Health

This 3-drug combo can improve lungs affected by cystic fibrosis

Patients of cystic fibrosis (CF), who have a single copy of the most common genetic mutation for the disease, can get some relief from a three-drug combination.

Nov 4, 2019

By R Siva Kumar

Measles behind 'immune amnesia' as it knocks out body's immune memory, says study

Vaccinations to prevent measles can help you to prevent 'immune amnesia' or the wiping out of a protective immunity shield in the body.

Nov 4, 2019

By R Siva Kumar

NUS scientists identify key cause and possible treatment for Alzheimer's

Yale-NUS College researchers identified a common anti-diabetes drug, called Metformin, which may cure Alzheimer's disease

Nov 2, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

New antibody can protect you from wide-ranging flu strains, scientists reveal

Scientists have found a new antibody that can be used in a universal flu vaccine and leveraged for more effective emergency treatments

Nov 2, 2019

By R Siva Kumar

Studying a primate embryo tells us a lot about human development, scientists reveal

Through a technique to enable primate embryos to grow in the laboratory, the researchers got molecular details of key developmental processes.

Nov 2, 2019

By R Siva Kumar

This quadriplegic can drive a wheelchair just using his tongue!

In a recent clinical trial, scientists confirmed that assistive technology can enable individuals with high-level spinal cord injuries to maneuver a powered wheelchair or control a mouse cursor - with just some simple tongue movements.

Nov 1, 2019

By R Siva Kumar

NTU's research led scientists to understand effects of microorganisms on humans

After this study, the researchers are currently preparing to understand the effect of air microbial communities on the environment

Oct 31, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

NTU

Teenagers describe chaos, say bags were not checked at Manchester concert

Teens can 'chill', as study reveals social media does not make you anxious or depressed

An eight-year study indicates that the amount of time spent on social media or screen time does not automatically increase anxiety or depression among teenagers

Oct 30, 2019

By R Siva Kumar

Depression

Why do people yawn when they see others doing it? Read to know more

Research shows that the human urge to yawn gets triggered off by the sight of others yawning and by primitive reflexes in the primary motor cortex.

Oct 30, 2019

By R Siva Kumar

Malaysian police detain couple and seize 182kg of ganja in Jelutong

'Scarce evidence' to show that marijuana benefits patients of anxiety or depression, say scientists

Scientists say there is poor evidence of marijuana being beneficial in treating mental health disorders.

Oct 29, 2019

By Priya Yadav

Depression

Aspirin, ibuprofen and fish oil -- more effective treating depression than antidepressants: Study

A study says statins, painkillers, and fish oil are more effective in treating mental health disorders than antidepressants alone.

Oct 29, 2019

By Priya Yadav

Depression

Hundreds of children tested HIV positive due to 'out of bin' syringe use in Pakistan

HIV cases have been surging in Sindh province of Pakistan, with healthcare authorities blaming it on reused syringes.

Oct 28, 2019

By Priya Yadav

Scientists find brain cells linked with OCD, anxiety behaviour; women more at risk

Scientists found that Hoxb8-lineage microglia prevent people from developing OCD, anxiety, which affects females more than males.

Oct 28, 2019

By Priya Yadav

Sunlight makes your gut healthy, study reveals

Scientists say UVB exposure to the body can improve the health of a person's gut.

Oct 27, 2019

By Priya Yadav

Patient paralyzed from neck down 'writes' up to 39 characters per minute, here's how

The current speed of 39 characters per minute is three times slower compared to normal handwriting but researchers believe it will increase with more practice.

Oct 27, 2019

By Pinaz Kazi

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This 3-drug combo can improve lungs affected by cystic fibrosis

Measles behind 'immune amnesia' as it knocks out body's immune memory, says study

NUS scientists identify key cause and possible treatment for Alzheimer's

New antibody can protect you from wide-ranging flu strains, scientists reveal

Studying a primate embryo tells us a lot about human development, scientists reveal

This quadriplegic can drive a wheelchair just using his tongue!

NTU's research led scientists to understand effects of microorganisms on humans

Teens can 'chill', as study reveals social media does not make you anxious or depressed

Why do people yawn when they see others doing it? Read to know more

'Scarce evidence' to show that marijuana benefits patients of anxiety or depression, say scientists

Aspirin, ibuprofen and fish oil -- more effective treating depression than antidepressants: Study

Hundreds of children tested HIV positive due to 'out of bin' syringe use in Pakistan

Scientists find brain cells linked with OCD, anxiety behaviour; women more at risk

Sunlight makes your gut healthy, study reveals

Patient paralyzed from neck down 'writes' up to 39 characters per minute, here's how

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