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1 in 10 Korean teenagers suffers depression
One in 10 teenagers in Korea suffers from depression, data showed Thursday. About 490,000 or 11.2 percent of teenagers aged 12 to 18 had experienced severe sadness or depression that lasted for about two weeks last year, according to Korea […]
S’pore may release sterile mozzies to combat dengue
SINGAPORE – If the males shoot blanks, female mosquitoes will not be able to create new dengue-spreaders. That is why Singapore could be releasing millions of sterile male mosquitoes here, if field studies are successful, say experts who have backed […]
Sports cars to speed up paramedics’ response times to emergencies
DUBAI – Paramedics will soon be able to speed to the scene of traffic accidents and other emergencies in a high-powered sports car that can hit 260kph, dramatically reducing response times. The two-seater Lotus Evora, named the First Responder, was […]
Looking for doctor in Dubai? New app will help you find right one now
Dubai Health Authority, DHA, on Saturday announced that it will display several “breakthrough IT solutions” during GITEX 2014 ICT technology tradeshow, in line with the vision of transforming Dubai into a smart city. Among those is, DHA said, “the first-of-its-kind […]
Higher lead levels allowed in food, supplements in Singapore
Singapore regulations allow slightly higher lead levels in food and health supplements than those of some other countries. The difference was brought to light last week after a health scare over lead levels contained in a popular traditional Chinese medicine. […]
Dengue cases and deaths at record levels in Malaysia
MALAYSIA – The number of dengue cases and deaths has reached record levels, surpassing the combined total of the past two years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. “There have been 74,335 dengue cases with 143 deaths as […]
Putting all eggs in one basket
Even with the rule changes, family planners say, some couples may find urban life too expensive to support a second child. China’s Communist Party leaders have praised their one-child policy for preventing the population from spiraling out of control, but […]
Coverage of antenatal care in India has to be increased: WHO
In 2013, globally, preterm birth complications were responsible for 15 per cent (0.96 million) of deaths in children under five years of age. It is a leading cause of death in neonates (0-27 days after birth). According to WHO, about […]
Outcry over unnecessary medical tests and diagnosis
PETALING JAYA – Already struggling to cope with high medical costs, Malaysians are now worried about over-diagnosis and over-treatment – a growing global trend. Shirley Yeh, 56, complained that she was charged over RM50,000 when her mother was recently admitted […]
Guangdong dengue fears reach fever pitch
GUANGZHOU – South China’s Guangdong Province is on high alert for dengue fever with more than 1,000 new cases reported every day since Monday. Over 1,300 new cases were reported on Thursday, bringing the total to almost 18,000 including four […]
