HEALTH
Study Shows Community-Based Care For Schizophrenia Works
Community intervention was found to be more effective at reducing symptoms and disabilities in schizophrenics compared to facility-based care.
Deadly Diarrhea Caused By Wastewater Irrigation Of Crops
The use of wastewater to irrigate crops is exposing children in Asia to a high risk of rotavirus infection and other deadly disease, scientists say.
Mystery Kidney Disease Spreads In Sri Lanka
Scientists have been unable to determine the cause of a kidney disease which mainly affects farmers over 40.
Scientists Recommend Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Non-invasive prenatal testing is set to become the primary screening method for chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy, says a new report.
Half Of Japanese Town Suffers From PTSD
Researchers found that eating right, exercising and going to work helped people in the town of Hirono to cope in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster.
Early Sexual Experience Associated With Risky Behaviors
A Taiwanese study sheds light on how sex in teenage years can influence emotions and behavior of Asian youngsters.
SuperAmma Successfully Changes Handwashing Behavior
Researchers find that appealing to emotions rather than facts can result in significant, long-lasting improvements in people’s handwashing behavior.
Indonesia’s Economy Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases
According to a recent study, neglected tropical diseases could potentially undermine promising economic and development gains in Indonesia.
App Aids Epilepsy Diagnosis
A new smart phone application tested in India and Nepal may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment.
