The Gut-Mind Connection: How Nutrition Shapes Mental Resilience
Reading Time: 3 minutesMental health disorders are a growing global crisis, and projections suggest they could become the leading cause of mortality worldwide within the next decade. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030, depression will be the number one global disease burden. Additionally, suicide rates, linked to mental illness, already account for more than 700,000 […]
HIV vaccine study uncovers powerful new antibody target
Reading Time: 3 minutesIN THE LONG BATTLE to create an effective HIV vaccine, scientists have made a major leap forward. A new study shows that a series of vaccines can coax the immune system to produce powerful antibodies capable of blocking a wide range of HIV strains — including those that are typically the hardest to stop. Published in Immunity on […]
Study: Depression is linked to an increased risk of dementia in both mid and later life
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study has found that depression is linked to an increased risk of dementia in both mid and later life. The new research, which is published in eClinicalMedicine, was led by Jacob Brain and Maha Alshahrani from the Institute of Mental Health and School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, the University of Adelaide, and […]
Scientists: Advances in AI can help prepare for the next pandemic
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIN the next five years, integrating AI into country response systems could save more lives by anticipating the location and trajectory of disease outbreaks. A global group of researchers call for better collaboration between academia, government, and industry, to ensure safety, accountability and ethics in the use of AI in infectious disease research. A study […]
The potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice
Reading Time: 2 minutesLOS BAÑOS: A new paper recently published by scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute is exploring the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice to combat the growing diabetes epidemic, particularly in Asia. The rise in type 2 diabetes poses a significant global health challenge, with over […]
Singapore, Vietnam join forces to advance regional healthcare
Reading Time: < 1 minute HANOI, Vietnam – Singapore and Vietnam are deepening their commitment to regional healthcare collaboration with the launch of a new Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) in Hanoi. A joint initiative by the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) and Hanoi Medical University (HMU), the centre will serve as a vital hub for academic partnerships, medical […]
Scientists warn Hepatitis A in Philippine shellfish goes unchecked
Reading Time: 2 minutesResearchers from several institutions, including the Ateneo de Manila University, the University of the Philippines, Monash University Malaysia Selangor, and the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, have warned that little is known about how the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) spreads through local communities via commonly cultivated shellfish such as oysters and mollusks. Prompting […]
Noorjahan’s passion for ethnomedicine
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY MUGANTI RAJA & TRINAYAANI JEYANDRAN PROF Madya Dr Noorjahan Banu Mohammed Alitheen, Associate Professor at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), is making significant strides in biomedical research. Her focuses on the therapeutic potential of natural compounds in treating diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. With expertise in […]
Dr Wu is in a hurry to find a cancer cure
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY ANGELINA LISHIA WIDJAYA And CHRIS SIEW KAH TAO DR WU YUAN SENG stands at the forefront of cancer pharmacology, dedicating his career to unraveling the mysteries of two of the deadliest forms of cancers: esophageal and pancreatic. With a profound commitment stemming from personal experiences and a robust academic background, Wu’s journey exemplifies the […]
Wonders of the immune system!
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY PRAVEENA R.G. CHANDRASEGARAN How does the Immune system remember diseases? Did you know that your immune system has a memory? Once it encounters and fights off an infection, it doesn’t forget! If the same disease tries to infect you again, your body can spring into action much faster and more effectively. This memory is […]