HEALTH
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.
India Embraces Eliminate Dengue’s Wolbachia Program
India joins Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Colombia to become the sixth country in the Eliminate Dengue Program using the Wolbachia method.
Family History Linked To Higher Risk Of Violence In Bipolar Patients
Bipolar patients with a family history of the disease are more likely to be violent during hospitalization for manic episodes, researchers say.
Diabetes Shortens Human Lifespan By Nine Years
In China, diabetics will die an average of nine years before their healthy peers, study estimates.
Vaccination: A Cost-Effective Way To Prevent Rabies Deaths In India
A new study shows that over the course of five years, vaccinating 200,000 stray dogs a year would reduce rabies incidence in humans by 90 percent.
Cesarean Rate In China Not As High As Previously Thought
Research shows that cesarian delivery rate in China is lower than the World Health Organization's estimate.
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant mums, try to make sure you get enough sleep. Less than six hours a day has been linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.
