Health

Researchers build a particle accelerator that fits on a chip

Just as desktop PCs acquired some of the functions performed by room-sized mainframes, a Stanford team has prototyped a silicon chip that packs some of the punch delivered by ginormous particle accelerators

Jan 6, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Snacking on high-calorie food disrupts dopamine link to biological clock, leading to obesity: Study

The availability of a high-fat diet around the clock leads to anytime snacking and ultimately resulting in obesity and other related health concerns

Jan 6, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

As the waist size of the average American woman increases, those of Victoria's Secrets Models are shrinking, says study

The measurements of their body parts have decreased over the years, while their waist to hip ratio (WHR) has remained constant

Jan 5, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Immune systems of HIV+ patients 'forget' their immunity against smallpox despite childhood vaccination, says study

According to the study by the Oregon Health & Science University, the immune system of women afflicted with HIV undergoes what is called HIV-associated immune amnesia

Jan 5, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Researchers reveal diabetes may independently lead to heart failure

Researchers have found that diabetes is an independent risk factor for the development of heart failure in the community-dwelling population

Jan 5, 2020

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Diabetes

5-year-old UK boy battling leukaemia undergoes experimental cancer treatment in Singapore

Five-year-old, Zac Oliver from Shropshire, England received CAR T-cell therapy in 2018 to treat the same form of cancer that Oscar is battling

Jan 5, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Air pollution can lead to loss of bone health, says study

The study examined the connection between bone health and air pollution in 28 villages outside Hyderabad, in the south Indian state of Telangana

Jan 5, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Broccoli sprouts keep cancer, schizophrenia at bay but chewing them raw is better, says expert

When compared to their fully grown broccoli, the sprouts have a significantly higher concentration of a sulfurous compound known as sulforaphane

Jan 4, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Doctors suggest that a health supplement nearly killed a 23-year-old Texas woman

The supplement, 'Balance', which Goss consumed every day, claims to be a herbal supplement that promotes weight management, hormonal balance, fertility, and complexion

Jan 4, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Scientists may have found the cause behind allergic reactions to cosmetics

According to the study, it is likely that allergic contact dermatitis can be prevented through the application of lipids to the skin

Jan 4, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Woman undergo Mohs surgery after chickenpox scar turn into skin cancer

A woman diagnosed with chickenpox during her childhood but decades later the scar turned into a cancerous cell

Jan 4, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

5th Asia Pacific Healthcare Summit to be held in Singapore in April 2020

The event is expected to see the participation of healthcare experts and other stakeholders from countries such as Singapore, South Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, and India

Jan 3, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Outbreak of pneumonia in China sends Changi airport into high alert, Taiwan follows

In the statement, the MOH directed medical practitioners to be watchful of travelers who exhibit symptoms of pneumonia and have visited Wuhan city in last 14 days

Jan 3, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Alzheimer's can be predicted by scanning a particular protein, says study

According to researchers, the existing treatment for Alzheimer's is aimed at amyloid 'plaques', it has not been able to provide a clear map of how the degeneration will progress

Jan 3, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Signed up for Veganuary? Your body might miss out nutrients and cause B12 deficiency in nerve and blood cells

People who follow the #Veganuary trend might miss out on nutrients and cause B12 deficiency harming their blood and nerve cells, warn experts.

Jan 3, 2020

By Vinod DSouza

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Researchers build a particle accelerator that fits on a chip

Snacking on high-calorie food disrupts dopamine link to biological clock, leading to obesity: Study

As the waist size of the average American woman increases, those of Victoria's Secrets Models are shrinking, says study

Immune systems of HIV+ patients 'forget' their immunity against smallpox despite childhood vaccination, says study

Researchers reveal diabetes may independently lead to heart failure

5-year-old UK boy battling leukaemia undergoes experimental cancer treatment in Singapore

Air pollution can lead to loss of bone health, says study

Broccoli sprouts keep cancer, schizophrenia at bay but chewing them raw is better, says expert

Doctors suggest that a health supplement nearly killed a 23-year-old Texas woman

Scientists may have found the cause behind allergic reactions to cosmetics

Woman undergo Mohs surgery after chickenpox scar turn into skin cancer

5th Asia Pacific Healthcare Summit to be held in Singapore in April 2020

Outbreak of pneumonia in China sends Changi airport into high alert, Taiwan follows

Alzheimer's can be predicted by scanning a particular protein, says study

Signed up for Veganuary? Your body might miss out nutrients and cause B12 deficiency in nerve and blood cells

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

Scientists Confirm Deadly Bird Flu in Mainland Antarctica; Poses Risk for Penguins and Environment

Scientists Confirm Deadly Bird Flu in Mainland Antarctica; Poses Risk for Penguins and Environment