China faces threat of imported malaria cases
China is seeing an increasing number of cross-border travellers, meaning that the risk of detecting imported malaria cases remains, said an expert.
Health
Too busy to eat healthy meals? ‘Complete’ foods claim to supply all daily nutrients
These products are made in consideration of the standard intake of 33 nutrients as indicated by Japan's health ministry guidelines.
Experts warn of impending ‘twindemic’ in South Korea
Experts said the return of seasonal viruses could make it more difficult to sort out Covid-19 patients from those infected with seasonal flu because many symptoms overlap.
New project launched in Thailand to raise awareness of rare disease
The project seeks to raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy
‘Emerging infections are not fiction any more’: Expert on preparing for Disease X
Disease X, a new unknown disease that could cause a future epidemic, should be seen as a serious threat to drive preparedness.
China approves world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine
The dose, to be used as a booster only, is an aerosolized version of a vaccine already in use domestically and worldwide.
The wonder plant called Moringa and its many health benefits
Every part of this tree has special properties: its leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, sap and pods. Even the oil extracted from the tree has similar properties to that of olive oil.
India develops its first cervical cancer vaccine
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths in 2020.
Scientists develop world’s 1st therapy for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
CMT disease, a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage, shows symptoms such as weakness in the legs and feet, loss of muscle bulk and curled toes.
China keeps shadow of long Covid at bay
Most Covid-19 patients who experience mild symptoms will make a full recovery with no lingering symptoms, says a respiratory doctor, while in others, it may cause complications.