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Author: Lai Cheng

SPEED KILLS

When it comes to the actual likelihood that a vehicle crash will occur at all – and whether the consequences of a crash are serious, or even deadly, or not – speed is ALWAYS a factor. (Info and graphic via @BrentToderian/X)  
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EAT TO FIGHT INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE

Type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases together represent the leading causes of death around the world. But do you know: There is a precursor to these diseases – chronic inflammation. What is inflammation? Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognises anything that is foreign – such as an invading microbe or chemical. This often triggers a process called...
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Journey to End Plastic Pollution Exhibition Recap

Members of Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition comprising of CAP, C4 Center, Greenpeace Malaysia and SAM, held an impactful exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil from 18 to 20 October 2024 to raise awareness about plastic pollution, its impact on our environment and health, and offered solutions to the crisis. This video highlights key moments from the exhibition. Check it out and join the journey...
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HOW TO TEACH KIDS TO BE GRATEFUL

Gratitude is an abstract skill that can be hard to teach children. According to behaviour specialists, the best way to ensure that your child will emulate a particular characteristic is to model it yourself. Studies show that expressing gratitude can have benefits such as supporting physical and mental well-being, boosting self-esteem, and enhancing sleep quality; all of which contribute to...
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“HIGH HAZARD” TOXINS COMMON IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS

About one-third of about 318,000 ingredients identified in beauty and personal care items do not have public toxicological profiles, while about 45 chemicals thought to be “high hazard” are commonly added, a new comprehensive analysis of the industry’s products finds. Among the common toxic substances used in the 8,500 products checked by ChemForward, a non-profit that promotes...
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THE FUTURE IS PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Public transportation can drastically reduce traffic congestion. It allows people to get around and carry out their daily activities without adding further to congestion. And if public transport is efficiently operated, i.e where the system is of sufficiently high quality, people can commute without getting tangled up in congestion at all. Investing in public transit and lowering the number of...
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MESSAGE FROM A SNAIL

Hello, I am a snail. You might not always like me because I eat the leaves in your garden. However, I'd like to share something about myself and my babies. Please don’t use harmful chemicals that hurt us and pollute your garden. A simple alternative like sprinkling coffee grounds around your plants will keep me away, and it enriches your soil too! If you ever see me on a flowerpot, be gentle....
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