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Japanese experts launch project to detect cancer
Japanese researchers have announced a five-year project to develop a diagnostic system that can detect 13 different types of cancer by using tiny molecules in the blood as biomarkers. They expect the system will allow the detection of cancer in […]
Greatest sources of vitamin C – Prevent and destroy disease naturally with these foods
Few nutrients are held to such high regard in the West as vitamin C. This essential antioxidant, which is commonly called the “anti-aging” vitamin, performs a large number of important roles in our bodies, from scavenging free radicals, aiding collagen […]
Lead contamination scare hits Heinz infant food in China
BEIJING – U.S. foodmaker H.J. Heinz Co has recalled some infant food products in China after a local watchdog said they contained excessive levels of lead, threatening to dent the company’s reputation in a country highly sensitive to food safety. […]
Triclosan, chemical in toothpaste linked to cancer
Though its toxicity is well documented, the antibacterial, antifungal chemical triclosan is still being used as an active ingredient in Colgate Total toothpaste — and has been for nearly two decades! Hidden pages of documents submitted to the FDA back […]
Ways to treat Eczema without medication
Eczema refers to a skin related disease, which results in immense itching and irritation on the skin. The sufferers of eczema normally rush to the doctor as soon as they see the symptoms, to get effectual treatment. However, these days […]
Help is here for the depressed
Like many, we are saddened by the tragic news of the apparent suicide of Robin Williams, an extraordinarily talented actor and comedian. His untimely death was reportedly linked to his struggles with severe depression over many years. Statistics (worldwide, and […]
Computer to help spinal cord injury victims walk
For helping people with spinal cord injury walk better, researchers have made an artificial connection from the brain to the locomotion centre in the spinal cord using a computer interface as bypass. This allowed participants to stimulate the spinal locomotion […]
Q mark veggies found ‘unsafe’
Consumer rights groups have called for action after chemical contamination was found in samples of vegetables and fruits granted the “Q mark” for safety. Kingkorn Narintarakul na Ayutthaya, deputy director of the Thai Holistic Health Foundation (BioThai), said Monday that […]
HIV vaccine a step closer
Researchers have uncovered new properties of special HIV antibodies called “broadly neutralising antibodies” or BNAbs, a discovery that could shed light on the pathway the BNAbs take to develop and speed up development of HIV vaccine. Only a small subset […]
How low should your cholesterol level be
First, we have to understand that cholesterol that can be measured comprises of HDL and LDL, which is not the same as the cholesterol in the cells or on the artery wall. The cholesterol level of your blood is not […]
