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Can sugar cause cancer?
A recent research suggests that excessive intake of sugar leads to cancer. While the link between these two are unmistakable, one needs to go beyond simple correlations to understand it fully. Sugar feeds every cell in the body, even cancer […]
Tainted horsemeat eyed in five deaths in Philippines
Cotabato, Philippines. Five people are believed to have died from eating tainted horsemeat in the Philippines while as many as 60 may have consumed it, a local official said Wednesday. Four horses died from unexplained causes and their meat was […]
University of Tokyo research team discovers cholesterol-lowering protein
A research team from the University of Tokyo discovered a type of protein that lowers cholesterol levels in blood, a discovery that may contribute to the development of medical treatment for dyslipidemia, which causes heart attacks and strokes. There are […]
How to combat the deadly dengue in Malaysia
The current water shortage means many people are probably storing water inside and outside their house. It’s the ideal ground for mosquito breeding and thus the spread of Dengue fever. The rainy weather hasn’t been helpful either creating little pools […]
Smoking after waking up may cause lung cancer
A new study has warned that smoking a cigarette immediately after waking up in the morning may increase the risk of developing lung or oral cancer. The researchers found that the people who consume cigarettes immediately after waking have higher […]
Giant bubbles to be built over Beijing parks to beat smog
Giant bubbles are to be built over parks in Beijing to protect residents from smog and provide areas with clean and fresh air, if architects get their way. A group of architects have proposed smog-free bubble domes, which will cover […]
‘Love hormone’ could lead to dishonesty
Love hormone plays a key role in the development of trust and loving bonds but a recent study suggests that those exposed to the hormone may also become more prone to lying, particularly in a setting where it may benefit […]
Ganja smokers more prone to allergies
Allergists are finding that the illicit plant can cause allergic rhinitis (hayfever), conjunctivitis (pink eye), skin rashes and asthmatic symptoms when smoked, inhaled or chewed. Spring has sprung, and allergy sufferers are facing an onslaught of allergens: pollen, grasses, ragweed… […]
Could mobile phones cause erectile dysfunction?
Study indicate that intensive daily exposure to a switched-on mobile phone could be linked to erectile dysfunction. Is there a link between carrying around a switched-on mobile phone and impotence? Possibly, according to a recent study. Mobile phones have been […]
Philippine top court approves controversial birth control law
The Philippines’ highest court approved today a controversial birth control law that supporters said would transform the lives of millions of poor Filipinos, in a stunning defeat for the powerful Catholic Church. “The RH law is not unconstitutional,” Supreme Court […]
