Cancer
Study Shows Risk of Carcinogens in Food Packaging
New research into chemicals in food packaging and plastic utensils has raised concerns about their effects on human health.
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Cancer
Biological clock disorders make young people susceptible to cancer
According to recent research, lifestyle factors that disrupt the biological clock can accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer, explaining why the disease is beco…
Food safety
Store fruits and vegetables properly to retain nutrients
We know that the fresher the food, the better, but fruits and vegetables spoil very quickly if not used immediately.
Food safety
Extremely dangerous way to freeze food
Many people defrost food by taking out a whole piece of meat, then after the meat is tender, cut off a portion that is enough to eat and put the rest in the freezer. Thi…
Food safety
What to do to remove pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits?
Washing alone cannot completely clean fruits and vegetables. Some pesticide residues remain on the surface of the fruits and vegetables. The only way to clean them is to…
Food safety
Risk of food poisoning due to storing too much food in the refrigerator
Storing too many types of food in the same refrigerator compartment hinders cooling, causing food to spoil quickly, increasing the risk of food poisoning when consumed.
Food safety
How to safely vacuum food to support people in flood-hit areas
Among the relief goods for people in flood-hit areas, many types of banh chung, bread and other foods are vacuum-packed to be delivered to people.
Food safety
How to distinguish real and fake soft drinks
Using fake carbonated drinks causes many harmful effects to human health. But it is difficult to distinguish between real and fake soft drinks because they are quite sim…
Flu epidemic
Australia detects highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H7N8
According to a reporter in Sydney, New South Wales state authorities confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza strain in the Greater Sydney are…
Flu epidemic
Finland is the first country to vaccinate people against bird flu
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said the vaccine will be used for people aged 18 and over who are at high risk of bird flu infection due to work or ot…
Flu epidemic
New characteristic discovered that makes H5N1 bird flu virus easily transmitted to humans
The study highlights the increased risk of avian influenza exposure for dairy farm workers and the need for more widespread use of personal protective equipment such as…
Flu epidemic
New pandemic risk from avian influenza virus
Scientists are increasingly concerned that gaps in bird flu surveillance could lead to a global pandemic.
Flu epidemic
New discovery about the host that transmits H5N1 influenza virus to humans
Japanese researchers found that the H5N1 virus in cattle is more sticky than the virus originating from poultry, making this flu strain more contagious.
Flu epidemic
Australia fears H5N1 flu strain could cause extinction of native species
On August 6, Australian Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek warned that an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain in the countr…
Flu epidemic
US records case of bird flu not transmitted through animals
NBC News quoted the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as saying that it had recorded a new case of bird flu with no contact with poultry or livestock i…