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Hungry Ghost Festival Shock: Burning Joss Sticks Linked to Cancer
With the seventh month of the lunar calendar (more popularly known as the hungry ghost festival) upon us, many acts of worship will be taking place. But did you know, that the act of burning joss sticks could cause cancer? The burning of joss sticks, an integral part of many religious practices in Asia, could be as deadly as traffic fumes and cigarettes.
Blue-Light Glasses Myth Busted: No Relief for Eye Strain, Says Study
A deep dive into the efficacy and potential side effects of blue-light filtering lenses based on comprehensive research.
Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 18 August 2023
Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will cover dengue
Yes, your dentist can tell that you had oral sex
Dental professionals, when examining your oral health, have a method of finding out if you had oral sex. That is through palate bruising, also known
Gout and dementia – the controversy continues
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CytoMed Therapeutics Announces China Research Collaboration to Enhance its Allogeneic CAR γδ T In Vivo Persistency
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Groundbreaking Discovery Unlocks New Pathway to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in Asia
A revolutionary discovery by researchers in Singapore and MIT has uncovered a new bacterial stress signalling system, opening doors to new methods of combatting antibiotic resistance, a growing public health concern. The research team identified an enzyme, RlmN, that rapidly signals for the production of proteins allowing bacteria to adapt and survive. This could help design drugs that prevent this survival response, effectively tackling antibiotic resistance.
Singlife and IHH Unite to Redefine Medical Coverage in Asia
Singaporean financial services company, Singlife, is joining forces with private integrated healthcare provider IHH Healthcare. The collaboration will allow Singlife patients to access treatment in IHH facilities. It aims to transform healthcare cost management while boosting customer experience.
What Is Retinal Detachment?: Guest Column by Dr Jacob Cheng
The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. A threat to its integrity,
Singapore Scientists Unleash Gene-Editing Tool to Powerfully Combat HFMD
Researchers from Singapore have successfully used Crispr-Cas13, a gene-editing tool, to combat the virus responsible for hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). The researchers say
Study Reveals First-Ever Menstrual Product Test with Real Blood: Why Wasn’t This Done Sooner?
Groundbreaking study uses real human blood to test menstrual products, challenging norms and advocating for destigmatised menstrual health.
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