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Grilled meats produce strong cancer-causing chemical: study
BEIJING – Strong chemical carcinogens, found in grilled meats and car exhaust, alter and damage DNA cells, sometimes leading to cancer, according to a new study reported Tuesday by the National Monitor. Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have discovered […]
Don’t sleep too little, or too much
Sleeping less or more than seven to eight hours a night heightens the risk of death, a study suggested. The study, conducted by a medical research team at Seoul National University, followed the sleeping patterns of 13,164 Koreans for 17 […]
Up to 500,000 die annually from China smog: Report
About 350,000 to 500,000 premature deaths occur in China every year due to outdoor air pollution, according to a report by 21st Century Business Herald on Tuesday. Chen Zhu, president of Chinese Medical Association and academician at the Chinese Academy […]
Japan files criminal complaint against Novartis arm
TOKYO – Japan’s health ministry on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the local arm of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis over alleged exaggerated advertising for a popular blood-pressure drug, the company said. The ministry lodged its complaint against Novartis Pharma […]
Detox your body with these simple steps
Give your body a boost by doing a simple detox. Giving your body a break is important. With all the stress that our bodies endure from environmental toxins, it’s important from time to time to detox and get rid of […]
Little known Chinese herb & iron kill 98% of cancer cells in 16 hours
According to studies that were published in an issue of Life Sciences, artemisinin – a derivative of the wormwood plant used in Chinese Medicine – can kill 98% of breast cancer cells in less than 16 hours. The herb used […]
300 sick in Japan after eating contaminated food: reports
TOKYO – More than 300 people across Japan have fallen ill after eating frozen food products contaminated with pesticide, reports said Tuesday. Shoppers have reported vomiting, diarrhoea and other symptoms of food poisoning after eating food produced at a plant […]
Malaysia’s Health Ministry to table safe drinking water bill soon
KUALA LUMPUR– The Health Ministry will soon table a bill in Parliament to better safeguard the rights of consumers and protect them from potential health hazards. The Safe Drinking Water Bill which spells out the roles of water concessionaires […]
Air quality bad in many areas of Thailand
THAILAND- Air quality has dropped to a level where it could affect the health of people living in many parts of Thailand, including Bangkok. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has advised people to stay indoors if smog is visible. Or […]
Tips for Dandruff-Free Hair
Some help from aspirin, natural oils and more could help you get rid of dandruff from your hair. Huffingtonpost.com suggests how to get rid of dandruff: Aspirin: Take two tablets of aspirin and crush them into a fine powder. Then […]
