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Cancer now main cause of death in 12 EU countries
Diseases of the heart and blood, also known as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), are still the main cause of death in people worldwide, with 17.3 million victims globally. But in 12 European countries, cancer has overtaken CVD for that top spot. […]
Being sole breadwinner is bad for men’s mental health, says study
A new study suggests that being the sole breadwinner has negative effects to a man’s mental and physical health while sharing the financial burden brings long-term benefits to their well-being. On the other hand, being the only provider benefits women’s […]
Health concerns rise over use of toxic chemicals by Cambodian farmers
Cambodia has seen a spike in the demand for food in recent years due to growing population and rising incomes. To respond to the rising demand, farmers in the country have increased the use of pesticides, some of which are […]
Virus infections are ‘more successful’in the morning, new study suggests
A University of Cambridge study suggests that viruses are more dangerous when they infect their victims in the morning. The study findings showed that the viruses were 10 times more successful if the infection started in the morning. The animal […]
HK watchdog found carcinogenic substances in soy sauce samples
The Hong Kong Consumer Council has found a possible human carcinogen in 11 of 40 soy sauce samples they have tested. The substance, called 4-methylimidazole, is thought to cause cancer if consumed in large amounts. Soy sauces and seasonings are […]
Illegally smuggled used clothes worth RMB11 mn seized in Shenzhen borders
A ship has been seized off the coast of Shenzhen, China and six people have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle around 549 tons of used clothes by boat into the country through Hong Kong. The seized items were […]
Polio is back in Nigeria, two children left paralyzed
The global effort in eradicating polio was met by a huge disappointment as Nigeria reported two recent cases of children paralyzed by the disease. The country has previously gone on two years without reporting a case. Prior to the announcement […]
Medical breakthrough helps chronic paraplegics walk again
A group of patients paralyzed by severe spinal cord injuries have regained the ability to voluntarily move their leg muscles and to feel touch and pain in their paralyzed limbs with the help of brain-controlled systems. Behind this medical breakthrough […]
US babies born to opioid-addicted moms tripled in 15 years, says CDC
In a 15-year span, the number of opioid-addicted babies being born in the US increased 300%, according to the most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said that […]
Singapore to host Asia’s first international gathering of disaster medicine and relief experts
By John Battersby South East Asia’s (SEA) tragic history of natural disasters which have included some of the most destructive typhoons, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions in recent times made it the obvious choice for organisers of the first […]
