a low level nationwide. Last year, the ministry drew up guidelines that give specific examples […]
Gnawing problem of ‘rat urine disease’ in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA – Many people frequent the hawker stalls and restaurants in the Sentosa commercial and business hub in Section 17 here, oblivious to the alarming rat infestation in the area. A probe team from The Star visited the area […]
Death Toll Rises To 30 in Saudi Arabia Due to SARS-like Virus
The World Health Organization said that the global death toll from a SARS-like virus has risen to 30, after three people died of the illness in Saudi Arabia, which is bearing the brunt of the outbreak. WHO spokesman Glenn Thomas […]
Children of Long-lived Parents at Lower Risk of Diseases: Study
According to a new study, children of parents who live to a ripe old age are more likely to live longer, and are less prone to cancer and other common diseases associated with ageing. Experts at the University of Exeter […]
Study Finds Surge in Children Accidentally Eating Marijuana-laced Foods
The relaxation of marijuana laws in Colorado has caused a significant spike in the number of young children treated for accidentally eating marijuana-laced cookies, candies, brownies and beverages, according to a new study. “We have seen an increase in unintentional […]
Japanese Technology Can Help You Get A Health Check
The search for new ways of handling the rise of diseases is linked to modern lifestyle. Japan has taken the lead by launching a device for women to measure their body temperature, which tells a lot about their health, body […]
Small Molecule Could Have Big Impact on Cancer: Study
A novel small molecule that might become a large weapon in the fight against prostate cancer was designed and synthesized by Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn, associate professor of chemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas. In a study published online […]
