Category: Health alert
Fighting insect bites
For many people, especially those living in tropical climates, battling insect bites may be a regular occurrence. Common Insect Bites Common insect bites and stings that can lead to allergic reactions are caused by the following insects- • Mosquitoes • […]
For Ebola survivors, bleak future ahead they face possible blindness
For survivors of Ebola, their battle is only half-won as they face possible blindness and pain ahead, the World Health Organizaton warns. WHO said that for these survivors, their health is becoming “an emergency within an emergency”. “The world has […]
Carbs, soda increase risk of depression among post-menopausal women
Post-menopausal would do well by steering away from cars, soda and refined foods in general as researchers say they cause depression and fatigue. Carbohydrates’ effect on blood sugar levels is highly variable, and a measure called glycemic index (GI) is […]
Obese people who undergo weight loss surgery regain pounds after 5 years
Those who undergo weight loss surgery tend to regain pounds 5 years after the surgery, a new study in Israel found. “The first year after surgery is usually a honeymoon period that should be used for coining new habits, and […]
Hackable drug pump gets warning from US authorities
Hacking fears are causing the US Food and Drug Administration to not use the Hospira made Symbiq Infusion System pump. The pump has been found to be hackable and Hospira had discontinued supplying it. The devices were previously revealed to […]
Texting while walking distracts you
A new study has found that texting while walking can be distracting and dangerous. 30 people in the study were asked to navigate an obstacle course while texting and were found to be slower in doing than when walking without […]
Those with low critical thinking abilities more likely to have heart attack and stroke
A new study in Europe has found that older people with poor decision-making and problem-solving skills suffer a high chance of getting a heart attack or stroke. Having low thinking skills also point to previous vascular damage in the brain. […]
Infection-related deaths in the U.S preventable: CDC
A government report released on Tuesday has called for closer coordination between healthcare facilities and public health departments to prevent some 37, 00 0 infection related deaths in the U.S. Germs that no longer respond to antibiotics cause more than […]
Picky eating among pre-schoolers signal of mental illness to come
Children who are extreme picky eaters are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or social anxiety. These kids were more likely to have symptoms of depression, anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder than children with more varied diets. […]
Women and blacks die earlier after heart attack
The life expectancy of women and African-Americans who suffer from a heart attack is shorter compared to white men who also suffer from heart attacks, a new study shows. Women and men live equally long after heart attack – but […]
