HEALTH
Breastfeeding Can Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
A study from South Korea shows that breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of maternal postpartum diabetes, even years after stopping lactation.
Hydroxychloroquine Ineffective Against COVID-19
Two studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine does not improve outcomes for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
These Three Biomarkers May Predict COVID-19 Death Risk: Study
A machine learning model developed by Wuhan scientists predicted the death of COVID-19 patients ten days in advance of their outcomes with more than 90 percent accuracy.
Biobanks Reveal The Genes For Long Life
An analysis of over 700,000 individuals has revealed that high blood pressure and obesity are the strongest risk factors for accelerated aging.
Low Risk Of Coronavirus Transmission By Tears: Study
A small clinical study conducted in Singapore has indicated that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may not be readily transmissible in tears.
Keeping Healthcare Workers Safe From COVID-19
Good practices like handwashing and the consistent use of personal protective equipment can protect healthcare workers from COVID-19, a study in Hong Kong shows.
Pregnant Mums Unlikely To Transmit COVID-19 To Newborns
Four babies born to SARS-CoV-2-infected mothers did not show signs of infection and remain healthy, according to case reports.
Taking Stock Of Poor HPV Vaccine Coverage In Japan
HPV vaccine hesitancy in Japan could result in 5,000 additional deaths from the disease, a study by Japan and Australia scientists suggests.
Peering Into The Future Of Ultrasound Imaging
HealthTech startup Medo.ai is using artificial intelligence and 3D technologies to revolutionise how ultrasound imaging is carried out, shares its co-founder Dornoosh Zonoobi.
