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Perfume smells different to each of us
Ever imagined why it is so difficult to buy perfume for a loved one? People experience odours in a completely different way, a new study has found. Researchers from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions have found that as much […]
Brussels sprouts may boost fertility
Brussels sprouts may boost fertility in both men and women, a UK expert says. Research has found that 9% of all conceptions take place over the holiday period, making December the most fertile month of the year. For couples wanting […]
Christmas tips on how not to spend too much and to watch your weight!
‘Tis the season for holiday eating. And that means that most of us will pack on about one to two pounds (0.5-1 kilo) this time of year. While that might not sound like much, annual weight gain adds up year […]
Money saving tips for Christmas
Christmas is coming and it will soon be the time for celebration with your loved ones. It’s a time feasting and merriment; time spent with your loved ones but if the massive amount of sales and promos going on in […]
How nuts can improve your health
Few foods pack a nutritional bang for your buck quite like the humble nut. Here are a few good scientifically backed reasons to add nuts to your daily diet. New research published last month in the New England Journal of […]
18 Amazing benefits of Okra/Lady’s Finger for skin, hair and health
Okra is better known by its common name as ladys finger or Gumbo. This high fiber vegetable is known for its high soluble and insoluble fiber content. This vegetable is usually used in many recipes and is also a part […]
PH gov’t warns of rising measles cases
MANILA-The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) warned Wednesday the public, particularly those in Philippine capital city of Metro Manila, of the rapid increase of measles cases. DOH-National Capital Region (NCR) Director Eduardo Janairo issued the warning after the Regional Epidemiology […]
Study confirms anti-stress effect of ginseng
A group of South Korean scientists said Thursday they have confirmed anti-stress effects of Goryeo ginseng, adding to the long list of health benefits of the perennial plant. According to the scientists from the Rural Development Administration, Goryeo ginseng helped […]
Seven grossest things in your food
Nasty things in everyday food When pink slime oozed into public consciousness, we all scrunched our noses. What was this mystery substance—a food additive made of beef trimmings that are heated, compressed into blocks, and then exposed to bacteria-killing ammonia—hiding […]
New trial drug for leukaemia
A cancer drug in a trial here has eliminated advanced leukaemia in almost a quarter of patients who had run out of options, researchers say. They say the cancer was cleared in 23% of patients and a further 61% achieved […]
