Category: Features
Mothers and Children at Risk from Climate Change; UN Calls for Action
UN agencies have highlighted a significant reality: the impact of climate change on the well-being of pregnant women and children has been grievously overlooked and underreported. This emphasis precedes the United Nations (UN) climate change conference (COP28) scheduled to commence […]
SMART’s new Microfluidic Technology revolutionizes stem cell extraction
Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have unveiled a groundbreaking microfluidic technique that promises a paradigm shift in stem cell extraction from bone marrow aspirate (BMA). The traditional methods, plagued by complexity and inefficiency, have been revolutionized […]
Are Mobile Phones Affecting Male Fertility?
A 10-year study conducted by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) probes the impact of mobile phone use on the semen quality of young men over a decade. The […]
IG’s Impact on Youth Mental Health Leads to Multiple Lawsuits Vs Meta
According to a report by Reuters, Meta Platforms, including Instagram, is facing lawsuits from multiple US states. These suits accuse the company of contributing to a youth mental health crisis by promoting addiction through its social media platforms. Attorneys general […]
Aging faster? It must be your housing condition
In a recent study conducted by Dr Amy Clair, Emma Baker, and Meena Kumari at the Australian Centre for Housing Research, University of Adelaide, the complex interplay between housing conditions and the rate of epigenetic aging takes center stage. Drawing on […]
Study Focuses on Factors, Risks of Air Pollution in Northern Thailand
Culprits of pollution: haze season poses risk Air pollution remains a global crisis, posing severe threats to human health and the environment. In Thailand, the issue of air pollution has reached a critical juncture, with urban areas facing alarmingly high […]
icddr,b and UVM Pioneer Study of Promising Dengue Vaccine in Bangladesh
Researchers from icddr,b, a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based global health research institute, and the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine have made significant progress in the development of a tetravalent dengue vaccine, publishing their findings in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. In […]
Exposing the Human Health Impact of Plastic Chemicals with the World-first Plastic Health Map
A team of scientists at the Minderoo Foundation in Australia has created a groundbreaking database known as the Plastic Health Map. This database compiles more than 3,500 studies dating back to the 1960s, focusing on the impact of plastic chemicals […]
How to support a loved one through a cancer diagnosis
Life can take unexpected turns, and one of the most challenging moments a family can face is when a member receives a cancer diagnosis. The impact of this news can be overwhelming, not only for the individual facing the illness […]
SJMC Advocates for Early Cancer Detection with 3D Mammogram Sponsorship
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October and the hospital’s 38th anniversary this year, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), the flagship hospital of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care, a joint venture between Ramsay Health Care, Australia and Sime […]
