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E-cigarettes have 10 times carcinogens
E-cigarettes contain up to 10 times the amount of cancer-causing agents as regular tobacco, Japanese scientists said Thursday, the latest blow to an invention once heralded as less harmful than smoking. A team of researchers commissioned by Japan’s Health Ministry […]
Tangerine compounds protect against long list of chronic diseases
All oranges have amazing health benefits. Tangerines are a particularly popular orange and a handy treat. Research shows tangerines may also have potent health effects in a wide range of chronic conditions from obesity to cancer. According to researchers from […]
Diabetes: new drug target found
In an important breakthrough, scientists have found a potential drug target for treatment of diabetes. With diabetes emerging as a global epidemic and around 350 million suffering from the condition, the WHO has projected that deaths due to diabetes would […]
Cancer leading cause of death among Seoulites last year
Cancer was the leading cause of death among the citizens of Seoul last year, claiming more than 13,000 lives, data from the city government showed Wednesday. According to the data, 42,063 Seoulites died last year, the highest number of annual […]
Health benefits of camphor
Karpur, more commonly referred to as camphor, is characterized by white or transparent coating, a wax-like texture and unpleasant smell. However, it does possess a number of health benefits, which help in shaping a sound body. It is an effective stimulant, […]
Cranberry health benefits and natural remedies
Cranberries are well known for treating urinary tract infections, but they do much more – from cardiovascular protection to cancer prevention. The phytonutrients in cranberries include phenolic acids, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and triterpenoids and they are high in fiber, vitamin […]
$2 million worth of illegal diet pills seized in Thailand
In a raid yesterday, soldiers and related officials seized Sibutramine-laced diet pills worth Bt50 million (S$2 million) in Phitsanulok’s Muang district. Consumers have also been urged to drop off any of these pills they may have at the Damrongtham Centre. […]
Chamomile essential oil shown to kill up to 93 percent of breast cancer cells
They’ve gained considerable notoriety in recent years for their myriad uses in both aromatherapy and integrative medicine. But did you know that essential oils can also be an effective anti-cancer remedy? Chinese researchers learned this after studying the healing properties […]
Paracetamol’s link with Asthma exaggerated
The fear that paracetamol given to babies can trigger asthma may be exaggerated, find researchers. The use of paracetamol during pregnancy and/or a child’s early life has been implicated in the development of childhood asthma – prompting concerns to be […]
Low blood pressure caused by diabetes may increase risk of dementia
Dementia or even milder forms of cognitive impairment may increase risk of experiencing low blood sugar. Scientists have observed that low blood pressure caused by diabetes can increase the risk of developing dementia. A study says that dementia or even […]
