Health

Brief bursts of intense exercise give same health benefits as long duration activity

The study showed a 10 minute protocol gave same benefits as a 45 minute regimen.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Exercise helps a gene prolong lifespan by up to 22 percent

The gene in the dopamine system of the brain can extend lifespan when aided by the right environment.

Apr 25, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Sweet drinks and foods alter genes in brain and cause many diseases

A high-fructose diet also leads to high blood glucose, triglycerides and insulin levels.

Apr 25, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Magnesium the key to the body clock besides many other vital roles

When and how the cells turn food to fuel is also controlled by the nutrient.

Apr 21, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Vegetable oils no better than animal fats in preventing heart disease

Lowering of cholesterol was linked to higher risk of death.

Apr 18, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Minister says Zika virus will 'inevitably' come to Singapore

Large number of tourist arrivals in Singapore means it is tough to close the door shut on the dreaded zika virus.

Apr 18, 2016

By Jacob J

Blood pressure reading must be taken from both arms to assess heart disease risks

A difference in the arms can indicate a risk for heart diseases even in seemingly healthy people.

Apr 18, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Outdoor light helps prevent short-sightedness in children

At least three hours spent outside is advised to help the eye.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Pig heart could soon be used in end-stage human patients after success of transplant in baboons

A new immune system suppressing drug therapy helped avoid organ rejection.

Apr 7, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Study links pizzas, burgers and meat sandwiches to higher cancer risk

Even sugary soft drinks have been associated with high cancer risk.

Apr 6, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Around 640 million people are obese and the number will go further up

Around 10.8% of the men and 14.9 % women across the globe are obese.

Apr 4, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Yoga can cure and prevent cancer says Indian minister

The minister said this would be proven scientifically in a year.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

South Korea reports fresh case of bird flu in ducks

The fresh case involved a strain known as H5N8, the same type of influenza that occurred last November,

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Upcoming HIV vaccine trial gets boost from cell targeting design

The design could help induce the right precursor cell to bind to the HIV protein in the vaccine.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Mammograms can also indicate health of heart

The calcium in arteries of breasts seems to reflect in coronary arteries.

Mar 27, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

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Health

Brief bursts of intense exercise give same health benefits as long duration activity

Exercise helps a gene prolong lifespan by up to 22 percent

Sweet drinks and foods alter genes in brain and cause many diseases

Magnesium the key to the body clock besides many other vital roles

Vegetable oils no better than animal fats in preventing heart disease

Minister says Zika virus will 'inevitably' come to Singapore

Blood pressure reading must be taken from both arms to assess heart disease risks

Outdoor light helps prevent short-sightedness in children

Pig heart could soon be used in end-stage human patients after success of transplant in baboons

Study links pizzas, burgers and meat sandwiches to higher cancer risk

Around 640 million people are obese and the number will go further up

Yoga can cure and prevent cancer says Indian minister

South Korea reports fresh case of bird flu in ducks

Upcoming HIV vaccine trial gets boost from cell targeting design

Mammograms can also indicate health of heart

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