HEALTH
Drug-Resistant Malaria Gaining Ground In SE Asia
Although malaria deaths and diagnoses have declined, a worrying drug-resistance is emerging in Southeast Asia.
Steroid Abuse – Breaking Young Men’s Hearts
Young steroid abusers are prone to extensive heart disease, especially when also on other drugs, a study has found.
A Little Alcohol To Cure Heart Arrhythmia
Doctors have devised a way to treat atrial fibrillation by using alcohol to kill or damage the nerves that cause the heart arrhythmia.
Traditional Chinese Herb To Treat Cancer
Scientists have found that a common herb used in traditional Chinese medicine may help to make cancer treatment more effective.
Recommendations For Safer Childbirth In Indonesia
A joint report by U.S. and Indonesian experts has provided recommendations to improve the survival of mothers and newborns in Indonesia.
Myth That Overweight People Live Longer
Researchers in Australia have busted the myth that overweight people live longer than people with a lower body mass index (BMI).
13 Million Smoking Deaths In China Could Be Prevented By 2050, Study
Almost 13 million smoking deaths could be prevented in China by 2050 if WHO guidelines were implemented, according to projections from the China SimSmoke simulation model.
Twins Provide Clues For Fighting Cancer
Researchers who analyzed the genomes of a pair of twins have identified a novel drug target for treating recurring and deadly malignancies.
Do Falling Stock Prices Drive People Crazy?
Falling stock prices lead to increased hospitalizations for mental disorders, according to a new study in Taiwan.
