Category: Features
Changes in social contact may have affected well-being of pregnant women
Research conducted at the University of Essex revealed the protective effect of social support on expectant mothers’ mental health, especially against symptoms associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused a notable spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mothers […]
Iron build-up in the brain linked to age-related cognitive decline
The accumulation or iron in the brains of aging organisms is said to contribute to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease. According to researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Northwestern), treatment with drugs called iron chelators could combat neurodegenerative […]
Healthy eating habits post-Chinese New Year
A good Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration centres around family and food, with the latter usually consisting of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar choices. While gaining a few kilos this festive season is inevitable, it is equally important to be mindful […]
Brain fog from mild COVID linked to lingering inflammation
An after-effect of COVID-19 (COVID), brain fog has been reported in over 65% of patients at a post COVID clinic in New York – suspected due to brain inflammation, as well as the presence of unexpected antibodies found in an […]
Scientists develop novel vaccine that targets aging cells
Aging is caused by the accumulation of poorly functional “senescent” cells, essentially old cells that do not proliferate. The elimination of senescent cells is thought to prevent aging and age-related disorders, including atherosclerosis. Scientists at Juntendo University Graduate School of […]
Vitamin D supplements lower the risk of autoimmune disease
A high daily dose of vitamin D was seen to cause over 20% reduction in risk of developing an autoimmune disease, said researchers from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, US. Autoimmune diseases are a growing concern in […]
Resilience key to boosting mental health
The last two years have caused great waves of depression and anxiety, so much so that it has presented unexpected and unique challenges to our mental health. To better prepare ourselves for the years to come it is crucial to […]
Simple retinal scan evaluates biological age and predicts risk of death
A new observational study found the gap between a person’s chronological age and retinal age was indicative of their risk of death. This led researchers to propose a simple retina scan as a screening tool to indicate whether a person […]
AbbVie’s creative awareness project reflects emotional struggles of patients
A “Patient Immersion Experience” project conceptualised by the Asia chapter of pharma giant AbbVie Inc. (AbbVie) was held late last year across Asia, aimed at elevating the patient-centric approach through wearables that mimic the effects felt by patients with chronic […]
Young-onset dementia – what is it?
Dementia in older adults is attributed to a decline in memory and sensory perception and is slightly less unusual than say, someone in their 30s, 40s, or 50s. Dementia in younger adults is especially traumatic and challenging to acknowledge, and […]
