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UAE announces first case of MERS-virus infection
ABU DHABI – Health authorities in the UAE have announced that an 82-year-old man has been diagnosed with the MERS coronavirus infection, the first case to be recorded in the Gulf state. The Emirati citizen who contracted the SARS-like virus […]
Peppermint leaves can cure haze ailments
Peppermint can combat the symptoms of stuffy nose and sore throat due to bad air. WHAT IT IS: The clean smell of peppermint is one you are probably familiar with when it comes to food, beverages and even toiletries. Known […]
High-tech tie-up to detect eye diseases
SINGAPORE/JAPAN – Scientists in Singapore have teamed up with a Japanese firm to develop “intelligent” technology to aid detection of eye diseases. The Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) and Topcon Corp hope to pinpoint myopia, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration […]
Cambodia reports 14th human case of avian influenza H5N1
The WHO and Cambodian authorities reveals that a three-year-old boy from Cambodia has been confirmed positive for the avian influenza H5N1, bringing the number of cases to 14 this year. Only five of the 14 cases survived, reports Xinhua. The […]
What’s this SARS-like virus?
MALAYSIA – I recently had some friends from the Middle East visit Malaysia. They talked a lot about MERS, a virus that is going around in the Middle East now. What is it really? MERS is an acronym for Middle […]
Fasting tips for those with gastritis and peptic ulcer
MALAYSIA – During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the globe observe the act of fasting. Generally, Muslims who suffer from gastritis and peptic ulcer disease (PUD) will have numerous questions regarding issues pertaining to their illness […]
Heart Hates Pot Belly
Pot belly or fat around the waist is no good. It spoils the appearance and is bad for the heart as it can up the risk of heart attack. New research has also linked abdominal fat to increasing risk of […]
More evidence of prostate cancer, omega-3 link
US scientists said Wednesday they have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids, raising new questions about the safety of supplements. The research in the Journal of […]
Coal burning in China’s north can shorten lives
CHINA – Heavy air pollution reduces life expectancy, a new study has found, ringing an alarm for policymakers looking to create their future energy roadmap. The research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a US multidisciplinary […]
Chicken feet scandal scares public
NANNING- A food scandal involving chicken feet has led to public concern in China after it emerged products had been stored in a freezer for nearly half a century. Police in Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, […]
