Targeted Therapy Might Cure Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Metastatic kidney cancer or commonly known as the metastatic renal cell carcinoma is the stage where cancer spreads to lymph system, bones, and other organs from the kidneys. While finding a cure for such a disease has always been a herculean task for every scientist,…
Monkeypox: Indonesia Takes Steps to Avoid Same Fate as of Singapore
Last updated on May 15th, 2019The Health Ministry in Indonesia has resorted to various measures to halt the spread of monkeypox, an infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. Since the first case of the rare virus was reported in Singapore, the Indonesian government has boosted…
Foods Rich in Phenolic Acid Prevent Risk of Breast Cancer
A recent study conducted by the researchers at the University of Navarra and the University of Jaen in Spain found that certain foods rich in phenolic acids might protect the body against the risk of developing breast cancer post-menopausal stages. It has been presumed that…
Medicines Discovery Institute: A Revolution in the History of Drugs
With the launch of Medicines Discovery Institute, Cardiff University has stepped up the development of new drugs for mental health and central nervous system conditions. The new institute aims to develop novel medications to improve the lives of people across the world by focusing on…
New Study Reveals Drinking Very Hot Beverages could Cause Oesophageal Cancer
A new research warns, sipping an extremely hot cup of tea or coffee can double the risk of oesophageal cancer or the cancer of the food pipe. Scientists say drinking piping hot water damages the lining of the mouth and throat, which can further cause…
Countering Stigma is Must for Eradicating Hepatitis
In a recently held international conference in Manila, medical and public health experts discussed about various challenges that limit the progress in eradicating hepatitis. The conference was organized from 18—22 February by the Asia Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) and the…
Measles Outbreak Declared in the Philippines, 70 Dead
The Philippines is facing a measles outbreak, with more than 70 deaths, mostly of children, reported last month. Around 4,302 measles cases were reported in January, depicting an increase of 122% from last year January. In Metro Manila last week, a measles outbreak was declared…
13th Annual Global Wellness Summit to be Held in Hong Kong
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) that brings together the leaders and visionaries from around the world to positively impact and shape the future of the $4.2 trillion global wellness industry will be held in Hong Kong for the first time. This is the third time…
Do contraceptive pills lead to depression?
Contraceptive pills have liberated women for decades by giving them the right to choose. While the pill empowers her to be or not be a mommy, there are several side effects such as low libido and weight gain that have been associated with the ‘pill’….
Student of Penn State recovers from meningitis
Last updated on December 3rd, 2018 The student was taken to the Mount Nittany Medical Center after he was diagnosed with bacterial meningococcal meningitis. According to the official information from Penn, he is currently recovering from the disease. The news was published at the University’s…
China will Avoid Hong Kong Related Questions in G20 Summit
The upcoming G20 summit in the middle of the ongoing Hong Kong protests has created a burden over the Chinese government. As a protective measure, China on Monday decided to avoid discussions related to Hong Kong during the summit. G20 summit, which focuses on…
Xi Jinping emphasises over friendly relations with North Korea prior to two-day visit
Prior to his first two-day visit to North Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping has written an opinionated article in the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea. His article asserts on the fact that China backs North Korea and its efforts in “correct direction”…
