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Singapore to invest S$24mn to fill 9,000 needed jobs in healthcare sector
Singapore is investing S$24 million in various schemes to attract and encourage more citizens to take up jobs in the healthcare sector and fill the country’s need for 9,000 healthcare workers over the next three years, according to its Ministry […]
US chemists develop cheap, effective “nanodote” against snake venom
Chemists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the US have developed a cheaper and more effective way to neutralize the venom from snake bites compared with traditional remedies. An estimated 4.5 million people are bitten worldwide annually, 2.7 […]
Eating more soy could help lower death risk from breast cancer
A new study has found that consuming more soy could help lower the risk and prevent early deaths from breast cancer in women. Breast cancer patients who ate the most soy foods were 21% less likely to die over nine-and-a-half […]
Researchers discover 18 genes associated with autism
A team of researchers at Autism Speaks, an autism advocacy organization in the US, analyzed the genes of people with autism and their relatives, and uncovered 18 genes that are associated with the disorder. The study adds to the considerable […]
Study shows more evidence connecting Parkinson’s disease to gut bacteria
A new study has found more evidence that connects the neurodegenerative condition Parkinson’s disease to the composition of the microbiome of the gut. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the US shows that Parkinson’s disease and the […]
Obesity linked to higher risk of developing 11 types of cancer, review confirms
A research review has confirmed that obesity is linked to a greater risk of developing 11 types of cancer including malignancies of the breast, ovary, kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum and bone marrow. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, […]
US CDC expresses concern on sudden spread of H7N9 bird flu in China
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the sudden spread of the H7N9 bird flu in China is a “cause for concern”, infecting 460 people in the country. US CDC flu expert Dr. Tim Uyeki said it […]
Abnormal sleeping patterns linked to higher obesity risk, researchers say
Abnormal sleeping patterns – sleeping too much or sleeping too little – can increase the risk of being overweight or obese for those who are already genetically predisposed to it regardless of diet, health or socio-demographic group, researchers have discovered. […]
Researchers find way that could possibly reduce organ donation shortages
Researchers in the US have made a scientific advance that could possible reduce the critical shortage in organ donations and boost the number of organs available for transplant each year. Deep-freezing organs and tissue through cryopreservation has been possible since […]
Prevent the formation of kidney stones with these four easy steps
Kidney stones are formed when mineral deposits in the urine turn into hard crystals in the kidneys.Most stones are small enough to be passed out spontaneously in the urine, though this may take up to four weeks. Large stones can […]
