thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Secondhand smoke induces the cancerous mutation of genes that are different to those affected among active smokers, increasing the risk of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to recent study by the National Cancer Center Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/science-health/passive-smoking-cancer/ #japan #sciencehealth #lungcancer #cancer #smoking
Secondhand smoke induces the cancerous mutation of genes that are different to those affected among active smokers, increasing the risk of lung cancer among nonsmokers, according to recent study by the National Cancer Center Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/science-health/passive-smoking-cancer/ #japan #sciencehealth #lungcancer #cancer #smoking
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Eighteen products with the “functional food” label in Japan had received over 110 reports from medical professionals as having caused some level of health damage among their users, a survey showed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/12/japan/science-health/funcitonal-food-product-survey/ #japan #sciencehealth #consumeraffairsagency #kobayashipharmaceuticals #pharmaceuticals #food #health
Eighteen products with the “functional food” label in Japan had received over 110 reports from medical professionals as having caused some level of health damage among their users, a survey showed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/12/japan/science-health/funcitonal-food-product-survey/ #japan #sciencehealth #consumeraffairsagency #kobayashipharmaceuticals #pharmaceuticals #food #health
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The scandal over Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice supplements has put a spotlight on regulatory inadequacies that prevented Japan from swiftly addressing concerns related to foods with health-enhancing claims. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/12/japan/science-health/japan-health-food-regulations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #food
The scandal over Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice supplements has put a spotlight on regulatory inadequacies that prevented Japan from swiftly addressing concerns related to foods with health-enhancing claims. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/12/japan/science-health/japan-health-food-regulations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #food
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Feeling angry? Here's some advice from a recent Japanese study — write down those thoughts and throw the paper away. You'll probably feel better. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/science-health/japan-anger-control-study/ #japan #sciencehealth #mentalhealth #surveys #students #nobuyukikawai #nagoyauniversity
Feeling angry? Here's some advice from a recent Japanese study — write down those thoughts and throw the paper away. You'll probably feel better. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/science-health/japan-anger-control-study/ #japan #sciencehealth #mentalhealth #surveys #students #nobuyukikawai #nagoyauniversity
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji scandal has prompted growing repercussions in Taiwan, where health authorities have announced steps that will help consumers get refunds from the Japanese drugmaker. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/science-health/taiwan-kobayashi-pharma-pills/ #japan #sciencehealth #taiwan #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji scandal has prompted growing repercussions in Taiwan, where health authorities have announced steps that will help consumers get refunds from the Japanese drugmaker. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/science-health/taiwan-kobayashi-pharma-pills/ #japan #sciencehealth #taiwan #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Not much appears to have changed in Japan’s research sector a decade after the STAP scandal, in which a researcher's claim of discovering a new way of creating stem cells was debunked by allegations that she had fabricated data. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/science-health/10-years-since-stap/ #japan #sciencehealth #riken #harukoobokata #stapcells
Not much appears to have changed in Japan’s research sector a decade after the STAP scandal, in which a researcher's claim of discovering a new way of creating stem cells was debunked by allegations that she had fabricated data. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/science-health/10-years-since-stap/ #japan #sciencehealth #riken #harukoobokata #stapcells
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Kidney doctors nationwide have received health complaints from 95 people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji red yeast rice supplements, the health ministry has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/science-health/health-ministry-beni-koji-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
Kidney doctors nationwide have received health complaints from 95 people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s beni kōji red yeast rice supplements, the health ministry has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/science-health/health-ministry-beni-koji-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #koji
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Earthquakes are always unnerving. But for some, the aftershocks can go on beyond the actual tremors: People can experience anxiety, sleep problems and other health issues in the hours and days after a quake. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/06/japan/science-health/earthquake-dizziness/ #japan #sciencehealth #earthquakes #mentalhealth
Earthquakes are always unnerving. But for some, the aftershocks can go on beyond the actual tremors: People can experience anxiety, sleep problems and other health issues in the hours and days after a quake. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/06/japan/science-health/earthquake-dizziness/ #japan #sciencehealth #earthquakes #mentalhealth
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to worldnews Bird flu outbreaks among dairy cows in multiple states, and at least one infection in a farmworker in Texas, have incited fears that the virus may be the next infectious threat to people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/06/world/science-health/bird-flu-next/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #health #birdflu
