Health

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

Scientists unravel mystery behind spurt in diabetes

a recent study answered a long-standing question as to why diabetics have more amount of an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase 4 or DPP4 in their blood.

Oct 27, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

Seoul airport plans to open plastic surgery clinic

The Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and other medical associations have also condemned the idea based on the dangers a patient might face on flights even after undergoing the simplest operations, such as double-eyelid surgeries, which are very popular in Asia.

Oct 25, 2017

By IANS

Brussels sprouts and green tea make aggressive breast cancers treatable, says study

Doctors say that the tumours in ER-negative breast cancer are likely to respond less to hormone therapy than that of ER-positive. This eventually makes ER-negative breast cancers typically very aggressive.

Oct 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Best 6 reasons why avocados should include in your diet

6 reasons why avocados should be included in diet

Unlike other fruits, avocados have multiple benefits in the body, such as controlling hypertension, heart stroke, kidney problems, etc.

Oct 23, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Top 7 reasons to include orange in your diet

These 6 mind-blowing facts about oranges will convince you to have one everyday

Oranges are especially beneficial when you have a weak immune system and prone to catch diseases.

Oct 22, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Meet Jedhinda, taxi driver who helped reduced maternal mortality rates by 27% in Tanzania

Want to live long? Avoid these 5 lifestyle factors

Majority of people spend their weekends sitting on a chair and watching television. Sitting more than 3 hours in the same place may short your 9 months of life expectancy, found study.

Oct 22, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Not washing hands properly? WHO lists 5 negative health effects

The hand-washing program is highly recommended by WHO as most of the infectious diseases are caused due to contaminated hands. Here are some proper hand-washing habits which may prevent illness.

Oct 18, 2017

By Bikash Rai

J & J psoriasis drug gets USFDA nod for expanded use among adolescent patients

Stelara, plaque psoriasis drug was being approved by U.S for its expansion, used to treat adolescent with a skin disorder from moderate to severe said J&J.

Oct 16, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Five ways to treat hypertension naturally

Stressed by high blood pressure? Here's 5 natural ways to curb hypertension

High blood pressure is a major health risk for most people, for if left untreated, it may bring forth other illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes.

Oct 15, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Malaysian woman jailed and fined for stealing 10 chocolate bars on Christmas Day

Avoid these 5 foods and drinks to have good night sleep

Avoiding bad late-night snacks and getting right food and drinks may help you to sleep well for more hours.

Oct 15, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Breast cancer awareness month 2017: Hair dyes may raise risk of the disease

Finnish researchers found in a separate study that women use hair dye were more likely to develop breast cancer.

Oct 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

World Arthritis Day: All you need to know about the disease

Every year, World Arthritis Day is celebrated on October 12 across the globe to raise awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), which are a leading cause of disability.

Oct 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore scientists crack tropical fruit Durian genome

Singaporean scientists have achieved a world's first by decoding the complete genetic map of durian, a highly prized tropical fruit delicacy known in Asia as the "king of fruits".

Oct 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

World Obesity Day: 7 foods that will help you to fight the disease

Experts say that if this continues nearly 2.7 billion adults worldwide will suffer from overweight and obesity by 2025.

Oct 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Health byte: 6 health benefits of drinking tender coconut water

Coconut water is a low-calorie tropical beverage with huge health benefits such as reducing overweight, lowering blood pressure, avoiding hydration and hangover

Oct 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai