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Carcinogenic coal tar set to be banned from shampoo & cosmetics
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official Yeh Meng-yi said that the FDA will ban the use of the additive coal tar in cosmetics starting from Jan. 1, 2015, noting that using products containing coal tar for a […]
Coming soon — health ATMs in India
Have you ever thought that India could have health ATMs? Yes, you heard it right. Health ATMs, with a stock of drugs and other medical essentials, can soon become a reality in rural parts of India with some state governments […]
Astellas aims to introduce cancer medicines in UAE
The Japanese drug maker Astellas is looking to introduce one of its best-selling cancer medicines in the UAE – and to start manufacturing drugs in the country by 2019. From its Dubai office, which opened on Thursday, it plans to […]
Shikakai — herbal shampoo for your hair
Shikakai translates to ‘fruit for hair’ in English and has been in use for centuries in India. Earlier, when there were no shampoos available commercially, women in India washed their hair using reetha and shikakai. With the advent of various […]
The link between nickel exposure and diabetes
Research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that elevated levels of nickel are linked to a higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Nickel and its compounds are commonly used in industries such as electroplating and production of alloy […]
Younger mobile phone users more prone to brain cancer: Study
SINGAPORE – Several studies have tried to link mobile phone radiation and cancer. Now, a study in Sweden has claimed that younger phone users are more prone to brain cancer, while those who use the phone more face a higher […]
‘Back boost’ could help future-proof flu vaccines
An international team of scientists has found it may be possible to make seasonal flu vaccines more effective by using an idea known as “back boost” and pre-empting flu virus evolution. In a study published on Thursday in the journal […]
6 common health concerns that men ignore
With women known to suffer serious health issues these days, men’s health concerns have taken a backseat. However, this year’s International Men’s Day brings the spotlight back on the health of this gender. Among the many health issues plaguing them, […]
Self-acupressure can help relieve constipation
Self-acupressure, a simple technique, can help relieve people suffering from constipation, new research shows. “Patients can perform this simple intervention themselves to treat their own constipation and improve their quality of life. It can also help to limit health care […]
3 natural pain relievers that are as powerful as drugs, without the side effects
Unfortunately, acute or chronic pain is something that everyone in their life experiences at one time or another. Even though this is a powerful reminder from the body that something is either healing or going terribly wrong, a way to […]
