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Tobacco claims lives of over 1 million Indians annualy
A new report recently stated that tobacco products are the number one cause of oral cancer in India, and chewed tobacco products are directly linked to oral cancer. The World Lung Foundation report said more than one million Indians die […]
Soon, pill to cure laziness
Researchers have said that pills could be developed in the future which is going to motivate those lazy people. Scientists in China and Scotland have made a key discovery, which centres on the system that regulates physical activity levels, the […]
3 Bad reasons not to meditate
Meditation, long associated with unwashed hippies and robed gurus, has recently been shown to boost focus, reduce stress, and improve the immune system. Brain scans suggest it can literally grow the gray matter in areas associated with well-being and compassion. […]
Not time to legalize medical use of marijuana in PH yet: official
MANILA – It is not yet time for the Philippines to legislate the use of marijuana for medical purposes, Philippine Health Secretary Enrique Ona said here Saturday. Reacting to a bill on the legalization of the medical use of marijuana, […]
Vietnamese gov’t urges drastic measures as avian flu breaks out in eight provinces
HANOI – Vietnam has reported outbreaks of A/ H5N1 avian flu in eight provinces across the country, according to the website of the Department of Animal Health under Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on Saturday. Specifically, avian […]
Avoiding, treating stomach problems
Compared to Western countries, more people in Korea complain of symptoms related to the gastrointestinal system. However, many people tend to dismiss such symptoms and do not see a doctor about it, which can sometimes lead to the progression of […]
Hard to predict when cancer will recur
It is never easy to tell someone that his cancer has relapsed. This is made more difficult when it is totally unexpected. It is also difficult to predict how patients would react to the news. Rudy was diagnosed with colon […]
Tips on how to cope for those with poor vision
SINGAPORE – Event manager Timothy Ooi, 34, a low-vision patient, did not like to read as it was a tiring task. But after seeing Ms Debbie Boey, a senior occupational therapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and making some changes, […]
Computer-related conditions
With the increased use of computers and the Internet, many people are spending extended periods of time using computers at work and at home. This has led to an increase in conditions related to such activity. Computer-related health problems are […]
3-Step brain hack for happiness
Meditation always struck me as the distillation of everything that was most annoying about the granola lifestyle. I pictured myself seated in an unbearable cross-legged position in a room that smells like feet. My attitude was not far from that […]
