public health
Awareness Of Cervical And Breast Cancer Screening Lacking In Indonesia
Scientists in Indonesia have reported that only one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, while only five percent of women are aware of breast cancer screening.
Harmful Bacteria Hitch A Ride On Houseflies
Scientists in Singapore have sequenced the genomes of flies and their associated bacteria to demonstrate that flies may be used for disease monitoring.
Chinese Coal Ash Too Radioactive For Use
Coal ash from China’s high-uranium coal deposits may be too radioactive to be reused in building materials, according to a study by scientists in China and the US.
China On Track To Achieving Air Quality Targets
Scientists in China reported that measures to improve air quality in Chinese cities have paid off, with a 21 percent reduction in PM2.5 levels since 2013.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Michael Lai Ming-Chiao
A pioneer in coronavirus research, Michael Lai Ming-Chiao shares how a detour in his academic journey brought him to the battlefront of the SARS outbreak.
High Blood Pressure In China Spiraling Out Of Control
More and more people in China are suffering from high blood pressure, but proper medication to manage the disease is often lacking.
Takeda Donates US$1 Million To Asian University For Women
The donation will be used to establish the Takeda Chair in Public Health, which aims to propel research and create opportunities for collaboration with scholars in public health.
Methylmercury Found In Rice-Based Baby Food
After analyzing 119 infant cereal samples made with a variety of grains, scientists have discovered that infant rice-based cereals contain elevated levels of methylmercury.
Jenny Su Awarded Harvard’s Public Health Leadership Award
NCKU President Huey-Jen Jenny Su will be the first foreign graduate to receive the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Leadership Award in Public Health Practice.
