HEALTH
No Link Between Vaccination And Autism
A comprehensive review of studies involving more than 1.2 million children has shown that there is no link between vaccination and autism.
WHO: Global Life Expectancy Increases By Six Years
Lowered child mortality, success in addressing noncommunicable disease and declining tobacco use have contributed to the global increase in life expectancy, says WHO.
ADB Invests US$60 Million To Boost Healthcare In Asia
The Asian Development Bank invests US$60 million in OrbiMed Asia to improve the delivery of healthcare services.
Training The Immune System To Target Brain Cancer
By exploiting the fact that many brain tumors harbor cytomegalovirus, scientists have used the patient's immune system to target brain cancer.
Taking Omega-3 Supplements Doesn’t Make Smarter Kids
Children whose mothers took omega-3 supplements while pregnant are no better at cognitive tasks than children whose mothers took placebos, study says.
Genetic Signature To Test For Childhood TB
Scientists hope that with a better method for diagnosing TB in children, the disease will be caught at an earlier stage and damage will be reduced.
WHO Highlights Hand Washing Need
Good hand hygiene practices among healthcare practitioners could halt the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says WHO.
Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Death Likelihood
Higher vitamin D levels are linked to better survival rates in cancer patients, according to a study from China.
Eisai Launches Website On Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Eisai Access to Medicines Navigator provides information on neglected tropical diseases for patients and healthcare professionals.
