BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will ban pig imports from Laos for 90 days after its neighbor confirmed the first outbreak of deadly African swine fever, an official notice said. The ban would cover live pigs and carcasses in an effort to prevent the disease from spreading into Thailand, said a notice on the Thai Department… Read More: Thailand bans pig imports from Laos after African swine fever… »
Researchers have found no link between exposure to emissions from municipal waste incinerators (MWIs) and infant deaths or reduced foetal growth. However, they show living closer to the incinerators themselves is associated with a very small increase in the risk of some birth defects, compared to the general population. But whether this is directly related… Read More: Major study finds no conclusive links to health effects from… »
Sheffield-based florist Anna Potter gives her best advice on how to bring more happiness into your life using your favourite blooms in her new book, The Flower Fix. Who doesn’t love a flower? But floral fixes aren’t only great for gifts and decorating your home – they also have the power to improve your mood.… Read More: 7 ways to use flowers to boost your mood from… »
Vitamin D deficiency is usual in Americans, and particularly in overweight and obese teenagers, as reported by the National Institutes of Health. Researchers have discovered that giving obese teenagers a high daily dosage of vitamin D supplements (vitamin D3) is safe and also effective in boosting their vitamin D status.[1] Obese teenagers have a greater… Read More: Obese Teenagers Benefit From Vitamin D Supplements »