Category: Features
Brainstem stimulation a potential treatment solution for depression
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston) have found deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeted towards a specific bundle of nerves in the brainstem to be a viable therapy for treatment-resistant depression. A small […]
Smart walker attachment helps keep seniors safer
Older adults can now safely move around on their own – engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built a motion-detecting device that attaches to mobility aids such as walkers and rollators. The battery-operated device, known as “WalkWise,” will […]
Three-in-one Thailand Lab show to feature in September
Thailand Lab International 2022 – the 12th exhibition and conference on analytical laboratory & technology, biotechnology & life sciences, chemical & safety, as well as the 3rd Bio Asia Pacific for biotechnology, life sciences and smart health in the Asia […]
ThoughtFull, AIA Malaysia to provide mental health support to corporate insurance
ThoughtFull, a digital mental health platform based in Southeast Asia, has teamed up with life insurers from AIA Malaysia (AIA) to enrich corporate insurance with end-to-end mental health support – AIA plans to integrate ThoughtFull’s mental health care capabilities into […]
A blood test to detect diabetes before symptom onset?
Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland are looking into developing a blood test for early detection of diabetes for patients at risk. The test would check for a molecular biomarker that could be associated with a deterioration […]
Step up dengue prevention programmes, International SOS urges
Leading security and health services company, International SOS, is encouraging organisations to be more proactive about dengue awareness and prevention as cases continue to rise and affect tens of millions of people globally. International SOS has reported of an overall […]
More Malaysian youths engaging in sex, Durex finds
A recent survey conducted by Durex Malaysia (Durex), joined by over 1,000 adults between 18 and 30 years old, found a statistical rise in sexual activity despite dismal understanding of sexual health. According to the Durex Survey (Durex Malaysia’s Sexual […]
Drug absorption in the stomach affected by body posture
First-of-its-kind research using a novel silicone simulator – based on the anatomy and morphology of the stomach, has shown how body posture affects stomach motility and drug dissolution. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine […]
How can we start destigmatising mental health conversations?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that one in seven or 14% of young people aged 10-19 years old experience some form of mental health condition, which goes largely untreated. Stress during adolescence can be exacerbated by exposure to […]
Is chocolate really good for your health?
Chocolate’s popularity is owed to its many variable and delectable tastes – but does chocolate really benefit your health? Some studies have found that some types of chocolate are able to lower blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol and the […]
