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Testing reveals problems with China’s water
CHINA – More than half of underground water monitored in China last year was low quality, according to a government report released on Tuesday. Findings in the Report on China’s Environment Condition are based on 4,929 monitoring stations in 198 […]
New HIV cases in Philippines hit record high in April
MANILA- New cases of HIV infections in the Philippines was highest in April at 388, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday. In its HIV and AIDS registry, the DOH reported that the 388 fresh cases in April was 67 […]
Expert Suggests 7 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
An expert has suggested seven simple ways to get a good night’s sleep. Set an electronic curfew: Keep technology out of your bed, and turn off all devices at least an hour before bedtime, Michael Breus, Ph.D. said. Keep a […]
How to Protect Your Kids’ Eyes
Most parents cover their kids with sunscreen to protect their skin from too much of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, before sending them outside to play. But they should also do something to protect their children’s eyes, says an […]
China’s nuclear projects no harm to public health: Study
CHINA – China’s new inland nuclear power projects will not see a Fukushima-style nuclear disaster and are unlikely to affect public health, according to a new study. The study, conducted by more than 50 experts organised by China Nuclear Energy […]
Philippines coordinating with WHO against new coronavirus
MANILA- The Philippine government is closely monitoring all international passengers, particularly those from the Middle East, to ensure that SARS-like virus could not enter into the country, a senior government official said Saturday. But Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said […]
Vinegar Test Cuts Cervical Cancer Deaths
Vinegar test could prevent cervical cancer deaths worldwide each year, say researchers. Wealthy countries have managed to reduce cervical cancer deaths by 80 percent thanks to the widespread use of regular Pap smears. But cervical cancer remains the leading cause […]
New Possibilities for Prostate Cancer Treatment Identified
In Australia, researchers have identified a sub-group of cells that could contribute to prostate cancer recurrence, opening up new ways to treat the disease, which claims more than 3000 lives a year. Published today in Science Translational Medicine, a study […]
New Drug Target in Deadly Form of Leukemia Identified
Ways to inhibit the function of a key protein linked to stem cell-like behavior in terminal-stage chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) have been discovered by scientists. The study, published in the prestigious international journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, […]
Researchers Move A Step Closer to Artificial Livers
The story of Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, and his liver is well-known the world over. Modern scientists know there is a grain of truth to the tale, says MIT engineer Sangeeta Bhatia: The liver […]
