Browsing: Medical Investigations

Navigating end-of-life choices, such as euthanasia and assisted dying, is a complex issue globally. Find out more.

A recent study in Singapore has unearthed a troubling trend in the misuse of antibiotics, with younger Singaporeans seeking these powerful drugs against medical advice. The misuse of antibiotics can have severe consequences, including an increased risk of antibiotic resistance, a global health concern that threatens the efficacy of treatments for various infections.

Scientists from the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder have crafted an innovative breathalyser test powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that can detect COVID-19 swiftly and accurately. 

Intermittent fasting has become a popular lifestyle choice for many individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being. Find out more

A recent study conducted by researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) reveals that Asians with excessive visceral fat, the type of fat surrounding internal organs, tend to have poorer cognitive performance. This affects their abilities to think, learn, and remember. 

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.