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Top 10 practical food safety tips
A balanced, healthy diet is an important part of achieving a healthy lifestyle. And the first step to a healthy diet starts with practising proper food storage and preparation. According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, food poisoning incidences certainly […]
Just 30 mins to check if you have dengue
SINGAPORE – A new test using only about three drops of blood will determine in just half an hour or less if you have dengue. That is the benefit of a new dengue diagnostic kit which produces rapid and reliable […]
Salmonella and E-coli Risk While Washing Poultry at Home
The Food Safety Information Council has found that food-poisoning due to campylobacter has increased phenomenally in the last 20 years. This has also occurred due to unnecessary washing of the meat before it is cooked, according to the council. A […]
S’pore chip diagnoses TB in just 3 hours
SINGAPORE – The time taken to accurately diagnose tuberculosis (TB) looks set to be cut from up to eight weeks down to less than three hours. This is all thanks to a semiconductor chip smaller than a $1 coin, invented […]
Study identifies uncommon gene mutation
Scientists in Singapore have helped identify an uncommon gene mutation which causes thick patches of skin to appear on the palms and soles of patients. As the patients age, more of these very thick and rough skin patches appear on […]
Herbs and Dietary Supplements Could Have Adverse Interactions With Prescribed Drugs
A new study published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice warns that a large number of herbs and dietary supplements could be dangerous to health as they may lead to adverse drug interactions, especially among those who are taking […]
Skipping Breakfast may Cause Weight Gain
People who skip breakfast eat more for lunch and also crave fatty and sugary foods, finds study. Over time, this could lead to slimmers piling on the pounds, despite their best intentions, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday. The warning […]
By Measuring Heartbeats Gadgets Will Identify Their Users
Smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and other devices will identify users by measuring their heartbeats through their fingertips. The gadgets may soon recognize their owners at a touch. “ECG biometrics identifies people by their cardiac rhythm,” Foteini Agrafioti, an engineer at […]
10 scientific ways to instantly boost your mood
Feeling down in the dumps? Sometimes we don’t have the time to spend a day at the spa or invite friends and family over to de-stress and cheer us up. So we’ve compiled a list of quick tricks to […]
New SARS-like virus found in Middle East
Global health officials are closely monitoring a new respiratory virus related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that has left a Qatari citizen in critical condition in a hospital in London. The UN’s World Health Organisation (WHO) put out a […]
