Health

Singapore Health: Committee formed to set benchmark fees for medical procedures

A 13-member committee has been set up by the Ministry of Health to look into fee benchmarks for medical services and procedure in Singapore.

Jan 22, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Male birth control pill made from poisonous plant extract: Could this be the answer?

Plant extract called ouabain can stop the ability of the sperm to swim, thereby cutting chances of fertilising the egg cells.

Jan 22, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

69 infants die after measles outbreak in Indonesia's Papua

Indonesia's Papua and other interior areas are facing a serious health crisis since January 21. Officials sent medical aid but concerned about their distribution.

Jan 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

First double face grafting may pave new way for transplant surgeries

These kinds of operations are useful for assault and accident victims but the anti-rejection the medications can lead a patient to infection or cancer.

Jan 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Reasons to use vegan, cruelty free products

Following a vegan beauty regime helps you gain a healthy skin and hair.

Jan 21, 2018

By IANS

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Novel synthetic vaccine against smallpox developed

Researchers produced an infectious horsepox virus, which they synthetically reconstructed using a published genome sequence and DNA fragments.

Jan 21, 2018

By IANS

More Singaporeans choosing vasectomy over female contraception: Will the sexist trend change at last?

Contrary to popular belief, men genital surgery is not responsible for reducing sexual function or sex drive.

Jan 20, 2018

By Bihu Ray

Toothpaste ingredient can fight drug-resistant malaria, says study

Research using artificial intelligence robots has found presence of drug in toothpastes, soaps and detergents which can prevent infections by malaria parasite.

Jan 20, 2018

By Rahul K R

A model presents a creation at the 20th Salon du Chocolat, (Paris Chocolate Show) in Paris October 28, 2014.

Godiva chocolate fashion show: Check out amazing pictures of previous chocolate fashion shows

Lagardère Travel Retail Singapore is organizing a Chocolate Fashion Show with partner Belgian chocolatier Godiva in Changi Airport Terminal 2 transit.

Jan 19, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Your brain makes you crave for junk food and that can be stopped, says Japan study

In the 21st century, sedentary lifestyle has seen an increase in the intake of a high-fat diet, which, inturn, induce seversl disease.

Jan 19, 2018

By Bihu Ray

Doctor Mathilde Krim, founding chairman of amfAR, addresses diplomats gathered in the UN General Assembly...

Mathilde Krim, scientist-cum-crusader against AIDS stigma dies

Her death was announced by amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, where she served as founding chairman.She was so moved by a newsreel footage of the 1945 liberation of Nazi death camps that she soon joined as a volunteer with the Irgun.

Jan 19, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Highly contagious dog flu is spreading in US; Dog owners face dilemma

Highly contagious canine influenza has engulfed several states in US and is spreading like wildfire.

Jan 19, 2018

By Bihu Ray

Breastfeeding for 6 months or more may reduce diabetes risk: Study

Researchers have found very strong association between breastfeeding duration and lower risk of developing diabetes.

Jan 18, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Diabetes

US tops chart with 24,000 stillbirths each year; Study blames it on smoking, BP

A recent study suggests that nearly 25 percent of the stillbirths can be prevented and in order to do so health care before pregnancy should be of primary significance.

Jan 18, 2018

By Sanchalita Mullick

Worlds fattest man has surgery to halve his weight

Weight-loss surgery may halve risk of death in adults

Obese middle-aged men and women who undergo bariatric surgery for weight loss may have reduced their risk of death by 50 per cent than those tackling their weight through diet and behaviour alone, finds a study.

Jan 18, 2018

By IANS

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Singapore Health: Committee formed to set benchmark fees for medical procedures

Male birth control pill made from poisonous plant extract: Could this be the answer?

69 infants die after measles outbreak in Indonesia's Papua

First double face grafting may pave new way for transplant surgeries

Reasons to use vegan, cruelty free products

Novel synthetic vaccine against smallpox developed

More Singaporeans choosing vasectomy over female contraception: Will the sexist trend change at last?

Toothpaste ingredient can fight drug-resistant malaria, says study

Godiva chocolate fashion show: Check out amazing pictures of previous chocolate fashion shows

Your brain makes you crave for junk food and that can be stopped, says Japan study

Mathilde Krim, scientist-cum-crusader against AIDS stigma dies

Highly contagious dog flu is spreading in US; Dog owners face dilemma

Breastfeeding for 6 months or more may reduce diabetes risk: Study

US tops chart with 24,000 stillbirths each year; Study blames it on smoking, BP

Weight-loss surgery may halve risk of death in adults

Research Addressing the STEM Workforce Crisis Through Multilingual Education

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