HEALTH

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened a probe into discovering the actual composition of two Indian spice makers' blends that allegedly contain high levels of cancer-causing pesticides. Earlier this month, Hong Kong even dropped their sales (and banned) three spice mixes by MDH - Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Masala Powder and Curry Powder - and an Everest spice blend. On Friday, a spokesperson added that the FDA was well aware of the reports and “
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1 year ago Read more at Hindustan Times

Mental Health Tips: What Happens to Your Body When You Take Too Much Stress? Side Effects And Ways to Cope Stress may not only affect you mentally but is also detrimental to your physical health. April is known to be the stress awareness month.
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1 year ago Read more at India.com

A new study presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024 highlights the link between air pollution, mental health, and premature cardiovascular mortality. The study focuses on fine particulate matter (PM2.5), originating from various sources including vehicle emissions and industrial activities. Counties with high PM2.5 concentrations showed a 10% higher likelihood of reporting elevated levels of poor mental health days.
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1 year ago Read more at TheHealthSite

grilled crocodiles have been a source of food for humans, but many people are still hesitant to eat the meat, either for cultural or personal reasons. In 2022, a viral video emerged on social media where two vendors were seen making a grand entry into a party organised by a popular socialite while carrying a chopped barbecued croc. The grilled meat is largely consumed in the southern region with a series of bubbling wild animal markets.
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1 year ago Read more at Punch Newspapers

Luv FM/Telecel Ghana aims to encourage health and wellness among residents. Participants set out early from the Kumasi City Mall, brimming with excitement and determination. The nine-kilometer walk lived up to expectations with aerobics and health screening.
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1 year ago Read more at Myjoyonline

Extra community clinics are being opened across Kent in a bid to get more families to take up the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for their children. The bid to drive up vaccination rates is in response to a national rise in cases. Health leaders hope it will increase vaccination rates ahead of summer holidays.
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1 year ago Read more at Yahoo News Canada

international team of researchers reviewed epidemiological data, which provides evidence for identifying risk factors of a certain disease. For every 10 decibel increase in noise coming from road traffic, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke and diabetes, heightened by 3.2 per cent. In particular, night-time traffic noise disrupts and shortens sleep time can increase levels of stress hormones in the blood vessels.
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1 year ago Read more at Business Standard

Lai Ching-te has pledged to convene an annual health symposium on April 27. Lai made the commitment ahead of his inauguration on May 20. Five of the national health forums were held around Taiwan from March 23 to April 14.
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1 year ago Read more at Focus Taiwan

Hilary Swank won an Academy Award for her role in Boys Don't Cry in 2000. The 49-year-old was hit with reality when she went to pick up some medication from the pharmacy, only to be told that she couldn't even get medicine for herself. She said many people in her life had the same misconception.
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1 year ago Read more at 9Honey Celebrity

Perth locals are urged to keep an eye out for Moon the dolphin. River Guardians shared the worrying news on their Facebook on Friday saying Moon has a “large, noticeable lump just behind her head” The group is troubled by the lump’s “significant” increase in size.
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1 year ago Read more at PerthNow