HEALTH
Exercise Is The Best Medicine
Postmenopausal women should do moderate to high intensity exercise five times a week to enjoy better physical and mental function, study says.
Shorter Sleep, Faster Aging
The less an elderly person sleeps each day, the greater their decline in cognitive function, study shows.
CSI Launches Singapore’s First Breast Cancer Cell Bank
The Breast Cancer Cell Bank will help to identify new drugs and enhance treatment options for breast cancer patients.
Lead Poisoning Linked To Behavioral Problems
A study of 1,341 preschoolers in China has shown that an average blood lead level as low as 6.4 μg/dL can result in behavioral problems.
Poor Nutrition Linked To Chronic Diseases
Research shows that consuming fruits and vegetables, especially whole grains, can protect against the development of chronic diseases.
Asian Migrants’ Changing Diets
An analysis of New Zealand's 2008/09 Adult National Nutrition survey has shown that Asian migrants are more likely to adopt Western diets the longer they live abroad.
Difficult Labor In Overweight Women Due To Faulty Switch
The ion channel hERG, found to control contractions during labor, is dysregulated in obese women, possibly explaining the pregnancy complications associated with high BMI.
Broccoli Sprouts Help Detoxify Inhaled Air Pollutants
Scientists have found that daily consumption of a broccoli sprout beverage led to the increased detoxification of the air pollutants benzene and acrolein.
Pets Could Transmit Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Think twice before you kiss your family pet. Scientists say that household pets could be a source of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
