Category: Education
Nestlé pursues open innovation, nutrition research for health and longevity
US-headquartered Nestlé Health Science, a wholly-owned health-science subsidiary of Nestlé, has entered a strategic collaboration with the University of California, Davis Innovation Institute for Food & Health to advance nutrition and health innovations, support startup development, and explore research and […]
Singaporeans moving toward healthier lifestyles – Survey
Singaporeans are adopting healthier habits, with more people exercising and getting screened while smoking rates fall to a record low, according to the Ministry of Health’s National Population Health Survey 2024. The recently published survey also reported a strong recovery […]
Malaysian experts stress why right diagnosis in cancer matters
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but today there is more reason for hope than ever before – survival and recovery are increasingly possible. At the heart of this progress is technology that not only delivers new treatments but also […]
What those “eye floaters” might be warning you about your eye health
Retinal detachment may sound rare, but it is a real risk, especially if you are over 40, highly myopic, or have a family history of eye problems. Once it happens, time is your most critical ally. Dr Peh Khaik Kee […]
Research collab sets sights on MASLD diagnostics advancement in Singapore
Siemens Healthineers and the National University Hospital (NUH) Singapore have launched a research collaboration to advance diagnostic solutions for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), which affects nearly 40% of adults in Singapore, exceeding the global average of 30%. Formerly […]
Reclaiming the voice: Let’s talk about holistic care in head, neck cancer
Resource person: Dr Ben Yap Beng Khiong, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at OncoCare Cancer Centre Malaysia Cancer’s impact to identity, dignity For patients, a diagnosis of head and neck cancer goes beyond medical treatment. It affects daily activities many take for […]
Asia’s patients say healthcare access is burdensome – Study
Complicated access to healthcare and a lack of guidance are keeping patients from receiving the care they need, when they need it, according to research from Economist Impact commissioned by Prudential, a life and health insurance and asset management company […]
Multidrug-resistant bacteria linked to war injuries – study
A new study from the University of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital has revealed that refugees hospitalized for war injuries carry a significantly higher risk of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Researchers found that nearly 80% of Ukrainian patients treated for war-related […]
First-of-its-kind RNA-based tool developed for cancer and infectious disease research
Researchers at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have created a tool that can scan thousands of biological samples to detect transfer RNA (tRNA) modifications. These tiny chemical changes regulate how cells grow, adapt to stress, and respond […]
Cells “shed waste” to speed healing, aid recovery – study
When injured, cells deploy regulated responses to promote healing. These include a long-studied self-destruction process that clears away damaged cells and a more recently described phenomenon that helps older cells revert to a younger, regenerative state. Now, a study in […]
