HEALTH
Chinese Herb May Provide Benefits In Type II Diabetes
A traditional Chinese pill could be a key weapon in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, a Chinese and Australian study has found.
Researchers Identify New Type Of Intestinal Lymphoma
Researchers have identified a new type of deadly intestinal lymphoma that is particularly common in Asia.
Cough Syrup Ingredient To Be Tested In Down Syndrome Clinical Trial
Researchers say that a common ingredient in cough syrup could significantly improve the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.
Philippine ‘Sponge’ Campaign Warns Smokers About Tar In Cigarettes
Eight provinces across the Philippines today launched a new campaign to warn people about the harms of tar in cigarettes.
Soy Versus Dairy: Which Milk Is Better For You?
Are there nutritional advantages to replacing dairy with soy milk? Suzie Ferrie discusses.
Some Herbal Medicines May Pose Kidney Failure Risk, Study
Researchers are warning that millions of people may be exposed to the risk of developing kidney failure and bladder cancer by taking herbal medicines that are widely available in Asia.
Green Tea, Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk, Study
A daily dose of tea and coffee may help to cut the risk of stroke by 20 percent, says a new study.
Indonesia Aims For Universal Health Care By 2019
Indonesian officials are monitoring Jakarta's response and experience ahead of the rollout of a government scheme to provide universal health care by 2019.
Switching On Wound Healing
Scientists have identified a molecular "switch" that controls the migration of skin cells necessary for wounds to close and heal.
