Category: Features
Daily dose of yoghurt to lower high blood pressure
A new observational study by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found associations between yoghurt consumption and lowered blood pressure, especially in people suffering from hypertension. Globally, more than a billion people suffer from hypertension or high […]
Country’s first volunteering app launched by Malaysian Red Crescent Society
Malaysians can now easily register as volunteers with local non-government organisations (NGOs) thanks to the very first volunteer app launched by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS), MySukarela. A first of its kind in Malaysia, the app offers interested volunteers […]
Behavioural therapy model shown to successfully treat HIV/AIDS and depression
A new study by researchers at the University of Miami has the potential for treating people struggling with HIV/AIDS and depression. The study was based in South Africa, home to the highest number of cases in the world and a […]
MMC Malaysia holds colorectal cancer awareness workshop
A panel of specialists from Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC) in Malacca City suggest a lesser-known approach to patient care for colorectal cancer by “having varied expertise within one cohesive team.” MMC has organised a workshop “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating […]
New Omicron-specific vaccine to be ready by January, Novavax
Biotechnology company Novavax Inc. (Novavax) anticipates developing and mass manufacturing an Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine as soon as January next year. Different from current mRNA vaccines, Novavax’s new protein subunit vaccine involves engineering host cells – from a moth – to […]
P&G Health launches “First Iron Deficiency Diagnosis and Counselling Guide” for pharmacists
P&G Health, the health care division of Procter & Gamble, have developed and launched a standardised ‘First Iron Deficiency Diagnosis and Counselling Guide’ for pharmacists in conjunction with Iron Deficiency Day 2021. Developed using the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists […]
Longer dose interval between vaccinations produces stronger immune response
Delaying the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination brings about a stronger immune response, claim investigators of study conducted under the Canadian COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF). The peer-reviewed study looked into how the pandemic has affected paramedics in North […]
Taiwan CECC sets strict regulations for New Year’s to curb virus activity
This year’s New Year celebration COVID-19-prevention measures will remain the same as last year due to concerns that the cold weather may lead to increased viral activity, Taiwanese Health Minister Chen Shih-chung has said. However, as concerns about the rise […]
New, non-invasive scanner images the hand to detect cholesterol levels
Long-term blood lipid detection and management has not been easy as the traditional indicator, low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), is prone to fluctuate with the influence of diet, exercise, and weight. Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of […]
Current vaccines likely ineffective against new coronavirus variant
The CEO of drugmaker Moderna, Stéphane Bancel, has said the current crop of COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to be as effective against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus; and that it could take months to begin shipping a vaccine that […]
