Rebecca Lim

ABOUT

Rebecca Lim is a Singaporean-born medical doctor practising in Melbourne, Austraia. She earned her MBBS degree from Monash University, Australia.

Stories by Rebecca Lim


Broken Heart = Broken Bones In Elderly

Researchers have found that people suffering from depression are more likely to fall, pointing to a complex relationship between mental illness, a sense of balance, and falling in older people.

White Americans Sleep Longer Than Asian & Indian Americans, Study

White, American-born adults sleep the longest, according to two studies that shed light on the differences between the quality and duration of sleep among ethnic groups in the US.

Interleukin-5 Jab Offers Hope For Treating Autoimmune Disease

Research into treatments for autoimmune diseases may have received a booster shot as interleukin-5 injections show promise in regulating the body's immune system.

Are Short-Term Medical Missions Useful?

A University of Sydney study questions usefulness of medical missions and calls for improved transparency, implementation, and policymaking.

Babies Born With A Curved Spine: Nature And Nurture At Work

Scientists have shed new light on the relationship between hypoxia during pregnancy and congenital birth defects.

Can Electrical Brain Stimulation Treat Bipolar Disorder? New Trial To Find Out.

Applying mild electrical currents to the brain has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, but can it be used to treat people with bipolar disorder?

Artemisinin-Resistant Malarial Strains Emerge On Thai-Myanmar border

Two studies published in The Lancet and Science last week show a worrying increase in resistance of the malaria parasite at the Thai-Myanmar border.

John Wood, Founder Of Room To Read: Changing The World, One Word At A Time

Asian Scientist Magazine speaks to John Wood, founder of Room To Read, a remarkable social entrepreneur who has built more than 13,000 libraries to improve literacy in the developing world.

Humble Soy Has Big Effect On Lowering Blood Pressure, Study

Soy products, popular in Asian diets, have been shown to be beneficial in helping young adults lower their blood pressure.