Malaysia herbal medicine sector to post healthy growth (Business Times (Malaysia))
THE herbal medicine industry in Malaysia is set to grow by 15 per cent per annum from RM9 billion last year, despite obstacles and a slower economy.
Tampcol launches health herbal water and 17 new Unani drugs (PharmaBiz)
Tamil Nadu Medicinal Plant Farms & Herbal Medicine Corporation Limited (Tampcol), a public sector company manufacturing traditional medicines, will soon introduce health herbal water. The herbal water, to be produced by the company will be certified as a safe drinking water with herbal properties.
Mohammed Asif (The Telegraph)
Islamabad: A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official confirmed that Mohammed Asif was in possession of opium when he was detained in Dubai earlier this year and the inquiry committee has recommended the fast bowler be banned and fined.
Study Abroad Flourishes, With China a Hot Spot (New York Times)
The number of Americans studying in China increased by 25 percent last year, according to a new report.
Study Abroad Flourishes, With China a New Hot Spot (New York Times)
While the traditional study-abroad sites for Americans Britain, Italy, Spain and France still attract more U.S. students, a report found that China is now the fifth-most-popular destination.
Study Abroad Flourishes; China Attracts More American Students (The Tech)
By Tamar Lewin THE NEW YORK TIMES Record numbers of American students are studying abroad, with especially strong growth in educational exchanges with China, the annual report by the Institute on International Education found.
Study abroad flourishes, with China a hot spot (International Herald Tribune)
While the traditional study-abroad sites for Americans — Britain, Italy, Spain and France — still attract more students from the United States, the report found that China is now the fifth-most-popular destination.
My view | Acupuncture reduces stress (Miami Herald)
Acupuncture is a proven method recognized by the World Health Organization to treat a number of stress-related ailments.
Local woman creates melamine home test kit (The Gainesville Sun)
Joy Drawdy has spent about a year creating the kit.
Ghana: Gov't Commended for Showing Interest in Herbal Medicine (AllAfrica.com)
THE PRESIDENT of the Ghana Phytological Society of Ghana, Dr. Michelle Le Claire, has commended the Government and the Ministry of Health for showing an interest in herbal medicine, by coming out with the Traditional Medicine Practice Act.
