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Bee venom can block HIV virus
Dr. Joshua L Hood and colleagues at Washington University School of Medicine found that toxins in bee venom can kill the HIV virus and not harm surrounding cells.
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Extremely poisonous snake venom can be used as an analgesic
The venom of one of the most unique snakes in the world can be used to prepare a new line of painkillers, superior to those currently on the market, according to a new s…
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Poison spider venom can cure impotence
A group of international scientists from Brazil and the United States found that PnTx2-6 toxins released by Phoneutria nigriventer spiders work to relax blood vessels an…
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Australia studies spider venom to treat breast cancer
Queensland State Science Secretary (Australia) Ros Bates said scientists in the country are working on a groundbreaking study of spider venom for the treatment of breast…
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China banned the sale of poisonous mud snails
According to Xinhua, China's Ministry of Health has issued a ban on the sale of Nassariidae, a small mud snail that has caused some fainting and vomiting to some people…
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Using a toxic substance in fungi to treat cancer
A team of researchers has proposed a method to kill cancer cells by using the deadly fungal toxin (Amanita phalloides), without harming the body.
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Herbal discovery contains AA carcinogen
Some Chinese-made herbs are widely used in Taiwan territory containing aristolochic acid (AA) - a powerful carcinogen.
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Detection of carcinogens in milk
The China Quality Supervision Agency has detected a high content of aflatoxin (increasing the risk of cancer) in the milk product of Mengniu Dairy Group (China).
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Hanoi found many drinking water containing DEHP toxins
On June 16, the inspection team of Hanoi Health Department asked YngShin Food Co., Ltd. (Bich Hoa - Thanh Oai Industrial Complex) to recover 12 kinds of fruit juice cont…
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There is a link between Agent Orange and kidney cancer
Researchers from the Louisiana Center for Veterans' Health Center have found that in US veterans exposed to Agent Orange / dioxin in Vietnam there is a link between this…
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Purifying poisons by Hubbard method
In order to gradually eliminate chemical poisoning in Vietnam, Hubbard method will be put into application first in Hanoi.
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Cigarettes attack the gene in just a few minutes
In just a few minutes smoking can cause genetic diseases, related to cancer. This finding by American scientists is a warning for people who are intending to smoke.
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Successfully made artificial transplanted kidneys
Artificial kidneys are no larger than a cup of coffee, which can perform major functions of the kidneys in the human body.
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Regularly eating olive oil is good for the liver
A recent study by scientists at Monastir University (Tunisia) shows that olive oil also has an effective protective effect on the liver.
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Can die from eating fresh bamboo shoots
Each kg of bamboo shoots contains enough toxins to cause immediate death for two children over one year old. When boiled for about 12 hours, the amount of poison remains…