Category: Education
World Leaders Unite to Eradicate TB
At the recent United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s high-level meeting on tuberculosis (TB), world leaders have unanimously endorsed a transformative Political Declaration outlining ambitious targets over the next five years to accelerate efforts to eliminate the global TB epidemic. These […]
Tenable raises concerns vs cyber threats targeting APAC healthcare
Tenable, an Exposure Management company, has revealed a concerning trend in cybercriminal tactics, with healthcare institutions in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region becoming prime targets. Their latest Threat Landscape report shows that ransomware attacks on healthcare rose significantly in 2022, […]
Southeast Asia’s air pollution crisis continues to endanger lives – Report
Southeast Asia’s persistent air pollution crisis silently threatens the lives of its residents. The sub-region, home to a staggering 673.7 million people, is facing a grave air pollution crisis. Shockingly, nearly every resident in the region is breathing unsafe levels […]
Being bullied in childhood can lead to depression and other mental health issues that last till adulthood
By Mohani Niza Like a lot of young teens, the bullying Italian-born Emma (last name withheld) faced started in highschool. The young woman, who now lives in Malaysia, but grew up in the UK, had a falling out with her best […]
Posture’s Surprising Impact on Health – from Constipation to Slow Digestion
In the bustling realm of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the seemingly innocuous act of maintaining good posture. However, recent research and insights from Meghan Markowski, a renowned physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have revealed that […]
Microwaving food containers can release billions of nanoplastics; may harm kidney cells – research
Food is meant to be safe to heat in microwaveable containers. However, a study from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln discovered that certain containers, particularly those used for baby food, can pose health dangers when heated in the microwave. […]
Discovery of a unique bacterial communication system may help to tackle antibiotic resistance – Study
Researchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore (NTU Singapore), the Singapore Centre for Environmental […]
Alzheimer’s disease progression can be detected through the retina
It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. However, current research indicates that the eyes might also serve as windows for health issues. According to an NIA-funded study, several changes in the brain that occur […]
Asian Gen Zs are Facing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace – Study
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the rise in mental health problems among young people. While mental health issues have always existed, there is indication that their prevalence and awareness have increased among young people. Several […]
Empowering children with learning disabilities through awareness and support
Learning disabilities do exist, and are associated with significant difficulties in learning and acquiring specific academic skills. If overlooked by educators and family members as a character flaw rather than a genuine condition, it may lead to a host of […]
