Big hair? Bald? How much difference your hair really makes to keep you cool or warm
Compared with other animals, our hair does not have as much influence on keeping us warm or cool as you might think.
Sat Feb 17 2024
Stress might make you age faster, but it's not irreversible
Not only is biological age determined by more than just the passage of time, but positive action could help prevent the body aging quickly.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Plastic is not only harming our planet, it may also be making us fat
Recent research suggests that plastic can contribute to weight gain and its compounds can have a disruptive effect on metabolism.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Fasting, not calorie count, boosts lifespan in mice: Study
Eating less often does more to improve the health and lifespan of rodents than simply eating less, a study said.
Tue Oct 19 2021
How box breathing can help you relax in a matter of minutes
In a matter of minutes, this breathing technique can reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep and improve concentration.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Eating habits, sedentary lifestyle... students may be some of the hardest hit during the pandemic
The simple fact of switching to doing distance learning for one's courses was also detrimental.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Female reproductive hormones could help protect against severe forms of COVID-19
A UIC researcher has shown that estrogen and progesterone could also have a protective effect against certain COVID-19 symptoms.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Your diet, tailor-made according to your gut bacteria
Researchers have identified how some common bacteria found in the gut react during metabolism.
Fri Sep 11 2015
Probiotics could help protect against inflammation, obesity
Eating the same amount of calories worth of different fats produces different gut bacteria, according to a new study.
Sun Aug 30 2015
Losing just 30 minutes of sleep could promote weight gain: study
Sleeping 30 minutes less than necessary can have long-term consequences for body weight and metabolism, according to a new study.
Sun Mar 08 2015
Red wine could boost the metabolism: study
Red wine or even the juice from red grapes could induce fat burning when consumed in moderation.
Mon Feb 09 2015
Metabolism pointer for quitting smoking
Most smokers who try to give up tobacco fail within the first week, so matching them to the best treatment is essential, its authors said.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Study says staying cool creates 'good' brown fat
Brown fat, prevalent in lean people, is the key player in metabolism because it generates heat.
Mon Jun 23 2014
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024