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Expert warns of grim flu season in China
BEIJING – A low vaccination rate and multiple active virus strains have led to a more serious flu control situation in China this winter, a disease control expert warned on Thursday. Compared with previous years, the flu virus is much […]
Pan-fry for fewer calories
The crunchy delight of squid encrusted in golden, crispy batter unfortunately comes with some health risks. Obesity, clogged arteries, high blood pressure – the list of dangers linked to fried food is long. To celebrate Chinese New Year with greater […]
Measles now under control, says DOH
MANILA, Philippines—The measles problem in the country has already stabilized, according to the Department of Health (DOH). “Based on our mathematical projections, the cases have already stabilized. [The number of cases] hasn’t shot up unlike in November and December, which […]
Top 5 detoxifying foods
There is no such thing as a truly detoxifying food, according to Nathalie Negro, a nutritionist at French weight loss resort Thermes de Brides-les-Bains. Nonetheless, most fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium and low in sodium, which means that […]
Philippine gov’t cautions public on peanut products with cancer-causing toxin
MANILA – The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday warned the public to be wary of several pre-packaged peanut products as these were found to contain aflatoxin, a by-product of molds. In its latest advisory, the FDA said […]
Eating slower may help trim your waistline
ONE way to eat less is to simply slow down, a new US study suggests. Eating your meals more slowly may help you consume fewer calories while also feeling fuller longer afterwards. Published online Jan 2 in the Journal of […]
30-min exercise to halve diabetes risk
Hour and a half’s daily workout could significantly lower risk of Type 2 diabetes by 30 to 40 percent, a study showed Friday. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The research team from Harvard University studied […]
Paracetamol can slow brain development in kids, says study
Paracetamol can interfere with the brain development of children, and can even be dangerous for unborn kids, finds study. Researchers at Uppsala University examined paracetamol, one of the most commonly used drugs for pain and fever in children, by giving […]
Western scientists look to Chinese medicine for fresh leads
In the quest for new treatments, U.S. researchers are looking to traditional Chinese medicines, some of the oldest remedies in the world. A recent discovery resulted in a better treatment for a type of leukemia that strikes about in the […]
Want to win a car or holiday? Just lose weight
Lose weight and win a car or even a holiday. That is part of the pitch for the first national campaign to promote healthy weight management through incentives. The One Million KG Challenge was launched yesterday by the Health Promotion […]
