Health

Don’t limit kids’ screen time, guide them instead

Don't limit screen time for kids, guide them instead: Experts

Researchers at the University of St.Thomas in St Paul, Minnesota say parents should differentiate between passive and active time on screen.

Jan 24, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Brazil's death toll from yellow fever triples - WHO

Yellow fever cases in Brazil tripled, confirms WHO

The World Health Organisation said the cases of yellow fever have tripled in Brazil especially in the states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais.

Jan 23, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Experts redefine concept of teenage, says adolescence should last until 24

A team of doctors from the Royal Victoria Hospital in Melbourne has revealed that puberty among modern kids start at 10 and last until they reach the age of 24.

Jan 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: 69-year-old mentally unstable man spends months in IMH, might be sent to prison

Kong-Peng Yee was suffering from a psychotic problem when he murdered his wife and served two-years in prison.

Jan 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

HSA warns public against potent western medications after illegal products lead consumers to ICU

Singapore has recently seen a surge of illegal and undeclared medicines which are sending people to the ICU and causing adverse reactions such as chemical burns.

Jan 22, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

What's behind epilepsy? Hong Kong team zeroes in on 2 culprits in brain

Humans with too little ATR have a problem with epilepsy, while people with ATM deficiency by contrast are ataxic, says new study.

Jan 22, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

HSA issues warning against health 'tonic', Anita iBrow

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned consumers not to buy or use two health products after consumers reported side effects such as facial chemical burns.

Jan 22, 2018

By Bikash Rai

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

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Don't limit screen time for kids, guide them instead: Experts

Yellow fever cases in Brazil tripled, confirms WHO

Experts redefine concept of teenage, says adolescence should last until 24

Singapore: 69-year-old mentally unstable man spends months in IMH, might be sent to prison

HSA warns public against potent western medications after illegal products lead consumers to ICU

What's behind epilepsy? Hong Kong team zeroes in on 2 culprits in brain

HSA issues warning against health 'tonic', Anita iBrow

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

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