Singapore dengue weapon: Wolbachia mosquitoes reduce Aedes by 98%, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Project Wolbachia – Singapore's weapon against dengue fever – has managed to suppress the Aedes aegypti mosquito population by up to 98 per cent, with 88 per cent fewer dengue cases, at selected study
UK detects second potentially 'more transmissible' Covid-19 strain from South Africa, World News,LONDON – A new, potentially more infectious variant of the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19 has been found in Britain in cases linked to South Africa, British Health Secretary Matt Hancoc
Sperm containing coronavirus raises small risk of Covid-19 spread via sex: Study, World News,LONDON – Chinese researchers who tested sperm of men infected with Covid-19 found that a minority of them had the new coronavirus in their semen, opening up a small chance the disease could be transmitted se
Tough to be student again after decades: Xiang Yun now certified holistic nutrition consultant, Entertainment News,As of late, a few local celebrities, like Dennis Chew and Suhaimi Yusof, have proven that the learning never stops no matter how old you get. They aren't the only ones either and t
Studies find more clues to potential cause of severe hepatitis cases in children, World News,LONDON – The recent rise in cases of acute hepatitis among children is likely linked to a common childhood virus, two independent studies from British researchers have suggested. Countries across the world b
E-cigarette vapour tied to changes in lung cells, Health News,The vapour from e-cigarettes may boost the production of inflammatory chemicals in the lungs, while disabling key cellular defenders against infection, a new study suggests. In a series of laboratory experiments, researchers found that e-
8 tips for setting up a home office easily, Lifestyle News,With the vast majority of employees forced to telecommute thanks to circuit breaker measures, working from home is now the new normal. If you've been struggling to adjust to working from home, you're not alone. As many as 65 per ce
Singapore study finds non-mRNA vaccines like Sinovac may better prevent severe Covid-19, Singapore News,Though often considered inferior due to their induction of a lower antibody response compared with their mRNA counterparts, inactivated virus vaccines can play a role in preventing the development
She left her high-paying advertising job to take photos of babies – and it's paid off, Lifestyle News,After seven years in an advertising firm and spending late nights chasing deadlines, Ashley Low soon felt weary and disconnected from her life and career. When she saw a pregnant colleague burn
Where are teachers paid the most & the least compared to other professions in Asia?, Lifestyle News,Asians are well known for their heavy focus on education. Naturally, one would expect this to translate into societal respect given to teachers. But does this also mean that teachers are paid well, an
WHO advises against blood plasma treatment for Covid-19 patients, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation on Monday (Dec 6) advised against using the blood plasma of patients who have recovered from Covid-19 to treat those who are ill, saying current evidence shows it neither improves surv
Leading actress Kim Hye-yoon: Playing minor roles in the past made me who I am today, Entertainment News,Where she lacks in experience, Kim Hye-yoon makes up for it with sheer hard work and an unassailably cheerful disposition. The rising K-drama actress told AsiaOne in an interview that her current
Brazil's P1 coronavirus variant mutating, may become more dangerous, say scientists, World News,Brazil’s P1 coronavirus variant, behind a deadly Covid-19 surge in the Latin American country that has raised international alarm, is mutating in ways that could make it better able to evade antibodi
NTU scientists develop reusable mask that filters 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and haze, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Scientists from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have developed a reusable mask that is able to kill bacteria droplets within 45 seconds and filter 99.9 per cent of bacteria, v
EU regulator backs mRNA vaccine booster for people with weak immunity, World News,The European Union's drugs regulator said on Monday (Oct 4) people with weakened immune systems should get a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, but left it to member states to decide
Singapore's first Chinese Covid-19 vaccines arrive ahead of approval, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore received its first batch of the Covid-19 vaccine made by China’s Sinovac Biotech on Tuesday (Feb 23), its health ministry said, although the shot is still awaiting approval for use in the
WHO's new guidelines on child mask-wearing vary for different age groups, Lifestyle News,By now, most parents would already know that in Singapore, children above two years of age will have to put on a mask, unless due to special circumstances (read: Disabilities or underlying medical condition
