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Taiwan FDA cautioned people not to eat unknown mushrooms
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday urged people not to collect or eat unknown species of mushrooms in the mountains, noting that people will face penalties should they illegally possess mushrooms that contain restricted ingredients. The FDA’s remarks came […]
Apple hires biomedical experts for iWatch
Apple has been long rumored to be working on its “iWatch” smart watch that will focus on health and fitness. As per the recent rumour, it has already started work on trademarking the name in a number of countries in […]
Health benefits of corn
Corn is a very special food, falling into not just one food category, but two. The kernels you eat off the cob are classified as vegetables, but if you dry and pop those kernels into popcorn it is considered a […]
Short men are likely to live longer
Short men will live longer than taller people because they are more likely to carry a gene that protects them from the effects of ageing, scientists have revealed. The so-called “longevity gene” FOXO3 has been proven to enhance lifespan in […]
How to know if left arm pain is heart related
Pain in the left arm can be due to many causes, ranging from a pulled muscle to a massive heart attack. While it is not always possible to determine whether left arm pain is due to an insignificant cause or […]
Three million people infected with schistosomiasis in Yemen
Schistosomiasis is a serious disease, but many people ignore it. It is a parasite with two different types: poly and intestinal. Both are dangerous, and the World Health Organization considers it to be one of six major diseases in Third […]
Dry brushing increases energy
Dry brushing your skin is an excellent way to clean and take care of your body. Brushing helps combat and prevent illness, increase energy and circulation, and recover from injuries. Skin brushing is also an excellent way to warm up […]
How can I get rid of body odor naturally?
A dermatologist says: When the bacteria that grow naturally on your skin mix with sweat, the result is body odor. To smell fresh, you need to keep your skin dry and decrease bacteria on the parts of your body that […]
Your clothes could now help you charge your cell phone
The device is a supercapacitor – a cousin to the battery. This one packs an interconnected network of graphene and carbon nanotubes so tightly that it stores energy comparable to some thin-film lithium batteries-an area where batteries have traditionally held […]
Grapes cut down knee pain
Suffering from knee pain? Adding grapes to your diet can help you lessen that excruciating knee pain. Daily grape consumption may help alleviate pain associated with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee and improve joint flexibility and overall mobility, a research […]
