Could soy and cruciferous vegetables reduce breast cancer treatment side effects?
Consumption of soy food and cruciferous vegetables may be linked to reductions in some treatment-related symptoms in breast cancer survivors, say researchers.
Archives for December 13, 2017
Childhood obesity may increase asthma severity and prolong hospitalisation: Japanese study
Obesity could worsen asthma in children, causing them to be hospitalised more frequently and for a longer duration.
Can Malaysia's palm oil sustainability certification change negative perceptions?
Becoming the first country to certify the sustainability of its palm oil will boost exports and undermine 'unfair' labelling practices, a leading industry official has told us in an exclusive interview.
OPINION: Cut to private health insurance for Australian natural therapies a 'false economy'
The Australian Federal Government will cut rebates for a range of natural therapies from 1 January 2019, affecting 16 widely used therapies such as naturopathy, herbal medicine, homeopathy, yoga, tai chi and aromatherapy, writes the president of the...
Asia-Pacific's top five supplement and consumer trend stories for 2017
Today, we can reveal the five most read trends stories for 2017, spanning the latest consumer and market insights from Japan, Thailand, China, and the wider region.
Indian manufacturer Kapiva targets growth through 'modernised' ayurveda
Kolkata-based healthcare start-up Kapiva Ayurveda is looking to expand across Asia and North America, with Hong Kong and Canada next on its list after its success in Singapore and the US.