HEALTH
Eye Test Can Spot Glaucoma Four Years Earlier
A newly patented eye test that uses spots of light can help to detect glaucoma years earlier than standard tests.
Baby Boys More Likely To Be Born Prematurely: Study
A new study has found that boys are much more likely to be born pre-term between 20-24 weeks, with their mothers at greater risk of pregnancy complications.
Red Meat Intake May Increase Risk Of Kidney Failure
Researchers have found that red meat intake increases the risk of kidney failure, but alternative sources of protein may help to reduce this risk.
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.
