Category: Health alert
1 in 5 elderly people consume unsafe level of alcohol
1 in 5 elderly people consume unsafe levels of alcohol, experts say. Analysis of health records in London found that heavier drinkers tended to be male and relatively affluent. For older people, the report said, drinking more than the recommended […]
Adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults is huge, yet hidden problem. “I wake up every morning a new woman. I think, ‘Today is the day I’m going to do everything right and get on top of the important things […]
Even one glass of wine daily increases risk of breast cancer in women
Researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in Boston have found that when it comes to health, moderate consumption of alcohol doesn’t prevent illness, but causes various health problems. These include numerous cancers, especially those of the […]
Generic drugs for eczema may be costly
Patients, beware: those generic drugs for eczema that you had previously thought would be affordable can actually be costly. Researchers compared the average co-payments, or out-of-pocket prices, for several commonly prescribed topical corticosteroids, which have been used for decades to […]
Endometrial cancer increasing in the U.S
A new study has announced that the rate of endometrial cancer is rising fast. Most of its victims are black women who tend to get the most aggressive types of tumour and die from it. Researchers analyzed cancer registry data […]
Working long hours increases your risk of getting a stroke
New research has found a causal link between long work hours and one’s risk of developing a stroke. Researchers found that those who work 55 hours or more per week have a greater risk of stroke compared to those who […]
Stop using malaria drug mefloquine, army urged
The malaria drug mefloquine, or Lariam, causes depression and mental illness. The army is being urged to stop using it. Conservative MP Johnny Mercer says he has received dozens of letters from service personnel claiming they have become affected since […]
WHO urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to step up battle against polio
The World Health Organization urged on Monday for Pakistan and Afghanistan to up its efforts to stop poliovirus in its tracks. This includes stepping up screening for travellers going abroad. The WHO emergency committee of experts warned in a statement […]
Teens who smoke e-cigarette more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes
A new study has found that teenagers who smoke e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California said and published in the journal JAMA. The study offers some […]
More bird flu cases in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast is seeing a new H5N1 bird flu case in a third location in the country. The case happened in the village of Modeste, about 15 km (nine miles) east of the commercial capital Abidjan. Farm owner Moussa Dicko […]
