Lai Cheng

Mankind continues to suffer from the ever-growing diabetes epidemic and the rapid rise of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Ibn Sina (980–1037 CE) commonly known as Avicenna, in his medical encyclopedia “Al-Qanun Fi Al-Tibb” (Arabic for The Canon of Medicine) had a description of diabetes’ symptoms and came out with the term Ziabetes” or “Dianetes” to reflect the polyuric nature of...

Eating together as a family offers children more than just nutrition. Studies show family meals are literally linked to better grades. Researchers found that teens who had 4 or more family meals per week were significantly more likely to earn top grades. This practice is also a powerful boost for their language and literacy development – children who regularly eat with their families have been...

Walking just 7,000 steps (about 3.5 miles, or 5.6km) a day could significantly improve your health and lower your risk of serious diseases, according to a recent analysis of over 50 studies published in the last decade. While many people have heard the advice to hit 10,000 steps a day, this new research suggests that 7,000 steps might be a more realistic, and still powerful target, especially...

Did you know – many foods can contain “hidden” sugars that can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and even gout. Stay mindful of “hidden” sugars in foods and opt for healthier choices. Source: World Health Organization  

Grey hair is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, according to the latest research, the presence of grey hair may be a good sign that your body is naturally protecting itself from cancer. A series of mouse experiments by scientists from the University of Tokyo suggest we've evolved to let go of cells that are at risk of generating tumours at the expense of a little colour. The study reported in...