HEALTH
MERS ‘Super-Spreader’ Infected 82 People In South Korea: Study
A single ‘super-spreader’ patient in an overcrowded emergency room was linked to nearly half of the 186 MERS-infected patients in South Korea, according to researchers.
India’s Preference For Sons Mostly Due To Need For Elderly Care: Study
The absence of national pension or socialized healthcare systems in India means that the elderly look to sons to support them in old age.
Researchers Find Strong Genetic Risk Factor For Kidney Disease
A strong genetic risk factor exists for IgA nephropathy, the most common inflammatory kidney disease worldwide.
Glowing Protein In Unagi Can Help Screen For Jaundice In Babies
A glowing protein from Japanese eel muscles can be used to test for jaundice in newborns.
Artificial Sweeteners’ Not-So-Sweet Effect? They Can Make You Eat More
Bad news, Coke Zero lovers. In a recent study, artificially-sweetened foods were found to make animals feel hungry and eat more calories.
Carbon Emissions From Indonesia Forest Fires Hit New High
Indonesia’s carbon emissions from the 2015 forest fires were bigger than the daily emissions rate of the whole European Union, a study reveals.
Common Malaria Species Is Evolving: Study
Researchers have found that the Plasmodium vivax strain is genetically diverse across countries, making it difficult to eliminate.
Children In Poor Nations Slow In Developing Basic Skills
Many children in low- and middle-income countries are not acquiring fast enough the skills that shape later-life health, productivity and well-being, according to a study.
Can ASEAN Achieve Universal Healthcare? (VIDEO)
Achieving universal health coverage is a goal that many countries strive towards. Will ASEAN see a day where everyone—including rural dwellers—has full access to affordable quality healthcare?
