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Drug-resistant malaria spreading fast in SE Asia
Drug-resistant malaria parasites are now firmly established in border regions in four Southeast Asian countries, imperilling global efforts to control the disease, experts warned on Wednesday. Blood samples taken from 1,241 malaria patients found that parasites which are resistant to […]
Supplement pill made from squid found to improve brain and heart function
Researchers have found that a new supplement made from squid, called Bioglan Calamari Gold pill, was better than cod liver capsules as it contained five times more Omega-3 and could lead to improved brain and heart function. The product would […]
Young people risk death by smartphone
SINGAPORE – More young people are either committing suicide or harbouring suicidal thoughts, and some counsellors have pointed the finger at the smartphone. Iris Lin, 33, who heads the youth division at Fei Yue Community Services, said that being glued […]
Natural methods for air purification
Sure, many aisles in stores smell wonderful, as swirls of cinnamon, vanilla and fresh linen scents waft through the air. However, these pleasantries, which are often designed to reduce unappealing household odors, are not only merely masking the offensive smells […]
Ebola kills Liberian doctor, 2 Americans infected
One of Liberia’s most high-profile doctors has died of Ebola, officials said Sunday, and an American physician was being treated for the deadly virus, highlighting the risks facing health workers trying to combat an outbreak that has killed more than […]
Oral cancer claims one life every six hours in India
ISLAMABAD: One person dies every six hours due to oral cancer in India signalling an alarming rise in the incidence of the disease, according to a top orthodontist. The situation could be still graver as many cases of the disease […]
‘Interreality’ may enhance stress therapies
Using virtual reality to add “real world” challenges to psychotherapy sessions may enhance the treatment’s effect for people learning to cope with workplace stress. Researchers say the hybrid therapy known as “interreality” was more effective than traditional cognitive behavioral therapy, […]
4 most dangerous toxins deliberately and secretly infused into our food supply
One of the greatest long-term problems that health conscious individuals face is the pervasive contamination of the food supply. For decades, the FDA and other governmental agencies have allowed the multi-billion dollar food industry to grow and process its products […]
Add lettuce to your plate for 6 healthy reasons
Lettuce is a common ingredient in salads, sandwiches and burgers that adds greatly to the taste of these foods. This vegetable is quite famous and is one of most widely used raw vegetables because of its myriad health benefits. This […]
Air quality ‘unhealthy’ as haze obscures skies
KUALA LUMPUR – Air quality around Kuala Lumpur and on Borneo island was ‘unhealthy’ yesterday, with one town reaching ‘very unhealthy’ levels as haze – mostly from forest fires in Indonesia – obscured skies. Kuala Lumpur residents wore face masks […]
