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Thai retailers deny dangerous chemicals in packed rice
THAILAND – Quality assured as TRA tells social media users to stop spreading rumours Major modern retailers yesterday rejected allegations circulating on social media that they are selling packed rice that has been stored for a long time and has […]
Iodine in bread not enough for pregnant women: study
Iodized salt used in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children, finds study. The study– led by researchers from the University’s Robinson Institute – has prompted calls for pregnant women […]
Talcum Powder Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Regular use of talcum powder can increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer by 24 percent, finds new research. US scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have warned that powder particles applied to intimate areas after washing can […]
Scientist Discovers Elusive Anti-cholesterol Formula
A new way that could lead to dramatic reductions in human cholesterol levels has been discovered by Brandeis University scientist. Senior Brandeis research scientist Daniel Perlman was issued a U.S. patent (number 8,460,738) on the new process. Phytosterols in plants […]
Check If You Wash Your Hands Well
It is good to examine if you wash your hands properly especially after using the toilet. A recent study on the extent of personal hygiene maintained has found that people do not wash their hands properly after using the toilet. […]
New Clot Removal Device from Codman Neuro
Codman Neuro, part of J&J, has just received the CE Mark for the latest version of its REVIVE SE clot removal device. The device has a nitinol mesh in a really small basket which is capable of expanding and reaching […]
Cambodia reports 13,700 malaria cases in 5 months, killing 4 people
PHNOM PENH- Cambodia reported 13,700 malaria cases in the first five months of this year, down 60 percent from 31,100 cases in the same period last year, the National Center for Malaria reported Monday. From January to May this year, […]
Red Meat Ups Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
More red meat consumption is associated with a higher risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus, finds study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Red meat consumption has been consistently related to an increased risk of T2DM, but previous studies measured red meat […]
Sitting less better for workers’ health: study
A study has found that for desk- bound office workers, introducing interventions such as sit/stand workstations can reduce sitting time by over an hour each working day — leading to better health. “What we know now is that adults still […]
Researchers Use Math to Kill Cancer Cells
Want a good reason to pay attention in math class? Nature Communications has published a paper outlining how advanced mathematical modelling can be used in the fight against cancer. The paper is from Ottawa researchers. The technique predicts how different […]
