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More women interested in freezing eggs for future pregnancy
TOKYO – More Japanese women are interested in freezing and preserving their eggs for future pregnancy, now that a national organization on reproductive medicine has formally allowed unmarried women to do so — and without medical cause — from last […]
Why isn’t there a treatment or vaccine for Ebola?
In the four decades since the Ebola virus was first identified in Africa, treatment hasn’t changed much. There are no licensed drugs or vaccines for the deadly disease. Some are being developed, but none have been rigorously tested in humans. […]
Anti-malaria drug may be used to treat asthma, say researchers
SINGAPORE: A drug commonly used to treat malaria is showing promising signs that it could also be used to help control asthma more safely and effectively than other treatments available on the market, a scientist from the National University of […]
Ebola outbreak in West Africa – rising number of calls to International SOS
Singapore – International SOS has seen another rise in the number of requests for advice on Ebola in recent weeks. Since 1 March, 2014 the medical and travel security group has received hundreds of requests for advice on the outbreak, […]
‘Wearable kidney’ may offer dialysis on the go
SINGAPORE – Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and local technology company Awak are testing a portable kidney dialysis machine that could provide a convenient and efficient option for patients. The 1kg machine can be worn on a belt or carried in […]
‘Electroceuticals’ could be the answer to treating diabetes
A radical new approach to treating a host of common diseases could soon benefit diabetics in the UAE. In the search for potential miracle cures, electricity may seem an unlikely candidate. The mere mention of it conjures up images of […]
Why am I always sick?
People are sick, and so much so that common conditions like allergies, gastrointestinal problems, frequent headaches, and low levels of energy are considered ‘normal’ and not a sign of sickness. To have disease so widespread in so many areas of […]
30 infant formulas contaminated with high levels of aluminum
Researchers in a new study have discovered that infant formulas continue to be contaminated with high levels of aluminum following a 2010 study that showed similar results. Prof. Exley, the lead researcher in the 2010 study at Keele University, has […]
Condoms armored with virus-killing lubricant
Coming soon: A condom coated with a special gel that has been able to deactivate as much as 99.9 percent of viruses in laboratory testing, including but not limited to HIV, the herpes virus and the human papillomavirus A condom […]
Acid used for toilet cleaning may cause respiratory diseases: Survey
New Delhi – The survey, conducted across six cities, including Delhi, also found that 59 percent of Delhiites were completely oblivious to health and safety hazards posed by acid used for toilet cleaning. “Long term exposure of acid fumes, even […]
