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Illegal aphrodisiacs and diet pills uncovered: Taiwan FDA
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Those who take aphrodisiacs or diet pills should be extremely careful as according to the Food and Drug Administration yesterday morning, over 25 per cent of Chinese medicines inspected were found to illegally contain chemical compounds. FDA […]
5 amazing health benefits of oats
Most people know that oats are extremely healthy for them. When consumed on a regular basis, oats can help prevent a range of ailments. They contain a wide range of nutrients like fibre, vitamin E, essential fatty acids, etc. which […]
How to stay happy in stress
Not everyone binges to beat stress. A study credits good habits for it. Three professionals share theirs It may sound counter-intuitive, but a new research conducted by habit specialists show that in times of stress, not everyone falls into self-destructive […]
Skipping meals could make you fat!
If you are dieting with a size zero figure in mind, think again! Researchers have found that skipping meals can ultimately result in abdominal weight gain. ‘This does support the notion that small meals throughout the day can be helpful […]
Earthquakes highlight lack of mental health care in Nepal
KATHMANDU, NEPAL – Jagat Kapali, 56, sits in a chair at Bir Hospital; all the beds are occupied by people injured in the earthquakes that have rocked the country in recent weeks. Kapali fractured his right hand about a week […]
Chinese herbal soup found to curb fatigue in cancer patients
A traditional Chinese medicine, a soup containing 12 herbs has been found to significantly reduce fatigue suffered by cancer patients within two-three weeks of the treatment, new study says. The researchers tested the safety and efficacy of the herbal mixture […]
Know how to prevent multidrug resistance
Instead of just one drug, prescribing patients drug combinations that reach similar parts of the body could be an effective way of combating pathogens such as viruses or bacteria, says a new study. Prescribing patients two or more drugs that […]
Gov’t warns of possible nicotine overdose thru use of e-cigarettes
The South Korean government warned of a possible overdose of nicotine for those who smoke electronic cigarettes Tuesday, while ordering a recall of 10 e-cigarettes over defective power cord plugs that may cause a fire or electric shock. The 10 […]
Hand grip is telltale of heart’s health: study
Testing people’s hand strength could be a simple, low-cost way to screen them for the risk of heart attack or stroke, The Lancet reports. Canadian-led researchers carried out a large-scale probe into evidence that a firm hand grip is a […]
Do not ignore ‘that’ pain in the leg!
How often do you ignore pain, hoping it will pass or alternatively silence it by popping a pain killer? A majority of people we know do the same. However, if it is a recurrent pain, ignoring it can lead to […]
