Category: Community
Saudi Arabia Shows Alarming Rise In Numbers Of Child Brides
In Saudi Arabia, an alarming rise in the number of child brides has been reported. According to Al Roumi, a social services academic at Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University, there have been 5,622 marriages where the bride is under […]
Heart problems hard to catch
SINGAPORE – Young, fit and in their prime, they die suddenly from heart problems. A coroner’s court on Thursday heard how Mr Malcolm Sng, 22, who collapsed after a half marathon last December, had an abnormal coronary artery which had […]
Drink Lots of Water and Avoid Heavy Food for Glowing Skin This Diwali
As millions of Indians get ready to celebrate Diwali, experts have shared some beauty secrets, including drinking enough water to keep your skin hydrated and avoiding heavy food.. Sachin Dhawan, director and consultant dermatologist of Skin n Smiles, emphasises on […]
Even proper training may not be able to prevent sudden cardiac death: Doctors
SINGAPORE – Even people who exercise regularly run the risk of dying of heart failure during a marathon if they have a pre-existing heart condition that has not been detected. Such conditions often manifest only when extra strain is put […]
Import of Korean noodles banned in the Philippines
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will not allow new shipments of Nongshim noodles from South Korea to enter the country through any ports nationwide. “No food items that could endanger the lives and well-being of Filipinos should be allowed to […]
1 in 3 S’poreans delay seeking help for constipation
SINGAPORE – A recent survey has found that the majority of Singaporeans do not seek medical help for constipation, largely because they believe it will go away on its own. The condition affects as many as one in four Singaporeans, […]
China to verify measles elimination progress
BEIJING – China has started to verify whether the country had eliminated measles by 2012, in accordance with a goal set by the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization (WHO), Health News, a newspaper run by the Ministry […]
Groups: Take firm stand on enforcing anti-smoking measures
PETALING JAYA – Tougher anti-smoking provisions will not work if there is no stringent enforcement, say non-smokers. Smokers, meanwhile, say it will not stop them from puffing away. Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control chairman Dr Molly Cheah said the Government […]
Watch what you eat: Malaysia’s health minister
KLANG – Malaysians have been reminded to watch what they eat and to not overeat during the Deepavali festive season. Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said overeating would lead to all sorts of sickness. “If you can control […]
Majority of China’s reproductive-aged women suffer from passive smoking
BEIJING- More than half of women aged 15 to 49 in China are frequently exposed to second-hand smoke, according to World Health Organization (WHO) figures. Over half of reproductive-aged women suffer from passive smoking in the workplace, according to a […]
