Jastine Beatrice Yap

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Jastine Beatrice Yap is a content writer working with International Business Times UK. She is an undergraduate student studying for her Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, majoring in Agricultural Extension. She has a passion for theatre and dreams of starting a non-profit that will use theatre as a primary agricultural extension tool in the Philippines.

International Donor Conception Awareness Day: Removing the stigma

IDCA Day aims to address these issues by providing a platform for families to share their stories and experiences using donor conception to start a family.

The lab can test heating technologies that could significantly reduce energy bills

Thousands of Brits to get refunded, Good Energy and OVO Energy found to have been overcharging customers

This subsidy is able to bring an average household's bills down to roughly £2,500 a year in Great Britain.

WHO releases new guidelines advising against use of non-sugar sweeteners

Some studies have shown that non-sugar sweeteners may actually lead to weight gain.

New urine test as cancer diagnostic tool developed at MIT

The test requires just a urine sample, making it an affordable and non-invasive screening option. The technology behind the test uses a new type of nanoparticle with a protein-coating tagged with DNA sequences.

New AI cancer detection tool to expedite pancreatic cancer testing

At present, there are no population-based tools to broadly screen for pancreatic cancer but those with a family history are at high risk for it.

Southend hospital performs first robotic-based surgery in the east of England

The Da Vinci Surgical System utilises advanced technology to manipulate the instruments with greater dexterity and accuracy.

Boston scientists discover capsule that improves nausea or loss of appetite

The new artificial capsule was designed to deliver electrical currents to cells in order to stimulate the body into producing ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite.

MS Awareness Week is shining light on the heartbreaking disease

The impact of multiple sclerosis is far-reaching, as it not only affects those diagnosed with the disease but their families, friends and caregivers as well.

World's first 'mini-heart' formed by a team of German scientists

The researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) created the "mini-heart" using 35,000 pluripotent stem cells.

Women are under-represented in the workplace.

Fibroid Awareness Week: Why women should be aware of uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are common among women of reproductive age and can cause a range of symptoms.

The importance of Animal Cruelty and Human Violence Awareness Week

The goal of Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week is to educate the public and prevent animal abuse and human violence.

ISS is photographed by Expedition 66 crew

Over the moon for International Day for Human Space Flight

This day is an opportunity to reflect on the incredible achievements of humanity in space exploration.

World Parkinson's Day 2023: Local initiatives to raise awareness

World Parkinson's Day in the UK serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for greater research into the causes and treatments of Parkinson's disease.

Fire outside a hotel providing refuge to asylum seekers following a protest in Knowsley

Over 900 victims of the Grenfell Tower fire reach settlement after 6 years

In the early hours of June 14th, 2017, a devastating fire engulfed Grenfell Tower, a 24-story residential building in North Kensington, London.

Taylor Swift discusses her music video "All Too Well" at Toronto film fest, in Toronto

Ticketmaster 'Eras Tour' lawsuit explained as Taylor Swift pioneers change

Innovator of the year award winner Taylor Swift has inspired fans to take a stand against the Ticketmaster monopoly.

UK government admits to no evidence over economic migrants assertions

The UK government admits to having no evidence to back up claims of boat travellers being economic migrants and to throwing away 318 tonnes of subsidised food.

International Day for Street Children is raising much needed awareness

This holiday aims to promote the rights of street children and provide them with access to education, healthcare and other essential services.

The historical significance of Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

In the year 2021, there were 38.4 million people worldwide living with HIV, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), with a staggering 650,000 deaths.

'Swap to stop' scheme will give 1 million smokers free vape kits

Up to £400 will also be offered to pregnant women, as part of a package of measures in England that the 'swap to stop' scheme will implement.

The UN children's agency UNICEF stresses the urgent need for "access to safe drinking water and sanitation services, which are critical in preventing illness" following the quake

National Childhelp Day of Hope: Protection against abuse of all forms

National Childhelp Day of Hope was created to increase awareness and highlight the issue of child abuse and neglect.

A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past a mural promoting awareness of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Jakarta

Brits warned of new, 'more infectious' COVID-19 'UK variant'

The new variant is believed to be more contagious than the original strain of COVID-19, with estimates suggesting it could be up to 70% more transmissible.

The importance of raising awareness for Bohring-Opitz Syndrome

Raising awareness of BOS encourages doctors to consider this condition when diagnosing patients with similar symptoms, making it easier for affected families to get the support services and resources they need.

UK announces ban on wet wipes

Almost all wet wipes will be banned in England as part of the Government's new plans for tackling water pollution.

Pesach 2023: The Jewish holiday explained and where to celebrate it in the UK

Pesach is an eight-day holiday, where Jewish families from all over the world gather together to commemorate the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt.

Gender equality might be the solution to a longer life expectancy, according to recent study

Even the UN has admitted that the world will not be able to achieve gender equality by 2030, partly due to the setback from the social and economic fallout brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Assault charges against Jonathan Majors dropped, actor may file defamation suit

The Creed III star Jonathan Majors may file a defamation suit against the female who recanted her domestic violence allegations against the actor.

Bad Bunny, shown here performing August 12 in Miami Gardens, Florida, scored the MTV VMA for best artist, and the Puerto Rican singer accepted the prize from his tour date at Yankee Stadium

Bad Bunny sued for €3.706 million by ex-girlfriend

Carliz was offered €1,853 to buy her voice recording and though she refused, it was still used in two of Bad Bunny's songs.

World Poetry Day 2023: Keeping your heritage alive

Poetry has the unique ability to support linguistic diversity and give a platform for global recognition of diversity through poetic expression.

Celebrating the shinier things in life: International Day of Happiness 2023

Constantly having a smile on your face has its benefits, aside from having a better emotional state, like being less likely to develop the common cold.