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Two apples a day may keep strokes away
When it comes to strokes, the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” might be half true. A new review of 20 studies suggests that eating 200 grams of fruit a day — the equivalent of two […]
Looking at tears under a microscope reveals a shocking fact
One day Rose-Lynn Fisher wondered if her tears of grief would look different compared to her tears of joy, so she began to explore them up close under a microscope. She studied 100 different tears and found that basal tears […]
How famines make future generations fat
Mass starvation may change genes in children that lead to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Cambodia’s diabetes clinics are overflowing. On its surface, it looks like little more than another country’s growing pains as it rapidly industrializes, shifting from a […]
Are all processed foods bad?
Processed foods get a bad rap, which many of them deserve. They can be unnecessarily high in sodium and sugar, and laden with unrecognisable ingredients. Reducing your reliance on prepared and packaged foods is a positive step for your health. […]
Top 9 breakfast mistakes to avoid
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what people do not know about this meal is that if they skip this meal, it could have an adverse effect on their weight. Juicing your fruit When you start […]
With no MERS vaccine available, ministry urges flu shots
Jakarta – Health authorities in Indonesia have urged pilgrims to get flu vaccines amidst growing fears of the spread of the Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, which originated in Saudi Arabia. “We still don’t have a specific treatment for […]
How to get rid of dark underarms
If you want to sport sleeveless styles this summer, use these tips to ensure that your underarms don’t turn too dark. Ban the friction: Avoid wearing tight clothes or those made from synthetic fabrics, as this will cause excessive friction. […]
Bathing Sake for healthy, younger-looking skin
Tokyo-A few of Japan’s most popular pastimes aren’t exactly what some other societies would consider socially acceptable, or even comprehensible, as hobbies. It’s perfectly acceptable to say your hobby is “drinking” or “taking baths,” and while those are both common […]
Taiwanese mountain climbers find new use for Viagra
Viagra is known around the world as an erectile dysfunctional drug but it has now become an essential tool for climbers, reports our Chinese-language sister paper China Times. Since becoming available in 1998, Viagra has been the prime treatment for […]
Robot takes over taxing task of hair transplant
“Planting padi” is how Dr Chow Yuen Ho describes one of his firm’s latest services. But International Medical Group Holdings (IMGH) has nothing to do with agriculture. Dr Chow, the founder and medical services director, is talking about the painstaking […]
