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Category: Health EN

Ministry of Health Orders Halt to Sales of Apple S Candies for Containing Banned Substance

The Ministry of Health has ordered a halt to the sale of Apple S brand candies as they have been found to contain sibutramine, a substance used to suppress appetite. Sibutramine is a chemical compound that acts on the brain as an appetite suppressant and is commonly used in weight management products. The Ministry of Health (MOH) issued a statement today, confirming that sibutramine is a...
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STOP EXPORT OF MERCURY FILLINGS, 16 NGOs URGE AUSTRALIA

16 NGOs from Asia and the Pacific – including Consumers’ Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia – recently signed a petition to the federal government of Australia to ban dental amalgam exports as of 1 April 2025. (https://www.dropbox.com/.../16-civil-society-petitioners...) Civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, México, Philippines,...
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TRY LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

When your doctor offers you pills, ask about recipes and exercise plans. Sometimes they work better! In non-life-threatening situations, a healthful diet, movement, sleep, and stress management may bring greater returns with fewer side effects. Even if you still need a medicine, lifestyle helps! Source: @DrKristieLeong  
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HEALTHY TREE CANOPIES – the Unsung Heroes of Urban Life

Healthy tree canopies are incredibly underrated, yet they bring so much value to urban neighbourhoods . They provide shade, improve air quality, reduce urban heat, and create more beautiful, liveable streets . Let's prioritise planting and preserving more trees in our cities to foster healthier, greener, and more welcoming spaces for everyone. (picture: @berkie1) #UrbanGreening #TreeCanopies...
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THE TRUTH ABOUT PAPER CUPS: Not as Eco-Friendly as You Think

Disposable paper cups have become popular in today’s society. It is the preferred choice of most beverage companies as it is supposedly more environmentally friendly compared to its counterpart, disposable plastic cups. Besides that, the paper cup is light in weight, convenient and easy to take and use, and the heat insulation effect is better than that of the plastic cup when holding hot...
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Microplastics in Tea Bags Work Their Way Deep into the Human Body, Study Shows

People who drink loose leaf tea might be on to something: scientists in Spain have found evidence of plastic pollution getting into human cells after being leached from tea bags. Published in the journal Chemosphere, the research by a team from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Sohag University in Egypt and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany, found that...
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NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL MEALS

How Italy Invests in Children’s Health & Education In Rome, Italy children are served healthy school lunches that focus on fresh, nutritious ingredients and balanced meals. Food served is organic, meals are made with fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season, and ingredients come from local farms and producers. Children’s school meals follow the Mediterranean diet, which emphasises...
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