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Major soft drink makers in Singapore to cut sugar content by at least 12%
Seven of Singapore’s major soft drinks manufacturers – Coca-Cola, F&N Foods, Malaysia Dairy Industries, Nestle, PepsiCo, Pokka and Yeo Hiap Seng – have agreed to lower the sugar content in all their beverages in the country by 12% or lower […]
Vision impairment tied to cognitive decline in old age
An increased risk of cognitive decline in old age has already been linked to hearing impairment, and a new study suggests that vision impairment may have the same effect. Based on data from two large studies of older Americans, researchers […]
McDonald’s to limit antibiotics use in its global chicken supply by 2018
McDonald’s Corp has committed to begin reducing the use of human antibiotics in its global supply of chicken beginning 2018 as the company joins the worldwide battle against deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs. McDonald’s, in a policy statement, […]
Thailand bans infant formula milk, baby food ads to encourage breastfeeding
Thailand has passed a new law that bans manufacturers, importers and distributors from advertising and marketing infant formula milk or powdered milk and other food products for toddlers. Department chief Dr. Wachira Pengchan said that the law is meant to […]
Chemotherapy drug found to help spread cancer to the lungs
The front-line chemotherapy drug paclitaxel used to treat breast cancer has been found to have paradoxical pro-cancer effects as it also helps spread the disease to the lungs. Researchers at The Ohio State University studied the cascade of events that […]
Low-calorie diet helps maintain good metabolism, slow down aging
The body’s circadian rhythm, or biological clock, is directly linked to the process of aging and is also based on efficient metabolism of energy within cells. Paolo Sassone-Corsi, director of the Center for Epigenetics & Metabolism at the University of […]
Human breastmilk contains a new class of non-toxic antibiotic
Some of the carbohydrates in a human mother’s breastmilk have been found to have antibacterial properties as well as the ability to improve the effectiveness of antibacterial proteins also present in the breastmilk. Human breastmilk, which consists of a complex […]
Antibiotic overuse reduces immune system’s effectivity against infections
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found that overuse of antibiotics lessens the immune system’s effectivity against infections and weakens the intestinal barrier against invading bugs. They found that antibiotic use reduces the effectivity of neutrophils, […]
Chronic lung diseases due to smoking, pollution killed 3.6 mn in 2015
Around 3.6 million people all over the world were killed by two of the most common chronic lung diseases in 2015, according to a study. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), caused mainly by smoking and pollution, was responsible for 3.2 […]
Oral peanut allergy treatment found to offer protection even after four years
Researchers from Australia have found that an oral peanut allergy treatment given to kids was still effective even after four years from its administration. A probiotic containing peanut protein was given to children every day for 18 months. When tested […]
