The global fertility slump isn’t down to young people turning their backs on parenthood
Tag: Health
Study finds link between air pollution and premature birth
A new study found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolism
Childhood hearing loss may be prevented through vaccination
Hearing loss affects over 1.5 billion people across the world. It is often seen as a problem related to ageing, but infections in early life are also an important cause.
WHO alerts flavoured nicotine products driving youth addiction
WHO warns for most nicotine users today, their first experience with the drug is a flavoured product
UN study finds alcohol linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer
A new UN study has found that alcoholic drinks are linked to pancreatic cancer
New study shows even few nights of insufficient sleep can affect heart problems
Even a few nights with insufficient sleep promote molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart problems, shows study
WHO says life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years between 2019 to 2022 amid shadow of COVID-19
WHO says life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years between 2019 to 2022
Singapore sees rise in COVID-19 cases, MOH says no sign of more severe variants
As with other endemic respiratory diseases, periodic COVID-19 waves are expected throughout the year. The increase in cases could be due to several factors, including waning population immunity.
Study finds brisk walking pace and time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities
A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities
New hope for Parkinson’s disease as stem cell treatments found safe and effective
This condition gradually destroys neurons that produce dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement. While current treatments like ʟ-dopa can help early on, they often become less effective over time and can cause side effects such as involuntary movements.
