Category: Community
Hawaii becomes first U.S. state to raise smoking age to 21
Hawaii’s governor on Friday signed a bill raising the legal smoking age statewide to 21, the first U.S. state to do so. The law takes effect on Jan 1, 2016, and will also ban the sale, purchase or use of […]
Singapore Continence Week launched
Jointly organised by Singapore Urological Association and Society for Continence (Singapore), a series of free public forums will be organised in conjunction with Singapore Continence Week A new class of treatment for overactive bladder The Singapore Urological Association (SUA) and […]
Does knee surgery do more harm than good?
Middle aged and older people with persistent knee pain should avoid arthroscopic knee surgery, according to a new review published in the BMJ. The benefits of the procedure are said to be “inconsequential” and there are potential harms. Knee arthroscopy […]
Choosing your own diet to lose weight is no guarantee of success
Is it better to choose your own diet when you’re looking to lose weight? Not necessarily, according to American researchers who led an experiment on the subject. First of all, the best diet is the one you can maintain meticulously […]
Finns urged to eat on their feet to stay healthy
Finland’s health ministry on Wednesday urged Finns to occasionally eat their meals standing up in a bid to combat health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle. “Many things can be done in a standing position or walking around instead of […]
Fresenius Medical Care pledges further equipment following Nepal earthquake
Over one month on from the catastrophic earthquake that hit Nepal on 25 April, the country continues to be plagued by anguish and chaos. The death toll has risen to nearly 8,800, while 140,000 homes have been destroyed leaving thousands […]
Malaysian Health Minister: government will continue to deliver healthcare at the minimum possible cost
The Malaysian government will not be deregulating the healthcare anytime soon, the Malaysian Health Minister said on Monday. Datuk Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam told the audience at APHM International Healthcare Conference and Exhibition 2015 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre […]
10 signs it’s time to dump your doctor
Seeing a doctor you don’t like can be hazardous to your health. It can be little things, like a cool demeanour when you’re a big hugger, or serious issues such as a failure to explain procedures effectively. But make no […]
Patient in China had 420 kidney stones removed
Fifty-five-year-old, He Dong from China had a total of 420 kidney stones removed in a 2-hour surgery after doctors blamed ‘excessive consumption of tofu’ and low intake of water for his unusual condition. Tofu is a traditional Chinese food made […]
First penile transplant recipient ‘to become father’
The South African recipient of the world’s first penile transplant is to become a father, a surgeon who performed the operation has told the BBC. His girlfriend has reported that she is about four months’ pregnant, and this showed that […]
