HEALTH
Drop In Pollution During 2008 Beijing Olympics Boosted Residents’ Health
Using the 2008 Beijing Olympics as their laboratory, researchers have found biological evidence that even a short-term reduction in air pollution exposure improves one's cardiovascular health.
Simple Checklist Improved Childbirth Safety In Indian Hospital
A new Harvard and WHO study has found that a simple checklist dramatically improved adherence to essential childbirth care practices at a pilot hospital in South India.
Missing Breast Cancer Genes May Be Due To Grandmother Effect
Researchers are questioning why mutated genes for breast cancer are not inherited more frequently despite a documented link with increased fertility in women.
Skinny-Looking Asians Not Free Of Diabetes Risk, Study
As the diabetes epidemic spreads worldwide, there is growing concern for Asian American populations as many of the standard ways to detect diabetes fail in people of Asian descent.
Novel Gene Mutations Implicated In Bile Duct Cancer Caused By Liver Fluke Infection
Investigators from Singapore and Thailand have discovered new bile duct cancer-associated gene mutations that are caused by a type of parasitic flatworm infection.
Scientists Find Potential Vaccine For Meningitis B
Researchers are a step closer to finding a vaccine that protects against a wide range of strains of meningococcal B - the most common cause of meningitis in Western Australia.
Nearly 90% Of Asian Kids Suffer From Myopia, Study
Myopia now affects a starting 80-90 percent of school-leavers in major East Asian cities, such as those in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.
IVF, Ovulation Drugs Linked To Higher Risk Of Birth Defects
A new study has found assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization to be associated with an increased risk of major birth defects.
Genes Associated With Childhood Obesity Identified In Largest Ever Study
A large international collaborative study has identified at least two new gene variants that increase the risk of common childhood obesity.
