HEALTH
Alcohol Intake Linked To Stroke Risk In East Asians
An international team of researchers has found that alcohol increases stroke risk by about 35 percent for every 280 grams of alcohol a week in East Asians.
Bronchiectasis Patients More Prone To Allergies, Study Shows
The Singapore-led study revealed that bronchiectasis patients are often allergic to fungi and dust mites, and that the specific allergens vary across regions.
Mushrooms May Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Scientists Find
A research group in Singapore has found that seniors who included mushrooms in their diet had a 50 percent lower risk of cognitive impairment.
Residual Crop Burning In India Poses Health Risks, Economic Losses
Researchers in India and the US have found that residual crop burning to clear farmland is linked to poor respiratory health and up to US$30 million in economic losses annually.
Study Reveals Unequal Access To India’s Nutrition Programs
Although India’s child nutrition program is reaching a greater number of people, the poorest of the poor still benefit less, say scientists at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Zika Virus Endemic In Thailand, Study Shows
Unlike in South America where the Zika virus disappears two or three years after outbreaks, Zika transmission in Thailand has persisted for at least 16 years.
EMAS Initiative Improves Obstetric Care In Indonesia
A large-scale US-led initiative is linked to reductions in maternal and newborn deaths in Indonesia, according to researchers in the US.
An Eye-Opener On Teen Sleep Patterns And Health
Scientists in Singapore have demonstrated that different sleep patterns produce varying effects on cognitive function and glucose tolerance of adolescent students.
Onions And Garlic Linked To Lower Bowel Cancer Risk
A research group has found that Chinese who consumed larger amounts of onions and garlic had a lower risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
