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Singapore: NEA confirms 2 new Zika cases at Poh Huat Terrace, Terrasse Lane

The agency says that it was notified about the cluster on Tuesday and it has already started its operations to kill mosquitoes in the area.

Apr 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Passive smoking is equally harmful: Study

Passive smoking equally harmful in increasing lung cancer risk, heart ailments: Study

The study also emphasises on stricter smoking restrictions and preventive measures for non-smokers.

Apr 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Drinking red wine can lower the short-term effects of cigarette smoking

Red wine helps in reducing short-term effects of cigarette smoking, says study

Cigarettes can lead to various health ailments like cellular aging, systemic and vascular inflammation and even endothelial damage.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

2 Kiwifruits a day keep heart problems away: Know more about the little fruit that can save your life

Here are some amazing health benefits of kiwifruit that you probably never knew about.

Apr 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Fading sense of smell may suggest early death

Researchers reveal losing your sense of smell may suggest early death

Researchers say that people who could identify odors correctly were said to be at an 8 percent lower mortality risk.

Apr 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Sleeping naked offers you some amazing health benefits: Here are the reasons

Doctors say that sleeping without your clothes can improve circulation and prevent you from suffering from infections.

Apr 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: First Zika cluster of 2017 discovered in Hougang, fogging begins

NEA has released a notice stating that thermal fogging will be carried out to get rid of adult mosquitoes.

Mar 30, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Harvard designs smartphone app to measure male fertility

Once the sample is loaded in the case, the app (Android) accurately analyzes the sample to determine its properties.

Mar 24, 2017

By Ambili S

Smartphone's spare computing power may help fight cancer

Every smartphone's spare computing power could be utilised by IBM's Android app for cancer research purposes.

Mar 11, 2017

By Poulami Nag

More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore during Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year: More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore

The Ministry of Health says the public might access the latest list of clinics and their operating hours through MOH corporate website.

Jan 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

Brace for dengue surge: NEA warns midyear peak as mosquito population zooms 60%

According to NEA, the midyear will be the peak season for the mosquito-borne disease.

Jan 20, 2017

By Bihu Ray

American health care system faces heat after doctors fail to treat drug-resistant bacteria

The superbug resisted 26 different antibiotics including last-resort drug called polymixins.

Jan 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Delhi on high alert as bird flu spreads thick and fast

Hong Kong confirms second bird flu death in a fortnight

Authorities say it was not immediately clear how or from where the patient contracted the H7N9 virus.

Jan 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia on high alert over Zika case in Singapore

Malaysia confirms its 8th Zika virus case

Malaysia confirmed its first Zika virus case in September.

Dec 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Scientists say Platypus venom highly effective in treating acute diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can be treated by the venom produced by the egg-laying mammal.

Dec 2, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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Singapore: NEA confirms 2 new Zika cases at Poh Huat Terrace, Terrasse Lane

Passive smoking equally harmful in increasing lung cancer risk, heart ailments: Study

Red wine helps in reducing short-term effects of cigarette smoking, says study

2 Kiwifruits a day keep heart problems away: Know more about the little fruit that can save your life

Researchers reveal losing your sense of smell may suggest early death

Sleeping naked offers you some amazing health benefits: Here are the reasons

Singapore: First Zika cluster of 2017 discovered in Hougang, fogging begins

Harvard designs smartphone app to measure male fertility

Smartphone's spare computing power may help fight cancer

Chinese New Year: More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore

Brace for dengue surge: NEA warns midyear peak as mosquito population zooms 60%

American health care system faces heat after doctors fail to treat drug-resistant bacteria

Hong Kong confirms second bird flu death in a fortnight

Malaysia confirms its 8th Zika virus case

Scientists say Platypus venom highly effective in treating acute diabetes

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

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

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant