Could homemade masks help stop infected people from spreading coronavirus?, World News,PARIS – Is a homemade mask better than nothing at all? With an unknown number of asymptomatic coronavirus carriers, some experts are advising people to fashion their own face coverings to prevent them spreading th
Both Russia and Ukraine tortured prisoners of war, UN says, World News,GENEVA – The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday (Nov 15) that both Russia and Ukraine have tortured prisoners of war during the nearly nine-month conflict, citing examples including the use of electric sho
5-year period ending 2019 set to be hottest on record: UN, World News,NEW YORK – Average global temperature between 2015 and 2019 is on track to be the hottest of any five-year period on record, a United Nations report by the world's leading climate agencies said Sunday (Sept 22). \”It is curren
Migraine in pregnancy linked with complications for mothers and babies, Health News,Pregnant women with migraine headaches are more likely to develop complications, and their babies are at higher risk for complications early after birth, too, a large study from Denmark suggests. Using Danish registr
Mandarin Orchard stops accepting guests after suspected link between 13 imported Covid-19 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating 13 cases of Covid-19 infection among individuals who had served stay-home notices (SHN) at Mandarin Orchard Singapore, said the mi
Facebook acts on 'sensational' health cures after report, Digital News,Facebook and YouTube said Tuesday they were moving to reduce the spread of misleading health care claims after a media report showed the proliferation of bogus cancer cures on social media. Facebook said it made changes
Wuhan virus: Thailand sees apparent success with flu and HIV drug cocktail, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Chinese woman infected with the new coronavirus showed a dramatic improvement after she was treated with a cocktail of anti-virals used to treat flu and HIV, Thailand's health ministry said on Sund
From selfie to making sacrifices to travel: A look at the international globetrotters of Gen Z, Lifestyle News,Young travellers from South Korea are the most snap-happy shutterbugs when it comes to taking photos on vacation, while Colombians have the most wanderlust. That's according to the res
Scientists announce 'breakthrough' atomic map of coronavirus, World News,WASHINGTON – US scientists announced on Wednesday (Feb 19) they had created the first 3D atomic scale map of the part of the novel coronavirus that attaches to and infects human cells, a critical step toward developin
Covid-19 vaccines do not increase risk of miscarriage, foetal anomaly: KKH doctor cites study in response to letter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is no evidence of increased risks for mothers-to-be who take a Covid-19 vaccine, said experts. Data from nearly 4,000 pregnant women in the United Sta
Ellen DeGeneres TV show to make workplace changes after probe of culture, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Ellen DeGeneres on Thursday sent an emotional message to the staff of her television talk show saying she was taking steps to improve the culture on set following accusations of a hostile worki
World powers ignoring North Korea crimes against humanity amid nuclear programme focus, says UN expert, World News,GENEVA – World powers bear responsibility for ignoring crimes against humanity that may still be perpetrated by authorities in North Korea amid a focus on its nuclear programme, a UN hu
Immune response after mild Covid-19 is prolonged; psychiatric risk revealed, World News,The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19, the illness caused by the virus. Mild Covid-19 induces prolon
South Korea fines Google, Meta billions of won for privacy violations, Digital News,SEOUL – South Korea levied tens of millions of dollars in fines on Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms for privacy law violations, authorities said on Wednesday (Sept 14). In a statement, the Personal Informati
