Medicine
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Asia
Over 2 million Hong Thai herbal products seized after Thailand raids illegal factories
FDA Secretary-General Supatra Boonserm told Thai media on Friday that the authorities had warned Hong Thai Herbal to apply for the…
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Asia
Popular herbal inhaler recalled following Thailand health warning
SINGAPORE: The manufacturer of a popular Thai herbal inhaler has recalled a batch of the product after it failed health…
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News
Is Tylenol safe to take during pregnancy?
What are the medical guidelines for pregnant women? Acetaminophen/paracetamol is the recommended first-line medication for pain and fever during pregnancy…
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Asia
Indonesian military’s new pharma role sparks fears of expanded powers
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s military will begin manufacturing medicines for public distribution under a new agreement, officials said on Tuesday (Jul 22),…
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Asia
India wants to make more medicines for the world, but can it meet global safety standards?
“(In the) earlier days, there were no regulations (in India). And regulations were only on paper,” said Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance…
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Asia
‘Tolerated and even expected’: What drives workplace bullying in Malaysia’s healthcare sector?
WORKPLACE BULLYING MORE SEVERE IN HEALTHCARE? Experts say workplace bullying is a universal problem not confined to healthcare. Although past…
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Mexico
Chocolate that could boost childrens’ mental health
Among our rich variety of animal and plant-based products, Mexico is home to cacao, the key ingredient in chocolate. A…
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Asia
Indonesia court finds drugmakers at fault over toxic cough syrup, awards parents
JAKARTA: An Indonesian court ordered two local companies to pay up to 60 million rupiah (US$3,850) to each family whose…
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Asia
Singapore’s Eu Yan Sang to be acquired by Mitsui, Rohto Pharmaceutical for US$594 million
Founded in 1879, Eu Yan Sang operates over 170 retail outlets and 30 clinics in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia,…
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Sport
‘The silent pandemic’: How is the EU facing Antimicrobial Resistance?
In this episode of Smart Health, we hear from a sufferer of Antimicrobial Resistance, the deadly disease which has researchers…
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