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Recycled tyre-turfs and fields come under heat in the US
A US senator, Jerry Hill, has introduced a bill banning new artificial turf fields made with recycled tyres in California, prompted by increasing concerns that the materials may be linked to serious illnesses in children. Meanwhile, the state is conducting […]
China bans import of US poultry
China has banned the import of US poultry, poulty-related products and eggs amidst the H5N8 virus scare, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday. Meanwhile, imports of poultry and poultry-related products from the US have been shipped back. From January […]
More cases of measles found among Disneyland tourists
More tourists who visited Disneyland in California and its adjacent California Adventure park have been found to have measles, raising the number of those infected to 26. Meanwhile, 4 other people are currently investigated. .Walt Disney Parks and Resorts officials […]
Gently motivating those with chronic fatigue ease symptoms
For those who have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), the thought of exercise can be daunting. But researchers have found that by gently reminding them to exercise boosts their confidence to do so, thus easing their symptoms. The study was done […]
Pfizer is developing PCSK9 pill to treat cholestrol
Drugmaker giant Pfizer Inc has announced that it is currently developing PCSK9 pills to treat the bad cholestrol protein PCSK9. The drug, which will be in the form or an oral pills and vaccine, is expected to begin a trial […]
Survival of those with type 2 diabetes higher than ever
A Scottish study has discovered that people with type 2 diabetes are living longer. This is compared to ninety years ago where the disease proved fatal to people who usually died within just five years. The longer survival chance is […]
Top 4 benefits of cauliflowers
Did you know cauliflower is a superfood? Here are the top 4 reasons why you should consume more of them. 1. It helps fight cancer This is because cauliflower contains sulforaphane,, a sulphur that is known to kill cancer stem […]
How to fight ageing
We all yearn for a youthful look, but unfortunately, toxins, UV radiation, certain foods and pollution usually damage our cell, tissue and organ over time. Here are some natural ways to beat ageing: Drink plenty of water Our organs need […]
2 in 3 women wake up at night because of full bladder
A survey of more than 2,000 northern California women ages 40 years and older have found that two thirds of them suffer from interrupted sleep due to full bladder. This condition is called nocturia. The study, published in the January […]
Feel youthful for a longer life
Researchers have found that there was a strong relationship between self-perceived age and cardiovascular disease. “Feeling younger or older itself seems to have an effect on our health,” Dr. Ronald D. Siegel, assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, […]
