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Researchers develop breakthrough at-home Covid-19 test
A brand-new COVID-19 at-home test has been claimed to be more sensitive than the most recent cutting-edge antigen tests. The technology developed for COVID-19 by researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) can also be used to create tests […]
Trans fat: the poisonous chemical found in packaged foods
Spotting harmful dietary fats from labels Fast food and ready-to-eat meals are becoming more and more popular among Asian city dwellers as a result of the region’s growing urbanization and fast-paced lifestyle. However, these prepackaged foods and ‘comfort foods’ may […]
Southeast Asia tackles healthy diet, balancing food intake
Southeast Asian cuisine is among the best in the world. What’s not to love about rice, fried foods, and sugary treats? The answer is that many recipes in the region contain high levels of fats, oils, and sugars, which are […]
How technology, policies can combat malnutrition in Asia
Nutrition is the foundation for children’s growth and development. However, resource and wealth disparities have resulted in increased poverty and hunger around the world. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), between 720 million and […]
Health cost of air pollution in the Philippines
The Philippines, one of Asia’s strongest economies, is beleaguered by low wages in the country’s capital city of Php 570 (about US$ 10.3), which, according to Ibon Foundation data, is less than half the required Php 1,087 living wage for […]
Collaboration to promote safe, affordable surgical and anaesthesia care in Malaysia
According to available data, 9 out of 10 people worldwide do not have access to basic surgical care in low- and middle-income countries. As a result, initiatives to improve access to high-quality surgical care are more important than ever. The […]
Abdul Latif Jameel Health, iSono to innovate breast care with world’s first AI-powered 3D breast ultrasound scanner
Abdul Latif Jameel Health, part of international diversified family business Abdul Latif Jameel, and iSono Health, a San Francisco, US-based medical technology company, collaborate on the world’s first AI (artificial intelligence)-powered portable 3D breast ultrasound scanner, which the partners believe […]
Poor healthcare access afflicts babies, moms in Asia and the world
According to a report by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME), there were approximately five million under-five (children under the age of five) deaths in 2021. About 1.9 million babies were stillborn during the same […]
New biomaterial that repairs heart attack-related tissue damage
According to a study, a new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously has been tested and proven effective in treating tissue damage caused by heart attacks in both rodent and large animal models. The biomaterial reduces tissue inflammation while also […]
Swell side of coffee with milk, according to experts
The most popular beverage in Asia continues to be coffee, the largest segment of the global market for hot beverages, with a US$722 billion market value in 2022. According to Spire Research, the region’s consumption of coffee has increased 1.5% […]
