HEALTH
Helping Cancer Genetic Testing Go Mainstream
Community-level hospitals could help specialist centers cope with the increased volume of ovarian cancer patients seeking genetic counselling and testing.
Awareness Of Cervical And Breast Cancer Screening Lacking In Indonesia
Scientists in Indonesia have reported that only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, while only five percent of women are aware of breast cancer screening.
Long-Term Antacid Use Linked To Increased Stomach Cancer Risk
Scientists have found that the risk of stomach cancer is higher in patients previously treated for H. pylori infection if they took proton pump inhibitors over extended periods of time.
High Blood Pressure In China Spiraling Out Of Control
More and more people in China are suffering from high blood pressure, but proper medication to manage the disease is often lacking.
Asia’s Calcium Intake “Alarmingly Low”
Scientists of the International Osteoporosis Foundation have discovered that Southern and Eastern Asians had the world's lowest average calcium intakes.
Methylmercury Found In Rice-Based Baby Food
After analyzing 119 infant cereal samples made with a variety of grains, scientists have discovered that infant rice-based cereals contain elevated levels of methylmercury.
Tuberculosis Poorly Managed In Rural China
Scientists in China and the US have discovered that tuberculosis management in rural China lags behind the national and international standards.
Aristolochic Acid In Traditional Chinese Medicine Linked To Cancer
A known mutagen associated with kidney and urinary tract cancers, aristolochic acid has now been linked to liver cancers as well.
Most Countries Lagging on Health SDGs
Singapore leads the 188 countries while Afghanistan comes in last in meeting health-related Sustainable Development Goals.
