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New York Introduces Compulsory Declaration Of Ingredients In Female Tampons and Sanitary Items Amidst Growing Health Implications Globally

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 20, 2019 3 years ago

Another progressive politician, New York Democratic Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has signed a new law that requires manufacturers of menstrual products to disclose the ingredients on their products. The law will be put into effect starting 2020 gives manufacturers 18 months to develop new packaging and labels. As stated by Gov. Cuomo, many consumers aren’t aware of the toxic and/or allergy-causin...

New Research By King’s College Of London Shows Omega-3 Fish Oil Can Replace ADHD Drugs For Certain Children

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 20, 2019 3 years ago

A new collaborative study by researchers from King's College London and China Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan, have found omega-3 fish oil supplements improve attention among children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but only among those with low levels of omega-3 in their blood. The medical researchers say their results bring a personalised medicine approach to ...

Statin Usage Does Not Affect Memory Or Cognitive Functions

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 20, 2019 3 years ago

A large comprehensive study involving more than than 1,000 elderly individuals assessed over six years have revealed no links between statin medication and cognitive decline, such as memory loss, presenting new advice amidst some consumer concerns that statins may have a negative impact on cognitive health. The international collaborative study, led by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Med...

Another New Study Confirms Radiation From CT Scans Linked To Increased Risk Of Cancer

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 19, 2019 3 years ago

Medical researchers from Taiwan have discovered from a new research that exposure to radiation from CT scans is associated with higher risks of developing thyroid cancer and leukemia. The finds of the study was published today in the medical journal, JNCI Cancer Spectrum. The medical researchers conducted study from a National Health Insurance dataset in Taiwan between 2000 and 2013. The study ...

Toxic Substances Like Pesticides or VOCs at 10,000 Times Lower Concentrations May Still Affect Individuals

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 19, 2019 3 years ago

A new German study has unveiled some disturbing news. Toxic substances such as pesticides can cause health effects on sensitive individuals in concentrations up to ten thousand times lower than previously assumed. This was shown by researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in a series of research studies. UFZ ecotoxicologist Prof. Dr. Matthias Liess told Thailand Medi...

Doctors Caution About Feather Filled Duvets, Pillows And Beddings After Numerous Health Cases Emerged

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 19, 2019 3 years ago

Doctors are cautioning individuals after numerous incidences of health related incidences have risen with regards to usage of beddings, duvets and pillows that are filled with feathers. Cases of lung inflammations, allergies and other respiratory problems have risen not only in UK but also in the US, China, Australia and also other Asian countries. Despite being a premium commodity as the...

Diabetes Rising Exponentially Worldwide With 463 Million Diabetics Currently

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 18, 2019 3 years ago

The latest edition of the IDF (International Diabetes Federation) Diabetes Atlas (the 9th edition) shows that more than 463 million people worldwide are currently living with diabetes. China leads the lists with more than 116 million diabetics, followed by India with 77 million diabetics and America in third place with 31 million diabetics. Though Thailand did not secure a place am...

Study Shows The Herb Saffron Helps In Depression

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 17, 2019 3 years ago

Researchers from Murdoch University, Australia have conducted a new study that shows saffron may assist adults with depression when it is taken in conjunction with pharmaceutical antidepressants. Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Professor Peter Drummond, and UWA researcher Professor Sean Hood found greater reductions in depressive symptoms when adults with persistent depression, and currently ...

Female Hygiene Products Packed With Dangerous Volatile Organic Compounds

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 17, 2019 3 years ago

A disturbing discovery has unveiled that not only are many female hygiene products laden with numerous types of dangerous volatile organic compounds(VOCs) but these chemicals can actually end up in the bloodstream of the users where it can create untold health catastrophes. Many VOCs are carcinogenic ie cancer causing and they can also cause a variety of immunity related issues and are also end...

Researchers From University Of Birmingham Discover Correlation Between Inflammation And Mental Sluggishness

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 17, 2019 3 years ago

Medical researchers from the University of Birmingham have uncovered an explanation for the correlation between mental sluggishness that often accompanies illness. Around 12 million UK citizens have a chronic medical condition, and many of them report severe mental fatigue that they characterize as 'sluggishness' or 'brain fog'. This condition is often as debilitating as the diseas...

Singapore Researchers Develop New Approach To Activate Insulin Production In Pre-Diabetes Stage

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 16, 2019 3 years ago

Medical researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered that a type of immune cell known as a pancreatic islet macrophage is capable of promoting insulin production during the pre-diabetes phase. Assitant Professor Yusof Ali from NTU The medical researchers believe that the macrophages could be harnessed through new targeted treatments to prevent typ...

Study Confirms Smoking Increases Risk Of Depression And Schizophrenia

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 15, 2019 3 years ago

Researchers from the University of Bristol, in a new study, has found that tobacco smoking increases the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. It is known that smoking is much more common amongst people with mental illness especially depression and schizophrenia. However, most studies that have looked at this association have not been able to disentangle whether this is a cause-...

Study Shows Metabolites Of Resveratrol And Quercetin Have Anti-Obesity Effects

Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 15, 2019 3 years ago

Quercetin is found in larger amounts in apples, onions, cherries, berries, broccoli and tea. Just as in the case of resveratrol, many biological functions have been attributed to it, such as anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antihyperternsive, antihypercholesterolemic, antiaterosclerotic and antiobesity functions. Apart from their low bioavailability, phenolic compounds occur in small quantities i...