HEALTH
Experts Discuss Rising Obesity In Asia Pacific
Experts discussed the rising epidemic of obesity at the 19th Asian Pacific Congress of Cardiology in Pattaya, Thailand.
Sitting Down For Too Long Linked To Chronic Disease, Study
A new study has linked sitting down for more than four hours of each day to chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
More Veggies In My Asian Takeout, Please
Asian take-away foods must include more vegetables to meet the recommended dietary guidelines for vegetable consumption, says a new study.
Gut Microbes Could Influence Survival In Melamine Scandal
Scientists have discovered a clue as to why some children survived the melamine-contaminated milk scandal in China.
Indonesia To Tackle The Shackling Of The Mentally Ill
Indonesia is seeking to end the lockdown and shackling of thousands of mental health patients.
Study Identifies Genetic Loci Linked To Colorectal Cancer In East Asians
Researchers have identified three new genetic risk factors linked to colorectal cancer in East Asians.
Study May Rewrite How Ovaries Are Formed
New research from the University of Adelaide may update the accepted view of how an ovary is formed.
Brain Circuit Makes It Harder For Obese People To Lose Weight
Researchers in Australia explain why when obese people diet, they end up losing less weight.
Early HIV Therapy Crucial For Success, Study
New insight into the optimal window of therapy for HIV infection shows that treatments initiated within four months of infection leads to better treatment outcomes.
