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Vitamin D Supplements Not Much Helpful During Pregnancy
Research published in The Lancet says that taking vitamin D supplements in pregnancy seems to make no difference to a child’s bone health, in contrast to guidelines in some countries. University of Bristol investigators in western England looked at vitamin […]
Vitamin E Helps Prevent Cancer
Recent studies have suggested that vitamin E could prevent cancer. In a new study, researchers showed in prostate cancer cells that one form of vitamin E inhibits the activation of an enzyme that is essential for cancer cell survival. The […]
Drink up the 5 big benefits of tea
A cup of tea wakes you up in the morning, rounds off an evening meal and, well, they do not call it teatime for nothing. Now, it has been further confirmed that tea leaves steeped in boiling water are good […]
Singapore scientists discover ‘switch’ critical to wound healing
SINGAPORE – Scientists from A*STAR’s Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) have identified a molecular “switch” that controls the migration of skin cells necessary for wounds to close and heal. This is especially significant for diabetics and other patients who suffer […]
The youth hormone
This is the second article on hormones that are important for good health. In the first instalment (Hormones for health, Fit4life, Feb 17), I wrote about insulin, testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone. I also explained about bio-identical hormones. Today, I will […]
Philips firms up top leadership in Healthcare and Lighting in Asia Pacific
Netherlands-headquartered Royal Philips Electronics has announced its recent additions to its senior leadership team to benefit further on the vast growth opportunities in the Asian region and beyond. Rapid aging population, population growth and increase in lifestyle-related diseases impact the […]
Lifting Heavy Objects Could Reduce Mobility of Hands Due to Nerve Damage
Researchers at an Israeli university have found that lifting heavy objects, such as school bags or occupational gear carried by soldiers and firefighters, could damage the nerves that connect the brain and hands. The damage includes simple irritation to diminished […]
New drug developed to combat flu pandemic
A new drug has been proven to be effective in preventing the spread of different strains of influenza in laboratory models – including resistant strains of the virus, Australian top science institute CSIRO said on Friday. The breakthrough, published in […]
Rotten Egg Gas may Slow Ageing- Study
Hydrogen sulphide – the gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell could lead to fountain of youth and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, say scientists. The scientists, who reviewed studies on the malodorous gas and its effects […]
Instant coffee mix, creamer contain more saturated fat than meat
SEOUL – Both instant coffee mix and powdered creamer contain high fat levels equivalent to fatty pork, a report found on Thursday. According to a research team led by professor Hwang Geum-taek of Seoul National University, most instant coffee stick […]
