Health

You should blame your genes for being an early bird or night owl

One of the significant observations that the study made was that morning people tend to wake up 25 minutes earlier than night people.

Feb 1, 2019

By Vanessa Doctor

Members of the Chinese community celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dog with a colourful parade

Health and travel safety tips for Chinese New Year 2019 celebrations

International SOS has offered practical advice to help travellers stay safe, secure and healthy during the Chinese New Year holiday.

Jan 30, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Higher level of FT4 exhibit more risk of heart disease in older adults

Here are 10 fatal diseases that can kill you in less than 24 hours

The fact that many of these also still do not have a cure makes the situation worse.

Jan 26, 2019

By Vanessa Doctor

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

'Vaccine Hesitancy' in WHO's top 10 health threats for 2019 with Ebola, HIV

WHO defines vaccine hesitancy as a refusal or a delay in the acceptance of vaccinations despite their easy availability.

Jan 25, 2019

By Vanessa Doctor

Alzheimer's can be predicted 16 years earlier through blood testing, study shows

Scientists found that early signs can be detected by observing changes in the protein content in one's blood.

Jan 25, 2019

By Vanessa Doctor

Launch of Max Planck-NTU Joint Laboratory for Artificial Senses

NTU and German institute launch joint lab to develop healthcare and robotics

This would allow prosthetic devices to restore rudimentary sensory functions for patients, who have lost certain senses after a life-threatening accident.

Jan 19, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Artificial intelligence Education

Harmone-eating macrophages behind high blood pressure, says study

Macrophages are key to the body's immune system and they 'eat' molecules of a powerful hormone known as endothelin, which in turn leads to hypertension.

Jan 18, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

FDA approved drug is more effective than standard leukaemia treatment

FDA approved drug can be taken as a pill and for patients, this process is much convenient than the usual treatment.

Jan 12, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

ECG using AI can be affordable and helpful for detecting early heart condition, says study

Researchers said in a new study that using AI with the electrocardiogram (ECG) will be an affordable early indicator of asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

Jan 9, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Artificial intelligence

Social media can control your teenage girl's mental condition, researchers say

For the newly published study, researchers interviewed almost 11,000 girls, who are 14-year-old.

Jan 6, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Depression

Health: 2 new ML models can predict cancer symptoms and severity, says study

The researchers believe that these type of models can be used to identify high-risk patients, educate them about the symptom and the experience.

Jan 3, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Depression

scientists-have-developed-a-male-birth-control-pill

Birth Control For Men: What We Know So Far

A commercial partner would be secured to help sell the birth control gel for men if it found to be successful after testing.

Jan 2, 2019

By Dawn Geske

New neurostimulator could help treat epilepsy and Parkinson's disease

Researchers revealed that the use of this device will help doctors treat epilepsy and Parkinson's disease

Jan 2, 2019

By Nirmal Narayanan

Newly found bacteria in Northern Ireland soil can combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs

This bacteria is capable of reducing the growth of four of the top six multi-resistant pathogens who are responsible for healthcare-associated infections.

Dec 31, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder