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‘Beware of toxic toys sold in Manila’
MANILA, Philippines—Playing traditional Filipino games may put your child at risk as some of the toys sold in Divisoria, Manila, have been found to contain high levels of harmful chemicals. Environmental watch group EcoWaste Coalition issued this warning Sunday after […]
New jab may help you pee your fat out
A new slimming product on the market has claimed that it can dissolve fat cells, allowing people who are dieting, to pass their fat out of their bodies with their urine. The non-surgical treatment called Aqualyx advertizes itself as a […]
Do more or fat chance Malaysia will reduce obesity, govt told
KUALA LUMPUR – The Government needs to be more serious in battling obesity, the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity says. Its president Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor said that creating awareness and public education were not enough. “At […]
1/4 of older Taiwanese have sleeping problems
TAIPEI, Taiwan – One in four people aged 65 and above has sleeping problems in Taiwan, a newspaper reported yesterday. A survey of almost 800 people aged 65 and above by the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine (TSSM) shows that […]
10 Health benefits of drinking lemon water
1. It’s good for your stomach Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and […]
Knowing when not to massage
As innocuous as massage may seem, there are still times when you should refrain from giving one because it may adversely affect a health condition of the person who receives it. Contraindication is the medical term for these conditions. “Contra” […]
China needs comprehensive tobacco advertising ban: WHO
BEIJING- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that China needs a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising in order to reduce the number of smokers. Bernhard Schwartlander, WHO representative in China, made the comments in a statement following a […]
Top 10 home remedies for constipation
Constipation is a condition that can cause the person suffering from it a lot of trauma. Although constipation can be a sign of a bigger problem like we explained in our previous post, if your medical check up has cleared […]
New robot helps knee feel natural after surgery
SINGAPORE – Hearing the horror stories of other patients who had undergone knee replacement surgery kept Mr Edward Sim, 55, from doing anything about his own knee for years. Even though that meant living for about seven years with the […]
Beer marinade could cut down levels of harmful substances in grilled meats
Beer, when used as a marinade, could help reduce the formation of harmful substances in grilled meats, a new study revealed. I.M.P.L.V.O. Ferreira and colleagues explain that past studies have shown an association between consumption of grilled meats and a […]
