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Recommendations for safer childbirth in Indonesia
A joint report by U.S. and Indonesian experts has provided recommendations to improve the survival of mothers and newborns in Indonesia. The report, sponsored by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, called for increased investments in medical infrastructure including facilities […]
Mysterious crayfish plague reported island-wide
TAIPEI–Taiwan has reported to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) information on a redclaw crayfish plague after massive die-offs of the crustaceans in several counties. The Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine said it notified the […]
Home remedies for all your oral health problems
If we didn’t have teeth, we couldn’t eat most of the stuff we enjoy and our ability to pronounce words clearly too would get affected. That said, you need to take care of it every day in order to maintain […]
Cambodia sees rising number of chicken pox cases: WHO
Cambodia has reported an increase in the number of cases of chicken pox or varicella, according to a joint statement by the World Health Organization and the Cambodian Ministry of Health on Friday. “Health centers, clinics and hospitals in Kandal […]
7 chemicals in cosmetics that can damage your skin
Have you ever thought what makes your skin red, itchy and bumpy after applying some of your favourite personal skin care products like creams and sunscreen? Sumesh Sood, chief operating officer of personal care brand Organic Harvest Company, says chemicals […]
Shanghai drinking water hit by salt tide
Record intrusion of seawater affects about 2 million residents. Shanghai is taking measures to ensure water safety as the city experiences its longest-lasting salt tide in more than 20 years, affecting the drinking water of about 2 million residents. A […]
Quality of acupuncture needles must be improved, study
The quality of acupuncture needles is high, but should be improved to avoid potential problems such as pain and skin reactions, finds research published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine. Despite improvements to the manufacturing process, surface irregularities and bent […]
S Korea offers North help with foot-and-mouth outbreak
SEOUL – South Korea on Monday offered to send vaccine and medical equipment to North Korea to help contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, in a further sign of warming cross-border ties. The offer came days after North Korea confirmed […]
6 home remedies for weight loss
Every single day, you will see countless products promising magical weight loss without any effort on your part whatsoever. But such is the paranoia of being obese, millions fall for those shams. There’s only one way to lose weight – […]
Fumes from grilling pork a health risk for cooks and buyers, PCD says
Street stalls selling skewered grilled pork are a health risk to people selling the food as well as those buying it, the Pollution Control Department has warned. The PCD said the risks include eye irrigation, respiratory problems and even cancer. […]