Bird flu outbreaks among dairy cows in multiple states, and at least one infection in a farmworker in Texas, have incited fears that the virus may be the next infectious threat to people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/06/world/science-health/bird-flu-next/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #health #birdflu
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan News of a rare but serious bacterial infection called Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in Japan is making the rounds, both at home and abroad, causing jitters and leading to inbound travelers reconsidering their plans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/science-health/stss-japan-explainer/ #japan #sciencehealth #streptococcaltoxicshocksyndrome #stss #medicine #niid #health
News of a rare but serious bacterial infection called Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in Japan is making the rounds, both at home and abroad, causing jitters and leading to inbound travelers reconsidering their plans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/science-health/stss-japan-explainer/ #japan #sciencehealth #streptococcaltoxicshocksyndrome #stss #medicine #niid #health
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Nearly two weeks have passed since Kobayashi Pharmaceutical first reported health concerns over its red yeast rice supplements — but tracking down its tainted products in the supply chain is proving to be extremely difficult. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/beni-koji-supply-chain/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #food #koji #pharmaceuticals #supplychain
Nearly two weeks have passed since Kobayashi Pharmaceutical first reported health concerns over its red yeast rice supplements — but tracking down its tainted products in the supply chain is proving to be extremely difficult. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/beni-koji-supply-chain/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #food #koji #pharmaceuticals #supplychain
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan A decrease in the number of young donors may result in Japan facing the possibility of being hit by a severe shortage of donated blood. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/japan-blood-shortage/ #japan #sciencehealth #japaneseredcrosssociety #blooddonation #health #medicine
A decrease in the number of young donors may result in Japan facing the possibility of being hit by a severe shortage of donated blood. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/japan-blood-shortage/ #japan #sciencehealth #japaneseredcrosssociety #blooddonation #health #medicine
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to worldnews While there is firm evidence that at least one of the more than 4,000 human-made chemicals called PFAS causes cancer, researchers are still attempting to fully understand their broader impact on health. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/world/science-health/how-forever-chemicals-affect-health/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #pfas
While there is firm evidence that at least one of the more than 4,000 human-made chemicals called PFAS causes cancer, researchers are still attempting to fully understand their broader impact on health. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/world/science-health/how-forever-chemicals-affect-health/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #pfas
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to worldnews A farm worker in Texas tested positive for bird flu that has spread to dairy cows in several U.S. states — the first time the virus has infected cattle. Here's what we know ... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/world/science-health/bird-flu-cows-risk-humans/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #birdflu #cdc
A farm worker in Texas tested positive for bird flu that has spread to dairy cows in several U.S. states — the first time the virus has infected cattle. Here's what we know ... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/world/science-health/bird-flu-cows-risk-humans/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #birdflu #cdc
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Puberulic acid, a natural compound derived from blue mold, has been detected in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's beni kо̄ji supplements, but the substance's effect on the human body is still unclear. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-health-damage/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health
Puberulic acid, a natural compound derived from blue mold, has been detected in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's beni kо̄ji supplements, but the substance's effect on the human body is still unclear. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/04/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-health-damage/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to worldnews Countries thrashing out a historic agreement on tackling future pandemics must use the coming month for an extra round of emergency talks to bridge their differences, because failure cannot be an option, the co-chair for negotiations has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/03/world/science-health/world-last-chance-pandemic-accord/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #un #who #covid19
Countries thrashing out a historic agreement on tackling future pandemics must use the coming month for an extra round of emergency talks to bridge their differences, because failure cannot be an option, the co-chair for negotiations has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/03/world/science-health/world-last-chance-pandemic-accord/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #un #who #covid19
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplements at the center of an expanding health scare have now been linked to at least 157 hospitalizations, a health ministry official said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/02/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-more-hospitalizations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #medicine
