Health

Singapore: Health Promotion Board to implement plans to reduce sugar in food products

The Health Promotion Board in Singapore is aiming to implement various plans to reduce the amount of sugar in food products.

Feb 19, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Ovarian cancer passed on to women by their fathers, claims study

A new study report published in the PLoS Genetics journal has revealed that a gene mutation that can be passed from fathers to daughters could increase the risks of ovarian cancer.

Feb 19, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Novel stroke treatment repairs damaged brain tissue, says study

The treatment called AB126 was developed using extracellular vesicles (EV), which are fluid-filled structures known as exosomes.

Feb 18, 2018

By IANS

Dirty medical tools could spread proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease

A new study has hinted that a particular brain protein thought to cause Alzheimer's disease could be passed to patients through contaminated surgical tools

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Scientists create human-sheep hybrid, may revolutionize future organ transplants

In a major breakthrough, researchers at the Stanford University have successfully grown sheep embryos containing human cells

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Hypertension drug could prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes, study says

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has revealed that a common drug used to treat hypertension is capable of preventing the onset of type 1 diabetes

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Diabetes

Yogurt may reduce the risk of heart attacks, says study

A joint study by researchers at the Boston University and Harvard has revealed that regular intake of yogurt will drastically reduce the risks of cardiovascular disorders

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Fluctuation in female hormones may cause asthma, claims study

The researchers have associated the onset of menopause with a higher chance of having asthma compared with pre-menopause.

Feb 17, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Study says household cleaning products may harm lung function in women

Researchers say that asthma was more prevalent in women who cleaned at home or at work compared to those who did not clean.

Feb 17, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Singapore minister Gan Kim Yong to chair WHO commission on non-communicable diseases

Gan Kim Yong said he will share Singapore's experience with NCD, exchange views with the global counterparts and contribute to the work of the commission.

Feb 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Diabetes

Transgender woman breastfeeds baby after induced lactation treatment

A transgender woman from the US has become the first to officially breastfeed a baby after an experimental induced lactation treatment which was carried out for three months.

Feb 17, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Copper-coated uniforms may cut infection outbreak at hospitals

Cotton and polyester coated-copper fabrics showed excellent antibacterial resistance against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

Toddlers turning couch potatoes? Survey blames busy parents

A study of 242 parents surveyed in Vancouver showed that half of them allow their toddlers to use smartphones or tablets, ignoring the guidelines of the Canadian Pediatric Society which recommends against it.

Feb 16, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood: Study

The risk of bleeding stroke , condition whereby ruptured blood vessels cause bleeding inside the brain ,is even more common in men.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

heart surgery in infant may cause deafness

Researchers claim heart surgery in infants may cause deafness

Study urged that children who undergo heart surgery should have their hearing evaluated by age 24 to 30 months, to increase their chances of receiving timely medical intervention.

Feb 16, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore: Health Promotion Board to implement plans to reduce sugar in food products

Ovarian cancer passed on to women by their fathers, claims study

Novel stroke treatment repairs damaged brain tissue, says study

Dirty medical tools could spread proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease

Scientists create human-sheep hybrid, may revolutionize future organ transplants

Hypertension drug could prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes, study says

Yogurt may reduce the risk of heart attacks, says study

Fluctuation in female hormones may cause asthma, claims study

Study says household cleaning products may harm lung function in women

Singapore minister Gan Kim Yong to chair WHO commission on non-communicable diseases

Transgender woman breastfeeds baby after induced lactation treatment

Copper-coated uniforms may cut infection outbreak at hospitals

Toddlers turning couch potatoes? Survey blames busy parents

Short kids at greater stroke risk in adulthood: Study

Researchers claim heart surgery in infants may cause deafness

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