Browsing: Medical Investigations

Revenge bedtime procrastination has become a prevalent term in today’s fast-paced, high-stress world. Read more

Despite the widespread use of vaccinations in Singapore since the mid-1950s, about 2,000 tuberculosis cases are diagnosed annually. Read more

In light of World Homeopathy Day, let’s explore what homoeopathy is and how it works. Read on to learn the answers to some of your questions.

This week’s Asian medical news bulletin covers updates from the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Topics include face mask wearing, a new eye health center, a sugar consumption campaign, healthcare worker strikes, and a foodborne botulism outbreak. The bulletin also includes a warning about the Marburg virus disease from the Indonesian government.

This article explores the potential benefits of using body odor in therapy for social anxiety. Swedish researchers believe that the smell of armpit sweat can activate brain pathways linked to emotions, offering a calming effect. The article also discusses other current anxiety therapies and the link between our sense of smell and emotional well-being.

The seemingly harmless pastime of arcades has a dark side – the escalating problem of addiction to coin-pusher machines in Asia.

Osteoporosis is a silent ailment affects millions of people. Are Asians more prone to osteoporosis? Let’s explore.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the spine and other joints. The disease is characterized…

A drug called ruxolitinib, which has been touted as a “miracle” cream, has shown promise in treating vitiligo. Read more

Obesity, Diabetes and Chronic Respiratory Diseases are among the top 5 medical conditions in India, read this article to learn more