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Sugary drinks promote weight gain, diabetes, more than sugary food
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been found to add to calorie intake and body weight, compared to sugary food items, according to research from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. The […]
Exercise recommended for cancer patients undergoing treatment
Patients with cancer can benefit from physical activity during their cancer care pathway, especially those who suffer from side effects like cardiovascular disease. A review by Macmillan Cancer Support, a British charity, suggests that following an exercise programme not only […]
Focusing on the needs of the geriatric sector in Asia
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is the fastest ageing region globally. By 2050, the population of older persons (aged over 60) would have reached 1.3 billion. Major issues that are confronting the elders, from nutrition and wellness to access to […]
Duke-NUS finds cause for vaccine-resistant dengue virus
The dengue virus (DENV) can cause its victims to suffer either mild dengue fever or fatal dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Dengue infections are particularly prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Recently, a research team from Singapore’s Duke-NUS […]
Chinese scientists find unique alcohol-producing gut bacteria may cause liver disease
An unusual case of a patient with severe liver damage, and suffering from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), who consistently became drunk after eating high-carbohydrate meals, has led some Chinese researchers to find a kind of gut bacteria that produces high levels […]
Medical Fair Thailand 2019 prepares for future healthcare concerns
As Thailand continues to strengthen its status as a medical hub of ASEAN/Asia, investment and innovation is key – Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA) will be part of national pavilions at the ninth edition of its medical fair – officiated […]
Broccoli sprouts may fix schizophrenia brain chemical imbalance
Schizophrenia, characterised by hallucinations, delusions and disordered thinking and behavior, affects millions of people worldwide. While drugs used to treat schizophrenia can cause a variety of undesirable side effects for its patients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Maryland, US, […]
Microplastics in drinking water not hazardous at current levels, says WHO
Over the past few years, several studies have reported the presence of microplastics in treated tap and bottled water, raising questions and concerns about the impact that microplastics in drinking-water might have on human health. In its first report on […]
Insomnia may lead to heart disease and stroke
Insomnia, whether consciously or not, is a debilitating condition to most – a new study has found that insomniacs have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke than those who rest well. While previous observational studies have associated just […]
UN recommends plant-based diet, revised land management to fight climate change
Climate change is upon us and may worsen quickly if measures are not taken to preserve the environment. In a recent advocate by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UN-IPCC) switching to a plant-based diet can help the […]
