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Vaccine fears in China after hepatitis B scare
BEIJING – Chinese state-run media and Internet users demanded action Wednesday after the deaths of at least seven babies since November following their vaccinations against hepatitis B. China’s Food and Drug Administration has suspended use of the vaccine involved, manufactured […]
Korean doctors protest telemedicine, for-profit operations
SOUTH KOREA – The government’s plans to allow telemedicine and for-profit hospital subsidiaries have riled the medical sector as doctors are concerned that the moves would pave the way for the privatization of medical services and hurt their business. Thousands […]
Kris Kringle gifts may be bad for your health
An environmental watch group announced Sunday that it has found more hazardous substances in Kris Kringle or exchange gift items being sold at retail stores in Divisoria, Manila. “As the Christmas shopping rush gets underway, we went back to Divisoria […]
Japan health ministry accuses Novartis of fabrication of drugs data
JAPAN- Japan’s health ministry intends to file a criminal complaint against the local arm of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis over alleged fabrication of drugs data, a report said Wednesday. Novartis Pharma KK has been under fire since a university said […]
Cancer-in-a-Can? The horrific true story of how Pringles are made
I try to stay away from posting scary blog posts that can cause a little fear or have people question… what the heck have I been eating all these years! However, this is a big deal. I personally used to […]
8 Foods even the experts won’t eat
Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Clean eating means choosing fruits, […]
Is beer really good for you?
Here are 10 reasons why beer is not really bad for you, if had in moderation. Please note, this is not an encouragement to imbibe, especially if you are a teetotaler or have a medical condition. 1. Beer drinkers live […]
Are we really ready for smart socks?
Heapsylon seems to think so and is getting ready to launch its Sensoria Fitness Socks, which can do everything a fitness tracker can do and more. The socks in question, which are packed full of sensors but can thankfully be […]
Do e-cigarettes make it OK to light up?
Debate over e-cigarettes is raging. Those battery-powered faux cigarettes that emit a harmless vapor rather than smoke have caused a stir around the globe, as their popularity rises but etiquette remains fuzzy. The Independent in the UK writes that “the […]
New device stops you from dozing off
We all occasionally find ourselves dozing off at inconvenient moments, but a new wearable device claims to be able to put an end to untimely sleepiness by measuring alertness and nudging the user awake if necessary. Vigo is a headset […]
