Category: Features
Tackling couples’ fertility issues with in-vitro fertilisation
Assisted reproductive technology is a modern medical marvel effective in helping couples to conceive. Fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) can ensure a safe, healthy pregnancy and delivery – one of the many treatment options offered at Sunway Medical […]
Thailand’s Lab International/Bio Asia Pacific under one roof in September
This year, Thai shows, Lab International, Bio Asia Pacific, and FutureCHEM International, will be held under one roof from 14-16 September at BITEC, Bangkok. Organiser VNU Asia Pacific, together with Thailand Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS), the organising […]
Two new cases of the deadly Marburg virus detected in Ghana
Ghana has confirmed two cases of the highly infectious Marburg virus disease (MVD), local health authorities report. The two people tested positive for the virus, which belongs to the Ebola family of viruses, before succumbing to the illness at a […]
Women should eat more colourful fruits and veggies for better health
Women have noticeably higher rates of chronic illness despite living longer than men. These high rates of illness can be managed by prioritising a diet of brightly-coloured fruits and vegetables such as kale, spinach, yams, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, […]
Virtual reality-in-app used to treat common phobias and anxiety
Recently, a number of New Zealanders refused COVID-19 vaccination due to needle phobia – more and more people worldwide have been found to have a phobia of some sort, which includes anything from a fear of flying, needles, heights, insects, […]
Tiny shapeshifting robots clean teeth and gets rid of bacteria
You might soon be able to use hands-free, shapeshifting microbots to clean your teeth instead of mechanical or motorised toothbrushes. The innovative dental microrobots can not only change shape to form bristles or floss according to the different shapes or […]
US women report successful pregnancies after uterus transplant
A small group of American women who each received a uterus through a transplant went on to have successful pregnancies and healthy babies – more specifically, 19 out of 33 women (58%) delivered a total of 21 babies. About 83% […]
Preterm babies benefit most from mother’s milk
Children born preterm who received greater quantities of maternal milk in the first weeks and months of life were found to have greater academic achievement, higher IQs, and reduced ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) symptoms later on. Investigators from Brigham and […]
Kidney disease testing through 3D-printed portable device
A low-cost, portable device designed for remote monitoring of kidney disease was found to be as accurate as costly and advanced technology available only at well-equipped laboratories. Creators from Flinders University in Australia said the device could ideally be used […]
Adding salt to foods amplifies risk of premature death
Extra sprinkles of salt to your food will increase your chances of dying prematurely – a study of more than half a million people found that those who always added salt to their food had a 28% increased risk of […]
