Category: Health alert
Chemically-treated fruits in Bangladesh may pose health risks, says study
Fruits are healthy food choices but not when laced with toxic chemicals used for ripening. A new study published in Cogent – food and agriculture journal on May 23 reveals that chemicals used in Bangladesh for artificial ripening of fruits contain […]
Tobacco smoking, also linked to heart diseases
The annually-observed World No Tobacco Day focuses on the impact tobacco has on the cardiovascular health of people worldwide. Tobacco use is an important risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. According the […]
World Schizophrenia Day 2018: Five myths and facts about schizophrenia
World Schizophrenia Day is celebrated May 24 annually. It aims to bring awareness about this mental disorder and thereby supports people who are suffering. Schizophrenia has been classified as a mental illness. It is a serious and debilitating mental disorder […]
What is gluten and should it be avoided?
The word ‘gluten’ is derived from the Latin word for glue. Gluten is a combination of grain-based proteins called glutelins and prolamins. These proteins can stretch under high cooking temperatures, giving a chewy texture to baked foods. Coeliac disease A […]
Heart failure cause of more deaths than advanced cancer
With heart disease and heart failure causing 2 to 3 times as many deaths as advanced cancers, it is crucial that the public is more aware of this disease and takes steps to prevent it. Thus, Novartis Corporation in Malaysia […]
Drivers’ fatigue in the ride-sharing industry is a public safety risk
Fatigue and sleepiness in the ridesharing industry are increasingly becoming a problem, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) warns. The AASM calls on ridesharing companies, government officials, medical professionals and law enforcement officers to address drivers’ fatigue as a […]
Bad air quality linked to heart and lung illnesses
More people are admitted to emergency departments for heart- and lung-related illnesses and stroke, caused by poor air quality with high levels of tiny pollution particles known as PM 2.5, a US study suggests. Based on analysis of areas affected […]
Beneficial to have pets in nursing homes, but it can also pose risks
Having pets visit or live in nursing homes can bring delight and joy in residents, but it can also pose injuries and illnesses. In a survey of nursing homes in Ohio, nearly all the facilities allowed pets of all kinds […]
Eating grilled meat, well-done fish can lead to hypertension
Go slow on grilled meat and well-done fish because eating them can cause high blood pressure. “Among individuals who consume red meat, chicken, or fish regularly, our findings imply that avoiding the use of open-flame and/or high-temperature cooking methods, including […]
Watch that sugar level – it might just cause you heart and kidney problems
People, beware. While a slightly elevated blood sugar cannot cause you diabetes, it can still increase your risks of developing heart and kidney disease, a U.S. study suggests. Diabetes has long been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. […]
