HEALTH
Explaining Singapore’s TB Rates
Rather than foreign transmission or the concomitant rise of HIV, tuberculosis rates in Singapore appear to be driven by an aging population.
Neonatal HBV Vaccination Reduces Liver Cancer Risk
A follow-up study spanning 30 years shows that vaccinating babies against HBV reduces their risk of liver disease in adulthood.
Maternal Supplementation Prevents Preterm Births
Maternal micronutrient supplementation is able to reduce preterm births and low birth weights, according to a study involving over 44,000 Bangladeshi pregnancies.
Broadly Neutralizing DENV Antibodies Found
The discovery of antibodies that can neutralize all four dengue strains has sparked new hopes for a vaccine.
Where Did The Fat Go?
Fat burned during weight loss is breathed out as carbon dioxide and water, but breathing more won't help you lose weight.
Reducing Anxiety With Brain Stimulation
Just 20 minutes of brain stimulation could help reduce the unhelpful patterns of attention associated with high levels of anxiety, study says.
The Cause Of SEA’s Malaria Resistance Pinpointed
Scientists have unraveled how the malaria parasite escapes currently used drugs: mutations in the gene K13.
Marker For Aggressive Breast Cancer Identified
The gene RASAL2 could help identify triple negative breast cancers and inform treatment options for the aggressive disease.
Spice Up Your Memory With Tumeric
Just one gram of turmeric added to breakfast could help improve memory in older people with pre-diabetes, study says.
