HEALTH
Dietary Fatty Acids Raise Hypertension Risk In Diabetics
Researchers in Japan have found that dietary fatty acid intake in diabetic patients may increase hypertension risk.
Flu Vaccine Effective In The Elderly, Study Finds
A research group in Singapore has demonstrated that the flu vaccine induces a strong protective immune response in the elderly.
Study: Bidi Smoking Costs India US$12 Billion A Year
Bidi smoking cost India US$12.4 billion in ill health and early death in 2017, study shows.
For Aging Adults, Weight Change May Raise Mortality
Scientists involved in the Singapore Chinese Health Study have found that a weight change of ten percent or more increases the risk of death in middle-aged and elderly Singaporean Chinese.
High Blood Pressure Prevalent In India, Study Finds
One in five Indian young adults have hypertension, prompting recommendations for blood pressure screening starting at 18 years of age.
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Linked To Higher In-Hospital Deaths In India
An international research group has demonstrated that multi-drug resistant or extensively drug resistant bacteria are becoming a threat to public health in India.
Why Chinese Mums Opt For Cesareans
Antagonistic relations with healthcare providers and fear of pain are reasons for the preference for cesarean delivery among women in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Public Trust In Vaccines Plummets After Dengvaxia Controversy
Confidence in vaccine safety and efficacy have declined precipitously following the Dengvaxia scandal in 2017.
Low Vitamin D May Raise Risk Of Death In Older Men
Researchers in Thailand reported that vitamin D insufficiency was associated with a 77 percent higher mortality risk among older Thai Men.
