Category: Education
Traditional Chinese herb to treat cancer
The bark of the Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) is a major source of huáng bò (黄柏), one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used for centuries as a painkiller and anti-inflammation agent. […]
Get it straight
Many workers spend eight hours or more hunched over their desks in the office and risk developing problems. We look at what could go wrong. Heart disease Muscles burn less fat and blood flows more sluggishly during a long sit, […]
Will quitting smoking reverse all the damage it has done to my body?
Quitting smoking is the very first step to regaining your health. While not everything may be reversed or cured instantly, your body will slowly start regaining normalcy. For instance when you first stop smoking, you will notice that you will […]
What to do about that pain in the neck
SINGAPORE – Modern jobs and lifestyles involve hours of sitting at desks or in front of computers, or doing the same tasks over and over again. This can take a toll on the body, causing repetitive stress injury. It is […]
Control coal use and reduce smog
More than 10 percent of China’s land area has been shrouded in thick smog for the past few days, with the level of PM2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less and very harmful to humans) frequently […]
Are doctors part of the healthcare problem?
I was part of a panel at the Health 2.0 conference in Bangalore recently. The theme was challenging – How do we deliver health care to a billion Indians? There were lots of interesting presentations, and while listening to these, […]
Staple foods in China not genetically modified
BEIJING – China does not allow commercial production of any genetically modified staple foods, but the country needs to stay on top of the technology, Niu Dun, deputy minister of agriculture, told media on Monday after the opening meeting of […]
Eat this, not that
TODAY, going on a diet to lose weight isn’t about eating less. It’s about what you eat. Proponents of different diet plans praise some food and avoid some food groups. Hundreds of books and websites will lure you to adopt […]
Five reasons why you should drink milk
Amid divided opinions over the health benefits of drinking milk, a research team with Medical News Today rounded up 5 beneficial effects and precautions when drinking milk, specifically that from a cow. According to MNT research team, some important nutrients […]
WHO recommends halving daily sugar intake in fight against obesity
The World Health Organisation has said the recommended amount of sugar consumed daily should be halved as it stepped up its battle against public health problems like obesity and tooth decay. The UN health agency said on Wednesday it was […]
