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Public warned over illegal sex drug found on sale in Singapore
SINGAPORE – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned members of the public not to take an illegal sex drug called “Amace for him” which has been found on sale in Singapore. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is alerting members […]
Makeup routine keeps elderly women healthy
Making a routine of applying makeup can help elderly women improve their muscle strength and prevent dementia, according to research findings. Senior citizens tend to have few opportunities to go out and get physical exercise. Thus the findings, which show […]
Map shows what illness is spreading near you
Many people were red-eyed in Tampines over the past fortnight. Doctors saw many more cases of conjunctivitis there than in other parts of Singapore. Last week, Pasir Ris and Clementi appeared to be hot spots for chicken pox, while over […]
Putting all eggs in one basket
Even with the rule changes, family planners say, some couples may find urban life too expensive to support a second child. China’s Communist Party leaders have praised their one-child policy for preventing the population from spiraling out of control, but […]
Eating apples daily protect lungs
Researchers measured ability to breathe out sharply using a special test called an FEV1. Eating an apple makes ones lungs strong and helps in making the breathing smooth. This was stated in a report aired by a private News channel […]
Nobel discovery opens window onto Alzheimer’s disease
The discovery of cells in the brain that act as the body’s internal global positioning system, which won three scientists the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday, opens an intriguing new a window onto dementia. Since these spatial cells are […]
Cherry lowers uric acid level, reveals study
A study has revealed that consumption of Montmorency tart cherries lowers uric acid level in urine. The study also found an increase in specific anthocyanin compounds in the bloodstream after consuming tart cherries, Health news reported. “We have been investigating […]
More Malaysian children wearing glasses
MALAYSIA – Kosmo Ahad reported that close to a million children below 12 years wear glasses in Malaysia because they spend too much time on electronic gadgets such as tablets, handphones and video games. According to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s faculty […]
Electro-Acupuncture, an effective way to zap that fat forever
A study was conducted in Taiwan to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on obesity. The results showed that electro-acupuncture is more effective than sit-up exercises in reducing body weight (BW) and Body Mass Index (BMI) Objective: To compare the effects […]
Coverage of antenatal care in India has to be increased: WHO
In 2013, globally, preterm birth complications were responsible for 15 per cent (0.96 million) of deaths in children under five years of age. It is a leading cause of death in neonates (0-27 days after birth). According to WHO, about […]
