Singapore-based global investment major Temasek has picked a minority stake in Chennai-based eyecare hospital Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare for INR2.7 billion (SGD51 million).
Tag: Health
NUS food scientists give soy pulp a new lease of life – as healthy probiotic drink
Food scientists at NUS have found a way to give soy pulp a new lease of life by turning it into a healthy probiotic drink.
Harmful bacteria detected in Dumex Mamil Gold Infant Milk Formula, product recalled: AVA
AVA has recalled Dumex Mamil Gold Infant Milk Formula – Step 1 (850g), after detecting bacteria in the product samples.
Cancer ‘thriver’ Vijay Bhat shares his life’s work in promoting holistic healing for those impacted by the disease
Former advertising executive Vijay Bhat, a ‘cancer thriver’, today offers cancer coaching to those suffering from the disease and their family and friends.
Indian-origin researcher develops method to repair organs, blood vessels with single touch
An Indian-origin researcher in the US developed a technology that can repair organs, blood vessels and nerves with a single touch, published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology
Doctors to give advice through ‘E-consult stations’ in Dubai
Dubai will soon have ‘E-consult stations’ at several places where patients can perform health checkups themselves and patients will be connected to the doctors through a computer screen.
Fast food can do more harm than you can think: Bloomberg
Think twice, the next time you go hogging on burgers and French fries. As per the latest study, fast-food containers that keep cooking grease from leaking out, have risky chemicals.
Indian-American student from University of Texas develops safer allergy test, wins US$15,000
Samir Raju, along with his team-mate Benjamin Rubanov, has won US$15,000 at an innovative and entrepreneurial skills competition for developing a safer and more effective allergy skin test.
Physical Activity & Healthy Food for a Stronger Singapore, recommends NurtureSG
Nurture SG Taskforce has recommended increasing physical activities in schools and having healthy food options for the future of Singapore
Medifund assistance to mitigate health woes of needy Singaporeans
For providing help to the needy patients in Singapore, Medifund ( Medical Endowment Fund) assistance amounting to S$155.2 million was released in the financial year 2015.
