Category: Education
Study cracks new insights into ovarian cancer’s immune evasion
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a novel mechanism by which ovarian tumors hinder the immune system’s T cells, blocking their energy supply and limiting their effectiveness against cancer. This discovery, published in Nature, highlights a potential new immunotherapy […]
TekniPlex Healthcare launches first biobased medical-grade PVC compounds
TekniPlex Healthcare has pioneered the development of bio-based, medical-grade PVC compounds, offering the healthcare industry a sustainable alternative without compromising on performance. As the first company to introduce bio-based compounds for medical plastics that match the properties of conventional polyvinyl […]
Electro-Acupuncture Shows Promise in Obesity Management, Study Finds
A collaborative study by researchers from Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Hong Kong University (HKU) has unveiled promising evidence that electro-acupuncture, a variant of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), could aid in managing obesity. Electro-acupuncture involves inserting needles into […]
NTU Singapore, Oxford study discover new process for cells to repair DNA damage
A team of international researchers at the University of Oxford (Oxford) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new process for repairing damaged DNA that is particularly relevant for patients undergoing colorectal cancer treatments. Reporting their finding […]
OS+H Asia 2024: Southeast Asia’s Leading Exhibition on Workplace Safety and Health Returns for its 14th Iteration
Southeast Asia’s leading exhibition dedicated to workplace safety and health, OS+H Asia, returns for its 14th iteration in a new venue, the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall B. Showcasing more than 130 exhibitors from 17 countries, OS+H Asia is […]
An Urgent Need to Stop Diabetes in Its Tracks
There is no doubt that diabetes is a debilitating disease, making it essential to prevent its onset. Globally, an estimated 529 million people globally live with diabetes, with 90-95% having type 2 diabetes, according to research. This condition significantly increases […]
Problematic Smartphone Use as Hidden Driver of Anxiety and Depression in Teens – Study
Researchers at King’s College London found that teens with problematic smartphone use (PSU) were twice as likely to have anxiety and nearly three times more likely to suffer from depression compared to those without PSU. The study aimed to assess […]
Key Protein Identified in Aggressive Prostate Cancer Progression
Breakthrough study A pioneering study by Romie Angelo Azur, Kevin Christian Olarte, Weand Ybañez, Alessandria Maeve Ocampo, and Dr. Pia Bagamasbad at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman College of Science National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPD-CS […]
Global Physical Inactivity on the Rise: 1.8 Billion at Risk
New data shows that 31% of adults worldwide, about 1.8 billion people, did not meet recommended physical activity levels in 2022, a 5% increase since 2010. If this trend continues, inactivity could rise to 35% by 2030, hindering global targets […]
Tiredness Could be Caused by this Less Commonly Known Health Condition
By Dr Serena In, Clinical Psychologist and Head of Department at School of Medicine in IMU University “Why am I so tired even though I had a full night’s sleep?” “Everybody thinks I’m being lazy, but I’m just exhausted all […]
