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Discovery of a unique bacterial communication system may help to tackle antibiotic resistance – Study
Researchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore (NTU Singapore), the Singapore Centre for Environmental […]
Alzheimer’s disease progression can be detected through the retina
It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. However, current research indicates that the eyes might also serve as windows for health issues. According to an NIA-funded study, several changes in the brain that occur […]
Asian Gen Zs are Facing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace – Study
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the rise in mental health problems among young people. While mental health issues have always existed, there is indication that their prevalence and awareness have increased among young people. Several […]
ESAs: Pets that Unleash the Power of Healing
Sadness, disappointment, and other emotions can have an unfavorable effect on one’s general health, and for pet owners, their pets provide emotional consolation to help them get through the day. However, there are some situations in which companion animals are […]
Healthy brain, healthy heart: unlocking multiorgan connection
There are an estimated 620 million people worldwide living with heart and circulatory diseases, with approximately 60 million people developing a heart or circulatory disease each year: The most common cardiovascular conditions are coronary (ischemic) heart disease (global prevalence estimated […]
Chronic diseases and Flu are a Deadly Combination
By Professor Dr Tan Maw Pin, consultant geriatrician, President of the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM) and member of Malaysian Influenza Working Group (MIWG), Dr Aslannif Roslan, Internal Medicine Specialist and Cardiologist from Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), and Associate […]
Japan approves first abortion pill amid outcry, declining fertility rate
The Japanese health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, which some sectors see as a victory for reproductive rights and women’s health. However, pro-life groups and conservatives continue to oppose the Ministry of Health’s pharmaceutical board’s approval of […]
Children’s Safety, Learning are Priorities during Mt Mayon Unrest
On June 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) increased the status of Mayon volcano, an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines, to alert level 3, warning of a potentially dangerous eruption in the […]
Empowering children with learning disabilities through awareness and support
Learning disabilities do exist, and are associated with significant difficulties in learning and acquiring specific academic skills. If overlooked by educators and family members as a character flaw rather than a genuine condition, it may lead to a host of […]
Perimenopause and Menopause: Knowing What to Expect
By Prof Dr Nazimah Idris, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaeocology, IMU Healthcare, and Sin Yen Suan, certified Chinese medicine practitioner, IMU Healthcare Menopause is a phase in life often shrouded in mystery, especially among younger women who usually have no […]
