HEALTH
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®.
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.
