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10 Healthy reasons to enjoy real butter
Butter has gotten a bad rap for many years, starting in the last century with the rise of margarine, which we now recognize as a deadly trans fat. More recently, butter has been shunned in favor of olive oil and […]
Scientists claim to have found aphrodisiac properties in Himalayan plant
If you want to improve your health while giving your sex life a boost, try a cup of moringa tea with your breakfast. Moringa, or ‘miracle tree’, is being hailed as a superfood that not only increases energy levels and […]
China reports first death from H5N6 bird flu strain
BEIJING: A Chinese man has died from the H5N6 strain of bird flu, in what is believed to be the world’s first case of human infection from the virus subtype, state media and experts said. Tests showed the 49-year-old man, […]
Is Calcium good or bad?
Calcium is good — especially for women, who can lose as much as 20 percent of their bone mass in the decade after menopause. The mineral can help prevent osteoporosis and has also been linked to better blood pressure, lower […]
Health benefits of eggs
Don’t be afraid of eggs. They are a super health food and can be prepared in many interesting ways Around the world, eggs have been a breakfast staple from time immemorial and for all good reasons. Afterall, an egg is […]
Health benefits of plums or alubukhara
Plum is one of those unique fruits that are available in a wide variety of colours and sizes. Ranging from purple, red to green and yellow, these small temperate fruits are available throughout the summer. It might be a bit […]
Diseases associated with yellow dust
Yellow dust is of particular concern for children who are active outdoors and have weaker immune systems than adults, and those who suffer from allergies or respiratory conditions. Yellow dust travels from the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China, so […]
Increasing cases of food poisoning in future
In four first months of the year, Vietnam has 38 food poisoning cases causing nearly 1,200 people to be hospitalized and 15 people succumbed to the disease. The administration said food poisoning cases are on upward trend. Compared to the […]
Anxious mums likely to have smaller babies
SINGAPORE – Singaporean women who feel stressed, depressed or anxious while pregnant may give birth to children who are more easily distracted and have poorer memory, according to the preliminary findings of a landmark study. The mental distress may even […]
Vitamin D reduces cancer death
Having higher levels of vitamin D increases survival rates in patients with cancer, according to a Chinese study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Vitamin D is naturally produced by the body after sunlight exposure or intake […]
