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Most fish sauces have ‘unsafe’ levels of preservatives
THAILAND – Most fish sauces and many mixed fish sauces on store shelves across Thailand contain levels of preservatives that fail to meet safety standards, according to the results of a study released yesterday. The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) […]
Special Cap Helps Prevent Chemotherapy Hair Loss
A new cooling cap designed by scientists helps chemotherapy patients prevent hair loss during therapy. The DigniCap system has been adopted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for use in its chemotherapy day units at Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, […]
Soy, Tomato Foods Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Soy and tomato food combo may be effective in preventing prostate cancer than when either of them is eaten alone, says study. John Erdman a University of Illinois professor of food science and nutrition, said that for their study they […]
Cyclists Must Take Care to Wear Helmets
A recent study has underlined the importance of helmets for cyclists as those who do not wear them are elevating their risk of head injury. According to a study by researchers from University of Sydney, helmets can go a long […]
China plans crackdown on antiobiotics overuse
CHINA – China’s top health authority is set to further strengthen nationwide surveillance over clinical use of antibiotics and related drug-resistance cases to avert potential antibiotic overuse. The National Health and Family Planning Commission issued an online notice on May […]
Drink water to stop dry cough discomfort
A dry cough is a discomfort or tickle in the throat that triggers a cough. Most of the time, it produces little or no phlegm, said Dr Jim Teo, a respiratory physician at Mount Alvernia and Gleneagles hospitals. This type […]
Nuts Contribute to Bone Health
Consuming food which contains magnesium like nuts is as important as intake of calcium-rich foods in building strong bones in children, a recent research has suggested. “Lots of nutrients are important for children to have healthy bones. One of these […]
The Impact of Heart Disease on Patients
According to a new scientific statement, completing a quality-of-life questionnaire at a healthcare provider’s office could help patients live longer and live better. The statement got published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association. In the statement, the […]
Global Food, Fuel Problems can be Solved by Plant Proteins
A study reveals that scientists have shown that certain proteins in plants that function as transporters can help solve global fuel and food problems. New discoveries of the way plants transport important substances across their biological membranes to resist toxic […]
For Humans, Fig is More Than Just a Fruit
Figs are familiar to a wide cross-section of human society and have widespread importance. David Wilson of Ecology and Heritage Partners and Anna Wilson from the University of Melbourne in Australia has explored the global nature of this association between […]
