Category: Health alert
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 […]
60% rise in diabetes: experts
Diabetes UK has warned that the number of people living with diabetes has soared 60 % for the past decade. That’s 3.3 million people in total, compared to 2.1 million in 2005. The inability to control the level of sugar […]
Lifestyle changed needed to avoid pregnancy-related diabetes
A Finish study has found that pregnant women who include diet, exercise and weight control counselling early in their pregnancy can lower their risk of getting diabetes. “Gestational diabetes and maternal obesity are both independently associated with adverse maternal and […]
Margarine might be deadly
Beware, folks. Butter may not be deadly, but margarine is. Trans-fats, found in processed foods like margarine raises the risk of death by 34 %. “For years everyone has been advised to cut out fats,” said study lead author Doctor Russell de […]
Legionnaires’ bacteria found in GSK’s N.C plant prompts shutdown
The North Carolina plant of drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has been closed on Tuesday after bacteria that that causes deadly Legionnaire’s disease was found. GSK spokeswoman Jenni Brewer Ligday said the bacteria was found during inspection in Zebulon, N.C.. GSK is a […]
Trans fat a killer
When it comes to watching out against fat, saturated fat is nothing to be worried about, but beware of trans fat. Transfat kill peole suffering from any cause, including cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. Dietary guidelines recommend that saturated […]
