HEALTH
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.
Genetic Causes Of Poor Eyesight Become Clearer
An international team of scientists have completed the largest study into the genetic causes of poor eyesight.
Researchers Identify Stomach Cancers With Breath Test
A new type of breath test that detects nanoparticles could help diagnose stomach cancers, according to a study.
Can Yoga Help Overcome Stress? Australian Study To Find Out.
Researchers in Australia are conducting a study to better understand if, and how, yoga can be used as a therapy for stress.
De Qi Acupuncture May Improve Bell Palsy Recovery, Study
Bell palsy patients who received acupuncture that achieves de qi (得气), a type of intense stimulation, showed improvement to their health and quality of life, says a new study.
Babies Born To Overweight Mothers Have Thicker Arteries, Study
The walls of the body's major artery - the aorta - are already thickened in babies born to mothers who are overweight or obese, according to a new study.
