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Why you should eat black seeds
Dubai – You may or may not have heard of black seed (nigella sativa), but it’s time you did. Available in grocery stores in town and known by names such as black caraway or black cumin, these ‘spice’ seeds are […]
Taiwanese still ignorant about HIV, AIDS: group
TAIPEI – Taiwanese people’s ignorance of HIV and AIDS have not changed much over the past two decades, a local group said Monday, urging the public to educate themselves about the disease. Ignorance can lead to an unfriendly environment for […]
To work better, break every 52 minutes
To maximize your productivity, you should probably be spending a lot more time not working. At least, that is, according to a study that finds we should take 17-minute breaks after every 52 minutes of work. The idea, the Muse […]
Crouching Garnish, hidden superfood: The secret life of Kale
Few foods commonly available at the produce stand are as beneficial to your health as kale. And yet, sadly, it is more commonly found dressing up something not as healthy in a display case as a decoration than on someone’s […]
Half fried eggs can cause illness: Study
Scientists have warned not to take half fried eggs in breakfast as these contain some lethal pathogens. They said half fried eggs may contain bacterial species such as Salmonella and clostridium Botulinum which cause food poisoning. According to Centers for […]
Communicable diseases warning issued after floods in Philippines
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) Saturday warned the public of the transmission of communicable diseases following the floods that inundated Manila and surrounding provinces. The DOH said that flooding “can potentially increase” the transmission of water-borne diseases like typhoid […]
Orthodontist finds new way to align molars without brackets
A Korean orthodontist has found a new way to align crooked molars without using metal brackets, allowing elderly patients to receive this particular orthodontic treatment ― which is often a requirement for dental implant surgery ― in comfort. Orthodontist and […]
FDA warns public against buying mercury-tainted beauty products
MANILA – When buying cosmetic products, choose only those authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sold in legitimate outlets. The FDA issued this advisory over the weekend after confirmatory tests it conducted on seven skin whitening products […]
A jab against liver cancer
The majority of those with liver cancer have chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, and understandably, older patients with longstanding liver disease are more likely to develop the cancer. LIVER cancer, also called hepatocellular carcinoma ((HCC), is the fifth most frequently diagnosed […]
Scientist: it’s possible to diagnose depression through blood test
Depression, typically diagnosed in an interview with a therapist, can be diagnosed through blood test, according to a new study recently released by journal Translational Psychiatry. Researchers not only developed a blood test which can find molecules in the blood associated […]
