HEALTH
For A Healthy Heart, Women Should Exercise
Although smoking is the biggest risk factor for heart disease in women under 30, inactivity becomes the primary cause in women over 30.
Nanomedicine For Glaucoma By NTU & SERI
The nanotechnology-based drug delivery system jointly tested by NTU and SERI allows glaucoma patients to do away with daily eye drops.
Estradiol Could Help Female Schizophrenics
A randomized clinical study has shown that estradiol alleviates symptoms of schizophrenia in women who were resistant to other forms of treatment.
Healthcare Leaders To Discuss ASEAN Trends
Hospital operators, investors and developers will come together to discuss the latest innovations and strategies at Healthcare World Asia 2014 held at Suntec Singapore Exhibition & Conference Center from 29 Sep to 2 Oct.
Depressed? Get Help At Work!
Evidence-based workplace depression prevention programs greatly reduce depression symptoms, according to scientists from Australia.
Improved Coverage Will Save Three Million Mums & Babies
Increasing intervention coverage to 90 percent by 2025 will cost US$5.65 billion but save three million lives a year, according to a study.
Physiotherapy May Not Help Hip Osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial has shown that physiotherapy is no better than placebo treatments for patients with hip osteoarthritis.
Overweight? HIIT Might Not Help Fat Loss
Although it improves overall fitness, high intensity interval training (HIIT) may not help overweight people lose body fat, according to a clinical study.
HSA Approves Lung Cancer Drug Giotrif®
Singaporean non-small cell lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations can look forward to new treatment possibilities with Boehringer Ingelheim's Giotrif®.
