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US foreign aid cuts to HIV treatment programs may do more harm than good
The negative impact of the proposed cutbacks in US foreign aid for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs could outweigh any potential savings, according to a report by an international team of investigators. The study is the first to document the […]
Brazil releases millions of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes to fight dengue
Scientists in Brazil have begun to release the first wave of millions of mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria to prevent them from spreading dengue. Thousands of Aedesaegypti mosquitoes carrying the bacteria were released in front of journalists by scientists […]
Singapore to improve training, salary of clinical research coordinators
As clinical research takes on an increasing and more vital role in the search for healthcare solutions that are specifically tailored for the needs of Singapore’s population, its Health Ministry is putting in S$35 million to fund training programs and […]
New smartphone app could detect pancreatic cancer with just a selfie
Doctors may be able to detect pancreatic cancer and other diseases earlier in people with just a snap of a smartphone selfie using a mobile app developed by researchers at the University of Washington in the US. BiliScreen uses a […]
Virtual reality game may help scientists spot dementia earlier
Around 850,000 people in the UK alone are living with dementia – a set of symptoms, including memory loss and difficulties with language and problem-solving, that could impair a person’s mental abilities to perform daily tasks. This number is expected […]
Higher lithium levels in drinking water linked to lower risk of dementia
Researchers in Denmark studied 800,000 people and found that people who drink water with higher levels of lithium, which is natural found in tap water, appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia. Although the findings are not clear-cut, […]
Google, NAMI jointly develop depression, mental health test for Americans
Tech giant Google and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in the US have partnered and developed a test that could help Americans check for depression or mental illness through their mobile device. People in the US who type […]
Drug combination found to be highly effective against heart diseases
Scientists in a major international study has found that the combination of two drugs – rivaroxaban and aspirin – is more effective in preventing further heart complications in people with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) as compared to only aspirin or only […]
Brisk walking helps middle-aged people stay healthy
Middle-aged people, those between the ages 40 and 60, are being urged to start doing regular brisk walks to help them stay healthy and reduce the risk of early death. Even 10 minutes of brisk walking each day could have […]
HMA 2017: Looking at the future of healthcare in the Philippines, Asia Pacific
MANILA: Strong economic growth in the Asia Pacific region and in the Philippines in particular comes with benefits and challenges for the healthcare industry. Although the region is seeing an increase in hospitals, patients in both rural and urban areas […]
