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Petroleum jelly not the best treatment for cuts
The label says petroleum jelly can help protect minor cuts, scrapes and burns. But new research suggests immediately slathering an open wound with this ointment might be a bad idea. Scientists have studied how the skin creates its own “natural […]
Flying high: crew subject to higher cancer rates
Flight attendants are exposed to a number of known cancer-causing risks, but few studies have rigorously quantified that risk, and researchers say they are an understudied occupational group. The Harvard Flight Attendant Health Study (FAHS), begun in 2007, addresses some […]
Hong Kong on alert over fungus-contaminated OTC drug
In Hong Kong, people are warned against taking the over-the-counter digestion supplement called Enzyplex over risk of contamination. The said drug is being examined for presence of fungi after a batch of medication prescribed to a cancer patient in Queen […]
Go easy on sugar, salt: WHO advices Vietnamese
Vietnam has a delicious array of sweets to indulge into. A sweet tooth won’t get enough from helpings of ChèTrôiNước, or ChèSương Sa HạtLựu. But too much sugar is also bad for the health. Each Vietnamese currently consumes about 46.5 […]
Presenting opportunities for the healthcare sector in Asia
Also, download this story from the electronic issue here MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2018 29-31 August, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore The healthcare industry in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at 11.1% in 2018, making it one of the fastest growing regions […]
New stronger strain of bird flu kills 1/3rd of infected people
Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that an array of new diseases may soon have the potential to kill millions of people around the globe. The information, highlighted in the 2018 annual review of the Blueprint list […]
Myths about Alzheimer’s clarified
According to an article in the Washington Post, older adults report that a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is the thing they most fear about their future. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease characterized by increasing forgetfulness and confusion, eventually resulting […]
Quicker, accurate diagnoses for dangerous diseases and genetic disorders
There is growing awareness of the valuable role that diagnostics can play, both in the early identification and treatment of dangerous or infectious diseases as well as genetic disorders. The early and accurate identification of one’s predisposition to cancer, sexually […]
Non-toxic compound shows potential against life-threatening infections
Purdue University researchers have identified a new compound that in preliminary testing has shown itself to be as effective as antibiotics approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat life-threatening infections while also appearing to be less susceptible to […]
Stay healthy during World Cup
If you’ve got a case of World Cup fever, you might find yourself attending watch parties or even kicking around a soccer ball with friends and family over the next few weeks. However you decide to join in on the […]
