Category: Health alert
Poor oral health can lead to big health issues
While we are focused on doing regular health checks, most of us are guilty of ignoring our dental health. And, that, health experts insist isn’t good. Dental health deserves as much, if not more importance, as it could lead to […]
Drinking binges tied to higher heart attack and stroke risk for a week
Binge-drinking at least six cocktails in one night may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attacks and strokes over the following week, a research review suggests. Even one drink was associated with higher odds of cardiovascular problems over […]
Overpopulation poses great problems
There would be around 10 billion people on the planet by 2060. The overpopulation increases the risk of food and water shortage around the world. Associate Professor Ian Dawson of the University of Southampton Business School, Centre for Risk Research, […]
Ebola affected brains of survivors
Ebola survivors were found to have symptoms of brain abnormalities six months after they were first infected. Some symptoms include weakness, headache, memory loss, depressed mood and muscle pain. Two people were suicidal and one had hallucinations. Common neurological findings […]
Gut bacteria could be stunting children’s growth
Excessive could damage small intestines of young children and stunt their growth. One possible factor contributing to stunting is damage to the gut – “environmental enteropathy” – leading to inflammation and poor uptake of dietary nutrients. The origins of environmental […]
Lack of sleep puts teens at risk of diabetes
Boys who lack deep, or slow-wave sleep, as teens have a higher chance of developing insulin resistance. They are also at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes, increased visceral fat, and impaired attention. Slow-wave sleep (SWS) is an important […]
What are my hiccups telling me?
Hiccups are mostly harmless. But, if they last more than 48 hours this could potentially signal serious health complications. “You should seek advice from your health care provider if your hiccups progress from happening every once in a while to […]
Air pollution during pregnancy may cause asthma in babies
Mothers who were exposed to air pollution during pregnancy may increase the chances of having asthmatic babies, saya a new research by the University of British Colombia (UBC) “Our study results highlight the danger of exposure to pollution while babies […]
Six signs of an unhealthy heart
Texas A&M Health Science Center cardiologist, John P. Erwin, M.D., shares surprising clues that can ultimately point to an unhealthy heart. 1. Sexual problems For males, erectile dysfunction is a common manifestation of arterial disease. The buildup of plaque in […]
Getting on the telemedicine bandwagon
While everyone is rushing into tech to build the next big social media or food-discover app, Med-tech is a booming business with major implications. With the increase in life expectancy and growing economic affluence, there will be a strong demand […]
