HEALTH
Dust Mites Main Cause Of Allergies In S’pore
Researchers have identified house dust mites as the main cause of respiratory allergies in Singapore.
Eat And Sleep Well To Live Longer
Researchers have found that good sleep patterns can help men live longer, but women will only benefit if they also have a diverse diet.
Diabetics Benefit From High-Protein Diets
A study shows that obese people with diabetes can lose weight on high-protein diets and see improvement in cardiovascular and renal health.
Microparticles To Help Treat Heart Attacks
Researchers have found that microparticles injected into the blood can boost heart function and reduce heart scarring after a heart attack.
‘Icy’ Technique Improves Kidney Transplants
Surgeons have completed 50 kidney transplants using a robot-assisted procedure in which the organ is cooled with ice during the operation.
Honesty ‘Feels Better’ Than Dishonesty
Lying may take more skill but researchers say a reward for telling the truth feels better than one for dishonesty.
Texting Changes The Way We Walk
Researchers have confirmed something you may have suspected: texting on your phone while walking can alter your posture and balance.
Cost Effective To Track Hepatitis B Carriers
A study has determined that monitoring inactive chronic hepatitis B carriers is a cost-effective strategy for managing the disease in China.
MS Patients More Likely To Develop Cancer?
A study in Taiwan has found that patients with multiple sclerosis are more likely to develop cancer, contradicting previous studies.
