Laos Health ministry celebrates increased use of toilets
To fulfil the goal to eliminate open defecation completely, Dr Bounfeng urged government bodies at all levels, to foster knowledge and understanding of the regulations in relation…
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India looks to drones to deliver essential medical supplies to far-flung areas
In the sub-zero, snow-laden Himalayas, batches of bags of blood, plasma and platelets were flown by a drone over multiple 20km trips in a high-altitude drone delivery trial in…
WHO Declares Loneliness as a Global Health Threat
WHO has initiated an international commission on loneliness, emphasizing its adverse effects on health, which can be as severe as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Surgeries bring hope to extraordinary baby
With four upper limbs, four lower limbs, and two penises, the infant’s birth presents a medical puzzle, propelling a unique journey through transformative surgeries.
Some peanut butter may cause cancer, liver damage: Hong Kong consumer council
According to the council, aflatoxins, which were found in some samples, can cause both acute and chronic poisoning in animals and humans.
Vigilance called for as peak flu season starts
China is seeing the circulation of multiple infectious respiratory illnesses this winter, with surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, rising cases of influenza flu, but a downward…
Super-athlete Sawang, 103, reveals secrets to long and healthy life
Sawang's recipe for fitness and longevity starts with abstaining from smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol. His diet advice emphasises nutritious choices, favouring boiled and…
Earthquake could force more women to give birth at home
A report on maternal mortality carried out by the National Statistics Office in 2021 showed that for every 100,000 live births, 151 women died from maternity-related complications.
Cambodia advances national plan to combat malnutrition
The findings of a recent report disclose a concerning trend where nearly 80 per cent of the caloric intake in the country is derived from rice and sugar, with a lack of…
Covid-19 shot during pregnancy cuts baby’s risk of death by almost 80%: Study
The study followed the infants till the age of six months, and found no adverse effects from the vaccine.