HEALTH
Future-Proofing The Indian Diet
Switching to less water-intensive crops would not only improve India's food security but also lead to a healthier population, modelling study shows.
AMD Affects Visual Function Differently Across Ethnicities
Unlike Malays and Chinese, Indians with age-related macular degeneration do not experience as severe a loss in visual function.
Active Compound From Sleep-Inducing Herb Isolated
Scientists have identified triethylene glycol as the active ingredient of ashwagandha, a sleep-inducing herb used in traditional Indian medicine.
Tighter Air Quality Standards Could Save Millions Of Lives In China
Bringing China's air quality to the World Health Organization's standards could help prevent three million deaths a year.
Elderly Chinese Living Longer But Faring Poorer
People in China are living longer but individuals in the oldest-old population experience poorer physical and cognitive function.
Asians With Type 2 Diabetes At Greater Risk Of Cancer
Researchers have found that type 2 diabetes is linked with a 26 percent increase in the risk of death from cancer in Asians.
Health Risks Loom As Fast Food Sales Increase In Asia
The huge growth in sales of fast food and drinks has major health implications for people in Asia, researchers say.
Breastfeeding For More Than A Year Lowers Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome
Mothers who breastfeed longer may lower their risk of metabolic syndrome and related disorders including high blood pressure and high cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
How Thailand Eliminated Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Early and concerted efforts from the whole society have helped eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Thailand.
