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Pharmaceutical groups punished for misleading ads
BEIJING – Thirty enterprises have been banned from advertising products as they continued to publish “severely illegal” adverts despite multiple warnings, the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) said Monday. The advertisements — involving 33 products ranging from capsules, medical […]
Many probiotics could actually be harmful: Study
If you believe that probiotics are good for your health, there is a piece of news for you. A new study finds that more than half of popular probiotics contain traces of gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, […]
Healthy eating tips for cancer patients
Many cancer patients think it is normal to lose a lot of weight during treatment. But it is not. Shed more than 5 per cent of your body weight and you could reduce your body’s ability to battle the disease. […]
12 Natural antibiotics that our ancestors used instead of pills
Over the last several decades, over-use of antibiotics has reached an all-time high. The result has been drug-resistant bacteria and “superbugs” that evolve faster than scientists can figure out how to fight them. A future where bacteria are at the […]
High salt diet may delay puberty: Study
Consuming excess dietary salt may result in late onset of puberty that can lead to behavioural problems, stress and reduced fertility, new research says. The researchers found that rats fed a high salt diet (equivalent to three or four times […]
Don’t trust miracle drugs sold online, Ministry warns
Dubai – The Ministry of Health warned the public about the sale of ‘miracle drugs’ through social media channels, saying these unknown pills, which are being marketed as weight-loss, bodybuilding or libido enhancing pills are in fact very dangerous as […]
What happens if you sneeze with eyes open
Have you tried sneezing with your eyes open? And if you did, did your eyes stay in their place or did they fall out of their sockets? Is it even possible? “Your eyes are firmly attached by the powerful muscles […]
Scientist’s find may take the sting out of needles
TAIPEI, Taiwan – A local professor on Friday unveiled a needle coated with a thin film of metallic glass that he said would ease the pain of being pricked with a needle in various medical applications in the future. The […]
How to improve your health with the use of frankincense oil
Frankincense oil has been useful for creating luxurious earthy scented perfumes, anointing purposes and most importantly as a remedy for treating and even curing many health conditions since long time. Today, the oil is still most useful for its medicinal […]
Tongue exercises could prevent snoring
If the results of a new study are to be believed, a few exercises of the mouth and tongue could be all it takes to stop snoring at night. A team of Brazilian and Colombian researchers has concluded that by […]
