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Eating more vegetables reduces men’s risk of stomach cancer, 11-year study shows
Men whose diet is rich in vegetables have a lower risk of developing distal gastric cancer — a common disease among Japanese — than men with a low vegetable intake, the National Cancer Center has found. The institute analyzed data […]
22 Remarkable facts why epsom salt should be in every home
Epsom salts have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years. They have a number of different beneficial properties and are used in gardening, household cleaning, and detoxifying the body. These salts are very inexpensive and can be […]
In 2015 you’ll be able to use your smartphone to brush your teeth, kind of
TOKYO – In the past few years toothbrush makers and even candy companies have been trying to find ways to use technology to help us brush our teeth better. In 2012, Oral-B came out with an electronic toothbrush with a […]
Lower body mass index cut-off for Asians
The new Standards of Medical Care are updated annually to provide the best possible guidance to health care professionals for diagnosing and treating adults and children with all forms of diabetes. The recommendations are based upon the most current scientific […]
HK hospitals gear up amid bird-flu fears
HONG Kong hospitals raised the alert level yesterday as a woman diagnosed with the deadly H7N9 avian-flu virus was in critical condition. The 68-year-old woman was hospitalised on Thursday, after returning from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen almost two […]
Preventing winter health hazards
While the crisp air and snow-covered streets can paint a pleasant wintry picture, cold weather can also bring a number of serious health hazards, including hypothermia and frostbite. This winter has been particularly harsh in South Korea, with its average […]
Japan first nation to approve Novartis psoriasis drug
Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis said Friday it has won approval to market its Cosentyx psoriasis treatment in Japan, making it the first country to authorise commercialisation of the drug. The Japanese decision allows Novartis to sell secukinumab, sold under the […]
Wanted: Volunteers to try new depression treatment
Volunteers are wanted to test out a new depression treatment, which involves passing a weak electric current through the brain. The treatment – known as transcranial direct current stimulation – is still in the clinical trial phase and not yet […]
Brussels sprout, the ‘christmas veggie’, can help fight cancer
Brussels sprout is not only a specially served Christmas vegetable, but is also a superfood that could help fight against cancer, claim scientists. The little green vegetable is a nutrient-dense powerhouse, and having only a cup of the smelly food […]
Reshape your face without surgery
Want a V-shaped face? Here’s a way to achieve it without going under the knife. Like the cupcakes that I once tried (and failed miserably) to bake, human faces come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Oval, round, square, […]
