Science & Health

India: New Delhi on high alert as bird flu spreads thick and fast

Samples of bird carcasses are also being sent to laboratories for confirmation of bird flu.

Oct 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Endangered snow leopards being killed every year despite ban, reveals study

TRAFFIC reveals that the big cats are killed for their carcasses and their thick light-coloured fur with dark spots.

Oct 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore needs 30,000 workers in health sector in the next four years

'Public institutions are endeavouring to deliver more efficient and productive services'

Oct 20, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Zika alert: Singapore identifies new Zika cluster in Little India

The total number of locally transmitted Zika virus cases reaches up to 415 in Singapore.

Oct 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore bans use of harmful Longred Oyster-x and LifeSparks pain pills

The makers of Oyster-x say it contains oyster powder that improves circulation.

Oct 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Rise in dengue in Singapore, 7th reported death in 2016

Singapore: Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes deployed to fight dengue and zika

Male mosquitoes are harmless as they neither bite humans nor transmit disease.

Oct 18, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China launches manned spacecraft Shenzhou-11 into orbit

Shenzhou-11: China's longest manned mission to herald permanent space station

The manned spaceflight Shenzhou 11 blasted off on a Long March rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northern China

Oct 17, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Zika alert: WHO says virus poised to spread in Asia; Singapore remains vulnerable

As many as 16 pregnant women in Singapore have been confirmed to have Zika virus.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Scientists discover remains of Brazil's largest dinosaur

Scientists confirm discovery of 82-foot dinosaur, largest ever in Brazil

The fossils were discovered by paleontologist Llewellyn Ivor Price near the city of Presidente Prudente in Sao Paulo state in 1950s.

Oct 7, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thailand: Health ministry confirms 2 cases of Zika-linked microcephaly

Thailand makes Zika-linked abortions legal as fears over microcephaly rise

Thai law allows pregnant women to abort if the foetus is less than 24 weeks on valid grounds such as serious disease.

Oct 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Spooky skull image of Hurricane Matthew goes viral, shock meteorologists

Spooky skull image of Hurricane Matthew goes viral, leaving meteorologists in shock

Hurricane Matthew is by far the most powerful Atlantic tropical storm and killed at least 19 in Haiti

Oct 6, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

Sanofi's Dengue vaccine 'Dengvaxia' approved for use in Singapore

The vaccine will be made available to the public only after the doctors get familiar with it.

Oct 4, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Yoshinori Ohsumi: Japanese scientist wins Nobel Prize in medicine

Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi wins Nobel Prize in medicine

Yoshinori Ohsumi has won the Nobel Prize in medicine for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy

Oct 3, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Seven easy tips to maintain your oral health and flaunt a beautiful smile

7 easy tips to maintain your oral health and flaunt a beautiful smile

Here are some easy ways to prevent problems like bad breath, gum problems or diabetes

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia: Seven more rotavirus cases detected in Kedah; total reaches up to 24

Authorities say seven people, who were detected with the virus were aged between 10-months-old and 29 years old.

Oct 3, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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