HEALTH
Traditional Chinese Medicines Often Contaminated With Mercury & Arsenic
Using a stringent two test method, researchers have found that 32 out of 32 traditional Chinese medicines tested were contaminated with mercury and arsenic.
Predicting (And Preventing) Epidemics Before They Happen
Identifying biological factors that predict which viruses are most likely to spread among humans could help prevent and contain outbreaks.
Eating Your Way To Longer Life, The Japanese Way
Those who adhered closely to a food guide published by the Japanese government was found to have a lower risk of death from all causes, particularly stroke.
Have Your Seaweed (And Drink It, Too)
The National University of Singapore is collaborating with a food manufacturer on food and drink products made from eucheuma, a type of seaweed with an array of health benefits.
Tai Chi May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
Traditional Chinese exercises such as Tai Chi, Qigong and Baduanjin have been found to have beneficial effects on blood pressure in people living with heart disease.
Chikungunya Misdiagnosis Masks True Disease Burden Worldwide
This viral disease is often misreported as better-known dengue; as such, chikungunya is likely to be found in many additional countries.
Male Smokers In India Increased By More Than A Third Since ’98
A study shows that the number of men smoking tobacco in India has risen by more than a third to 108 million between 1998 and 2015.
What Happens When Students Sleep Five-Hour Nights
Researchers have found that after a week of sleeping only five hours a night, teenagers suffered significant cognitive degradation.
China’s Salty Problem
Although salt consumption in China has decreased since 2002, it remains above the maximum recommended daily intake.
