Health

The policies and regulations of Southeast Asian countries around vaping are strict and changing, with the implementation of sophisticated airport screening technology to detect e-cigarettes, vape liquids and heated tobacco products, as well as disposable devices, in both carry-on and checked luggage. The repercussions can be much more severe for visitors. The possible consequences vary by country, but include large …

South Korea is now recognized as the capital of aesthetic medicine in the world, with a historic 2.01 million foreigners expected to visit the country in 2025. The numbers have almost doubled that of the past year and speak of the rising dominance of the country in the beauty and healthcare field. The financial effect has also been tremendous with …

The fire in Navotas has introduced heavy smoke to Metro Manila over a span of only days and has created the centre of a huge environmental and public health disaster in the Navotas Sanitary Landfill. The city has reported a hazy situation, strong chemical odours and poor quality of air starting April 10, 2026. Although the fire has been declared …

Confidence building is not merely about having a positive mind or resisting the urge to pretend that you are a brave person. Real confidence is a result of regular self-care habits, which make you have better emotional, mental, and physical health. When you make time for yourself, you also gain better self-confidence and tend to feel more capable. The following …

In extreme survival situations, food will become scarce and people will resort to eating unconventional and infer-extremely unappetizing sources of nutrition. Rats are found in abundance in the wilderness, rural parts of our country, and areas where people are no longer living, specifically abandoned homes or housing. Rats are a cheap and easy source of protein. The question becomes, is …

A factory shift ends. Workers rinse sticky aloe gel off their hands, the air smells a little green and sweet. The question sits on every headline desk this week: who is the largest aloe vera producer in the world. Industry trackers point to one name. Clear enough, for now. Who Is the Largest Aloe Vera Producer in the World? Across …

Asian street food is adored in the world due to its spicy taste, colorful appearance, and scents that cannot be resisted. The sizzling noodles, spicy skewers, there is no resistance to such tasty ingredients. Nevertheless, most of the common street foods are either deep-fried or rich in sodium and sugar. The good news? You have not lost your favorites, but …

Across Asia, mornings often begin with a pot of something herbal, turmeric milk in India, chrysanthemum tea in China, or ginseng brew in Korea. These aren’t fancy health trends; they’re old habits still living quietly in modern homes. The smell of roots, leaves, and spices fills kitchens where families trust nature before medicine. That’s how it’s been, and maybe that’s …

The key to having a productive day is to start the day well. The most successful individuals in the world, CEOs and creatives, attribute their early mornings to the reason why they establish the mood of concentration, vigor, and clarity. These are not routines, but well-designed rituals that take care of the mind and body. You need to improve your …

Good genes are not enough to have a healthy and radiant skin, to keep it healthy, you need to work on it consistently and in accordance with your age. As we progress through our 20s, 30s and 40s, our skin needs change as our hormones, lifestyles and other environmental pressures change. What is effective at age 20 may not be …