Category: Features
Avian flu strikes Vietnam’s 22 provinces so far this year
HO CHI MINH CITY – Latest avian flu epidemic outbreaks were reported in Vietnam’s central Khanh Hoa and southern Tra Vinh provinces, raising the total affected localities in Vietnam to 22 so far this year, according to the National Steering […]
10th edition of Medical Fair Asia set to be the biggest yet; strong ASEAN markets drive show growth
In just six months, Singapore will once again play host to MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, as it makes a much anticipated return on 9 to 11 September 2014 at Suntec Singapore. The 10th instalment of the international exhibition on Hospital, Diagnostic, […]
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 […]
Avoid these 10 foods if you want healthy teeth
We often don’t think twice before eating something but what we put in our mouth can have serious repercussions. The cavities may develop into infections that cause a lot of pain, you might have really bad breath and yellow teeth […]
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 […]
Patients continue to suffer as doctors’ strike intensifies in UP
Patients continued to suffer due to doctors’ stir that has hit health services in several parts of Uttar Pradesh as the strike by junior doctors went on for another day on Wednesday, following the arrest of their co-workers after a […]
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 […]
10 facts you should know about aromatherapy
A type of alternative medicine, just like Ayurveda or homoeopathy, aromatherapy relies on the use of essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds which are aimed at improving a person’s health and mood. In this post, we tell you 10 […]
How to make yourself nicer
I suspect a lot of people are going to want to share this with their spouses – or arrange to have it emailed anonymously to their bosses. There is an ancient practice, thousands of years old, designed to boost your […]
UAE will not follow Saudi’s ban on energy drinks
The UAE has no immediate plans to follow Saudi Arabia’s ban on energy drinks but guidelines are constantly under review, says the authority that helped to have them banned from schools. The kingdom prohibited sales of the drinks on Monday […]
