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H1N1 flu outbreak fear makes more than 100 students skip school in Malaysia

An H1N1 virus outbreak rumour at a Perak primary school in Malaysia's Kuala Kangsar led to a drop in its attendance from 26 to 102 within a day.

Jan 26, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Father refuses to vaccinate daughter against measles, polio; supports US 'vaccine choice' movement

A 47-year-old chiropractor, Joe Accuror, refused to get the vaccination for his daughter against polio, measles and whooping cough

Jan 26, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Early exposure to alcohol in families does not embrace responsible drinking in children: Study

According to the new study, parents who are providing their kids with alcohol are not doing them any favor

Jan 26, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Mother's antibodies may worsen dengue infection in baby: NUS study

The researchers said the maternal antibodies which are transmitted to her baby during pregnancy can enhance the severity of dengue infection in the baby, or interfere with their immunisation.

Jan 24, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Don’t limit kids’ screen time, guide them instead

Don't limit screen time for kids, guide them instead: Experts

Researchers at the University of St.Thomas in St Paul, Minnesota say parents should differentiate between passive and active time on screen.

Jan 24, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Brazil's death toll from yellow fever triples - WHO

Yellow fever cases in Brazil tripled, confirms WHO

The World Health Organisation said the cases of yellow fever have tripled in Brazil especially in the states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais.

Jan 23, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Experts redefine concept of teenage, says adolescence should last until 24

A team of doctors from the Royal Victoria Hospital in Melbourne has revealed that puberty among modern kids start at 10 and last until they reach the age of 24.

Jan 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: 69-year-old mentally unstable man spends months in IMH, might be sent to prison

Kong-Peng Yee was suffering from a psychotic problem when he murdered his wife and served two-years in prison.

Jan 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

HSA warns public against potent western medications after illegal products lead consumers to ICU

Singapore has recently seen a surge of illegal and undeclared medicines which are sending people to the ICU and causing adverse reactions such as chemical burns.

Jan 22, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

What's behind epilepsy? Hong Kong team zeroes in on 2 culprits in brain

Humans with too little ATR have a problem with epilepsy, while people with ATM deficiency by contrast are ataxic, says new study.

Jan 22, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

HSA issues warning against health 'tonic', Anita iBrow

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned consumers not to buy or use two health products after consumers reported side effects such as facial chemical burns.

Jan 22, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Singapore Health: Committee formed to set benchmark fees for medical procedures

A 13-member committee has been set up by the Ministry of Health to look into fee benchmarks for medical services and procedure in Singapore.

Jan 22, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Male birth control pill made from poisonous plant extract: Could this be the answer?

Plant extract called ouabain can stop the ability of the sperm to swim, thereby cutting chances of fertilising the egg cells.

Jan 22, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

69 infants die after measles outbreak in Indonesia's Papua

Indonesia's Papua and other interior areas are facing a serious health crisis since January 21. Officials sent medical aid but concerned about their distribution.

Jan 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

First double face grafting may pave new way for transplant surgeries

These kinds of operations are useful for assault and accident victims but the anti-rejection the medications can lead a patient to infection or cancer.

Jan 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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H1N1 flu outbreak fear makes more than 100 students skip school in Malaysia

Father refuses to vaccinate daughter against measles, polio; supports US 'vaccine choice' movement

Early exposure to alcohol in families does not embrace responsible drinking in children: Study

Mother's antibodies may worsen dengue infection in baby: NUS study

Don't limit screen time for kids, guide them instead: Experts

Yellow fever cases in Brazil tripled, confirms WHO

Experts redefine concept of teenage, says adolescence should last until 24

Singapore: 69-year-old mentally unstable man spends months in IMH, might be sent to prison

HSA warns public against potent western medications after illegal products lead consumers to ICU

What's behind epilepsy? Hong Kong team zeroes in on 2 culprits in brain

HSA issues warning against health 'tonic', Anita iBrow

Singapore Health: Committee formed to set benchmark fees for medical procedures

Male birth control pill made from poisonous plant extract: Could this be the answer?

69 infants die after measles outbreak in Indonesia's Papua

First double face grafting may pave new way for transplant surgeries

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

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