A jab and a light to burn the fat away


The specially-developed hydrogel is injected into a fat deposit directly under the skin (represented by a model here), before being exposed to a near infrared light to break down the fat. — NTU Singapore

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new therapeutic approach to obesity and related metabolic disorders.

In laboratory experiments, this new approach demonstrated a significant reduction in body fat and body weight, as well as improvement in the blood markers that accompany these disorders.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Health

Prolonged sitting affects active young adults too
‘Help, I have a breast lump!’
These two infections affect senior citizens more severely
Rebooting the adult immune system when it becomes less effective
Nanoplastics found to block antibiotics in our body
Preventing babies from being born before their time
How 'petticoat' or 'saree cancer' can occur
'Adult' diabetes is increasingly affecting our children
WHO lists top priority pathogens for vaccine development
Is Pilates too strenuous for senior citizens?

Others Also Read