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplements at the center of an expanding health scare have now been linked to at least 157 hospitalizations, a health ministry official said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/02/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-more-hospitalizations/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #health #medicine
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Authorities conducted on-site inspections of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Wakayama plant on Sunday, after reports from users of health problems from taking its supplement products that contain beni kо̄ji red fermented rice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/31/japan/science-health/more-insepction-for-kobayashi-pharmaceutical/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceutical #health #medicine #osaka #wakayama
Authorities conducted on-site inspections of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Wakayama plant on Sunday, after reports from users of health problems from taking its supplement products that contain beni kо̄ji red fermented rice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/31/japan/science-health/more-insepction-for-kobayashi-pharmaceutical/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceutical #health #medicine #osaka #wakayama
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The mercury in Tokyo hit a March record 25.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, with the weather giving a boost to those seeking to enjoy the cherry blossoms in parks around the capital. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/31/japan/science-health/tokyo-record-high-temperatures-march/ #japan #sciencehealth #weather #tokyo #sakura
The mercury in Tokyo hit a March record 25.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, with the weather giving a boost to those seeking to enjoy the cherry blossoms in parks around the capital. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/31/japan/science-health/tokyo-record-high-temperatures-march/ #japan #sciencehealth #weather #tokyo #sakura
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The health ministry and local authorities on Saturday inspected a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Osaka following reports of deaths and hospitalizations possibly linked to its red yeast rice dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-factory-inspected/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
The health ministry and local authorities on Saturday inspected a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Osaka following reports of deaths and hospitalizations possibly linked to its red yeast rice dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-factory-inspected/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan A small number of startups are stepping up to address infertility issues in Japan, where shortages of treatment options plague patients in a country grappling with one of the world’s lowest birthrates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/science-health/japan-fertility-treatment-startups/ #japan #sciencehealth #pregnancy #hospitals #parenthood #invitro #women039sissues #startups
A small number of startups are stepping up to address infertility issues in Japan, where shortages of treatment options plague patients in a country grappling with one of the world’s lowest birthrates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/science-health/japan-fertility-treatment-startups/ #japan #sciencehealth #pregnancy #hospitals #parenthood #invitro #women039sissues #startups
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Scandal-hit Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said on Friday that a chemical compound naturally made from blue mold may have been the cause of the health damage linked to its beni kо̄ji (red yeast rice) dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-apologizes-in-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
Scandal-hit Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said on Friday that a chemical compound naturally made from blue mold may have been the cause of the health damage linked to its beni kо̄ji (red yeast rice) dietary supplements. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/kobayashi-pharma-apologizes-in-presser/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s growing scandal over its red yeast supplements has reignited a debate on Japan’s “functional food” labels. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/japan-functional-food-label-under-scrutiny/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s growing scandal over its red yeast supplements has reignited a debate on Japan’s “functional food” labels. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/science-health/japan-functional-food-label-under-scrutiny/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #pharmaceuticals #osaka #food #rice #koji
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals is finding itself in increasingly hot water over its red fermented rice supplements. Here's what we know so far about the deaths linked to its products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/explainer-beni-koji-kobayashi/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals is finding itself in increasingly hot water over its red fermented rice supplements. Here's what we know so far about the deaths linked to its products. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/explainer-beni-koji-kobayashi/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Kobayashi Pharma's red yeast dietary supplements had already been implicated in two other deaths from kidney-related conditions and over 100 hospitalizations, according to the health ministry, which conducted a hearing with the Osaka-based company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/two-more-deaths-linked-kobayashi-pharma-supplements/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals
Kobayashi Pharma's red yeast dietary supplements had already been implicated in two other deaths from kidney-related conditions and over 100 hospitalizations, according to the health ministry, which conducted a hearing with the Osaka-based company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/science-health/two-more-deaths-linked-kobayashi-pharma-supplements/ #japan #sciencehealth #kobayashipharmaceutical #health #rice #food #koji #pharmaceuticals