HEALTH
Flu Jab May Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study
A study has found that flu vaccination could lower the risk of heart attack in middle-aged people with narrowed arteries.
Vedolizumab Shown To Be Effective For Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
The results from two phase 3 studies evaluating vedolizumab for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have been published.
Childhood Obesity Linked To Emotional Issues
Schoolchildren suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing psychological problems than their slimmer counterparts, according to a new study in Taiwan.
Diabetes Sufferers May Have Abnormal Gut Taste Mechanisms
Researchers have discovered that the way the gut "tastes" sweet food may be defective in sufferers of type 2 diabetes.
High Doses Of Epilepsy Drug Linked To Birth Defects, Study
High doses of a common epilepsy drug leads to an increased risk of having a baby with specific birth defects, according to a new study.
Boys (But Not Girls) Suffer From Fathers’ Long Working Hours
Researchers have found that fathers' extremely long working hours can be detrimental to their sons' well-being.
New Test To Detect Dangerous Stage Of TB
Researchers are testing a new strategy to effectively detect the dangerous stage of TB in Pakistani children for the first time.
More Work Needed In Myanmar On Drug-Resistant TB
A WHO report projects that Myanmar will have a US$22 million funding gap for tuberculosis (TB care) and control services.
Flooding Prompts Health Concerns In Philippines
Philippine health officials have expressed concern over the risk of diarrhoea and other water-borne diseases following days of extensive flooding in the north of the country.
