Plastics have entered human food chain, study shows, Health News,Bits of plastic have been detected in the faeces of people in Europe, Russia and Japan, according to research claiming to show for the first time the widespread presence of plastics in the human food chain. All eight volunteers in a sm
'I bought a good tuna': Japan's sushi king shells out record $4.2 million at Tokyo's new year fish auction, Food News,A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record S$4.2 million for a giant tuna on Saturday as Tokyo's new fish market, which replaced the world-famous Tsukiji la
Everything You Need to Know About Diarrhoea | Health Plus, Health News,What is diarrhoea? Diarrhoea is an abnormal increase in the frequency, volume and liquidity of the stools. It may be either acute or chronic, and each has different causes and treatment methods. If left untreated, diarrhoea can b
Why Invisible Braces Are Transforming Orthodontic Care: Insights for Patients and Doctors – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Orthodontics has come a long way from the days when visible metal braces were the only option for correcting misaligned teeth. Today, patients expect solutions that fit seamlessly into thei
Skin cancer deaths rates soar, mostly for men: Study, Health News,PARIS – Skin cancer deaths among men have soared in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates among women rising more slowly or even declining, researchers told a medical conference in Glasgow on Sunday (Nov 4). Reasons for the
Colorado study underlines dangers of edible marijuana, Health News,The number of emergency-room visits linked to cannabis in one hospital in the first US state to completely legalise its use tripled within a few years, according to a study that points to the dangers of ingesting the drug. Colorado l
Exclusive breastfeeding tied to healthier cholesterol in teens, Health News,Babies who consume nothing but breast milk for their first three months of life may have healthier cholesterol levels by adolescence than infants who drink formula, a new study suggests. Pediatricians recommend that mothers
Superbugs now also becoming resistant to alcohol disinfectants, Health News,LONDON – Multidrug-resistant \”superbugs\” that can cause dangerous infections in hospitals are becoming increasingly resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers and disinfectants designed to hold them at bay, scientists said.
HSA issues alert on 'weight loss' products after woman suffers severe heart failure, Health News,SINGAPORE – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has raised the alert on four health products, including three marketed for weight loss, after five consumers reported adverse reactions to them,
Stomach Hurting? Causes of Abdominal Pain | Health Plus, Health News,The lower region of the abdomen is where your colon is located, and for women, your ovaries. Pain in this region may signal different types of health conditions arising from your intestines, urinary system or reproductive organs. I
