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Alternative medicine

As HK opens new TCM hospital to take Chinese medicine global, Singapore watches keenly

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.

2 MediNatura nasal sprays sold in US recalled over potential life-threatening infections

Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.
Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.

FDA approves first home-use headset to treat depression in US

In Malaysia, dubious health supplements thrive on social media despite repeated warnings

Some Malaysians look to supplements that may be illegal from a desire to look more attractive.
Some Malaysians look to supplements that may be illegal from a desire to look more attractive.

Forum: Besides TCM, study other traditional methods for healthcare

New Zealand approves medicinal use of ‘magic mushrooms’

Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in some species of mushroom and can cause hallucinations and an altered state of mind.
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in some species of mushroom and can cause hallucinations and an altered state of mind.

askST: Should I let anyone ‘crack’ my neck?

Healthcare professionals The Straits Times spoke to warned that the manoeuvre - common with certain types of massage, and also after haircuts at some local barbers - could result in strokes or worse.
Healthcare professionals The Straits Times spoke to warned that the manoeuvre - common with certain types of massage, and also after haircuts at some local barbers - could result in strokes or worse.

HSA removes over 3,000 online listings for illegal health products

Prescription-only acne treatment gel (left) and cream for skin allergies and itch found listed for sale online.
Prescription-only acne treatment gel (left) and cream for skin allergies and itch found listed for sale online.

HSA warns against using skin cream with potent steroid after woman suffers severe skin reactions

A woman suffered severe skin reactions after using Touch Skin by DermaCare Skin Relief Treatment Cream.
A woman suffered severe skin reactions after using Touch Skin by DermaCare Skin Relief Treatment Cream.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 30

Pictures posted online showed an ornate building close to the seafront ablaze and smoke billowing skyward.
Pictures posted online showed an ornate building close to the seafront ablaze and smoke billowing skyward.

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