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Red meat unhealthy? Maybe not, researchers say
AFP, Published on 01/10/2019
» WASHINGTON: Cutting back on red meat is standard medical advice to prevent cancer and heart disease -- but a review of dozens of studies has concluded that the potential risk is low and evidence uncertain.
The meat of the matter
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/09/2019
» Late last month, KFC launched Beyond Fried Chicken, a plant-based chicken substitute at a single location in Atlanta, USA. According to a New York Times report, the chicken giant sold as many plant-based wings and nuggets in only five hours as its popular popcorn chicken in an entire week.
Two drugs taken off shelves in recall
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2019
» Two pharmaceutical companies have recalled their brands of rantidine, a drug that treats stomach ulcers, after the brands Xanidine and Aciloc, were found by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to carry carcinogenic properties.
Paris, four other French cities ban use of pesticides
AFP, Published on 12/09/2019
» PARIS: Paris and four other French cities on Thursday banned the use of synthetic pesticides within their boundaries, as an anti-chemicals movement that began in the countryside gains momentum.
Tax alcohol, tobacco, to tackle cancer: African Union first ladies
AFP, Published on 07/07/2019
» NIAMEY - First ladies attending the African Union summit in Niger on Saturday called for a rise in taxes for cancer-causing products such as tobacco and alcohol.
Mystery cure-all is 'very radioactive'
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 18/06/2019
» Mysterious Indonesian "power cards" -- which have been lapped up by Khon Kaen locals for their supposed ability to cure all diseases -- have been found to be highly radioactive, which some samples registering radioactive emission of up to 350 times the safe limit for annual exposure, says the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP).
Monsanto ordered to pay $2 bn in latest Roundup blow
AFP, Published on 14/05/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - In a third major legal blow to Bayer-owned Monsanto and its weedkiller Roundup, a jury in California has ordered the chemicals giant to pay more than $2 billion in damages to a couple that sued on grounds the product caused their cancer, lawyers said.
Monsanto ordered to pay $2 bn in new Roundup trial
AFP, Published on 14/05/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - A jury in California on Monday ordered Bayer-owned Monsanto to pay more than $2 billion damages to a couple that sued on grounds the weed killer Roundup caused their cancer, lawyers said.
Crude oil touted as health cure in Azerbaijan
AFP, Published on 12/04/2019
» NAFTALAN (AZERBAIJAN) - Immersed up to her neck in a dark viscous liquid, Sulfiya smiles in delight, confident that the fetid substance will cure her painful condition.
Temporary relief
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/04/2019
» Since early January, Prim* has been suffering from respiratory medical issues that her doctor attributes to the hazardous fine-dust particles known PM2.5. Residing in one of the most impacted areas of Samut Prakan, she is at her wits' end whenever heavy particulate matter or a high PM concentration level is reported along the route she takes to work and back.