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
