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HIV infections still on the rise in PH
MANILA, Philippines — Almost 400 new cases of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which could lead to the fatal Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) if not suppressed, were reported last November, 35 per cent more than in the […]
Israeli researchers crack mechanism behind persistent bacteria
JERUSALEM- Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said that they have made a major breakthrough in deciphering the mechanism by which some bacteria are able to survive antibacterial treatment. While some bacteria achieve resistance to antibiotics through mutation, other […]
Dangerous to drink in cold weather: Doctor
SINGAPORE- Heavy drinking in cold weather can cause life-threatening symptoms, a doctor in Kalasin warned yesterday. “For example, it may lead to heart failure,” Kalasin Hospital director Methee Pisitpayat said. This month, temperatures are low in many parts of Thailand. […]
Is hypotension a disease or not?
Is hypotension actually more harmful than hypertension? The question about hypotension is probably one of the most commonly told myths without evidence. In conclusion, hypotension is not a disease. Perhaps this misunderstanding may be caused from the medical condition called […]
Hong Kong has first H7N9 bird flu death
HONG KONG- A Hong Kong man infected with the H7N9 strain of bird flu died yesterday. It is the first death in the city since the virus emerged there earlier this month. The 80-year-old man was the second reported case […]
Dengue-related deaths rise to 88 in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA – The dengue scourge has raised its head again, claiming more lives this year. Despite efforts to curb its spread, the death toll from January to Dec 21 stands at 88, a massive 151 per cent increase compared with […]
Punjab’s cashless cancer treatment
PUNJAB, India – Punjab’s chief minister Parkash Singh Badal has announced a new scheme that will provide cashless treatment to cancer patients. The treatment will be at 18 empanelled hospitals from January. Treatment will be financed from the chief minister’s […]
Sin taxes effective vs smoking
MANILA, Philippines—Higher tobacco taxes appear to be an effective tool in helping Filipinos kick the smoking habit, according to a group of health advocates. The Action for Economic Reforms (AER) said this observation was based on the surveys and interviews […]
Indian Ministry is working towards getting rid of tropical diseases like rabies
A health ministry official said that the Indian government is working with all stakeholders as well as the community towards controlling and eliminating 17 identified Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) such as rabies, leprosy and Japanese encephalitis. NTDs are a group […]
Beware Xmas and CNY feasting, it can lead to heart attacks
SINGAPORE – For years, researchers have noticed a disturbing pattern during the winter holidays in temperate countries: There would be an increase in the number of deadly heart attacks. It was initially thought that low temperatures, which constrict blood vessels […]
