Category: Top Story
Unaware of pesticide danger, Rural Egyptians put their health at risk
Egyptians lack awareness of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a primary liver cell cancer and one of the deadliest types of malignancy, contributing to its continued spread, according to a newly published report. Among the largest causes of HCC are chronic infection […]
Bacteria-eating combo virus sprayed on meats, cheeses and organic foods
Clever labeling laws have made it possible for companies to spray a bacteria-eating virus, the food additive called “Listex,” on organic food and get away with it. You can find this cocktail of six bacteria-eating viruses (bacteriophages) on everything from […]
Electronic system to monitor drug use
DUBAI – An electronic system that will monitor the prescription and sale of drugs in the public and private sectors will be launched in weeks, an official said. The system is being developed by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration […]
Indians swallow live fish to treat asthma, but does it work?
Many Indians believe that a traditional medicine of swallowing live fish can cure asthma. With pinched noses and watery eyes, thousands of Indians line up to swallow live fish in the traditional treatment for asthma administered annually in the country’s […]
WHO urged not to snuff out e-cig
The e-cigarette was pushed centre stage ahead of World No Tobacco Day, with doctors and policy experts urging the UN’s health agency to embrace the gadget as a life saver. With tobacco smoke claiming a life every six seconds, the […]
How Bangladesh improved its healthcare system
Things are changing in Bangladesh, as Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) makes vital healthcare information available to more and more mothers. Known for high per capita poverty rates and a devastating shortage of doctors, infant mortality is high in […]
‘Toys from China hazardous’
TOYS imported from China do not meet global safety standards and are potentially hazardous to children as they contain suspected dangerous matter such as cadmium, arsenic ingredients and plumbum, Harian Metro reported. The report said the contents of these playthings […]
UN urges people to eat insects to fight world hunger
Eating more insects could help fight world hunger, according to a new UN report. The report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says that eating insects could help boost nutrition and reduce pollution. It notes than over 2 billion […]
Heart failure hits Asians 10 years earlier
OT only are more people in this part of the world suffering heart failure, but they are also getting it 10 years earlier than their Western counterparts. An ongoing study has found that the condition afflicts Asian patients at an […]
Polymers to enhance oral drug solubility
Poor solubility has been a major challenge in the formulation development for oral solid dosage form (OSDF) pharmaceuticals, a preferred route for pharmaceutical consumption. Various methods have been researched to improve solubility of poorly soluble API and among these the […]
