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S.Korea ramps up disinfection after foot-and-mouth outbreak over border
South Korea has stepped up disinfection of citizens returning from North Korea after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in pigs in the communist state. Workers in the Kaesong industrial complex jointly run with North Korea, as well as people crossing […]
No more “fast food” in Bolivia: McDonald’s has closed down all its restaurants
Bolivia became the first McDonald’s-free Latin American nation, after struggling for more than a decade to keep their numbers out of ‘the red.’ And that fact is still making news. After 14 years in the nation and despite many campaigns […]
5 Health benefits of chocolate
IT is said that over one billion dollars worth of chocolate is sold each year on Valentine’s Day. Besides tasting incredible, chocolate — especially dark chocolate — is full of antioxidants and good fats with many benefits that can improve […]
Why one should indulge in spa treatments
In today’s hectic life, many people completely ignore the health of their bodies and minds, but indulging in spa treatments once in a while can help them feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Actress Shilpa Shetty, who owns Iosis Spa, said that […]
Incidences of fatty liver disorder increase sharply
TAIPEI – The incidence of fatty liver has spiked sharply in Taiwan over the past 20 years, with more than 60 percent of people over the age of 40 year now suffering from the disease, according to a survey released […]
Philippine gov’t warns against use of harmful slimming capsules
MANILA – The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Wednesday against the use of unregistered slimming capsules which contain harmful substances such as amphetamine and sibutramine. In its latest advisory, the FDA cited Fat Burner HCA 500 milligram […]
By 2050 China can prevent 12 million smoking deaths: study
Full implementation of a set of neglected anti-smoking policies that China had already agreed to can prevent nearly 13 million tobacco-related deaths in the country by 2050, researchers said on Wednesday. The estimated number of lives saved, more than the […]
What other chemicals are in our foods?
It was reported recently that the Subway chain of sandwich restaurants has decided to remove the chemical Azodicarbonamide from breads. Most consumers would prefer not to eat a chemical found in shoes and rubber mats. The most common symptom if […]
Here are some tips to boost hair growth
It is well-known that hair fall is a experienced by women all over the world. However, excessive hair fall can be devastating and strips women of their confidence. Renowned hairstylist Rod Anker, who is also Creative Director of Monsoon Salon […]
Filipino doctors eye India transplant record
MANILA – Even Filipino doctors want to be part of the Guinness book of world records. Celebrating the 31st founding anniversary of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), health officials announced their plan to break India’s record of having […]
