A dead-serious, small-time herbal supplement manufacturer has started exploring ways to make the plant called “tawa-tawa” (Euphorbia hirta) an acceptable cure for dengue in the absence of science to back claims of its many healing properties.
A worsening outbreak of dengue fever in Japan has claimed its first celebrities — two young models sent on assignment to the Tokyo park believed to be its source.
Dr. Sally Gatchalian, a pediatrician and specialist in infectious diseases, was not spared by dengue in her family.
An outbreak of dengue fever in Japan — the first since World War II — could have affected up to 20 people, media reported Monday, as officials confirmed three more cases.
Recently, I had one of the worst weekends ever. It began Friday morning when my son, Juanmi, seemed warmer than usual.
Here’s something to smile about: the tawa-tawa plant ( Euphorbia hirta L.) may contain a substance that could help prevent dehydration among dengue patients.
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