Category: Health alert
Avoiding surfer’s eye in the summer
One of the most common eye conditions in the summertime is pterygium, a growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye ― usually caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. In other countries, it is better known as […]
Poor sleeping patterns link to cancer
Irregular sleeping patterns have been “unequivocally” shown to lead to cancer in tests on mice, a study suggests. The report, in Current Biology, lends weight to concerns about the damaging impact of shift work on health. The researchers said women […]
Scientific experts: Sugar intake ‘should be halved’
A committee of scientists has advised the government to halve the current recommended daily intake of sugar. Nutrition experts say no more than 5% of daily calories should come from added sugar – about seven teaspoons. Most people consume at […]
Ramadan health: Hydration is key
Even as the month of Ramadan approaches its end, those fasting need to practice caution. Over the course of the month, the body’s organs enter into a journey of maintenance and healing, as does the mind. Fasting for nearly 15 […]
Beriberi Disease
What is Beriberi Disease? Beriberi is a disease caused due to deficiency of thiamine. Thiamine or vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin, which acts as a coenzyme for several metabolic pathways. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B1 is 1.2 […]
Study links breast cancer and hormone pro-enkephalin levels
Women with low levels of the painkilling hormone pro-enkephalin have a much higher risk of contracting breast cancer A study from Lund University in Sweden has demonstrated that women with low levels of the painkilling hormone pro-enkephalin have a much […]
Herbal food supplement labels ‘can be misleading’
Some herbal food supplements do not contain what they claim on the label, a study has found. The BBC health series ‘Trust Me, I’m a Doctor’ teamed up with experts from University College London to test a selection of products […]
Toothache, Tooth Decay Pulls Around 50,000 Children to Hospital in England Every Year
Many people may not take teeth related hygiene that seriously, but more than 50,000 children in England are admitted to hospital each year due to problems caused by rotten teeth. Professor Nigel Hunt at the Royal College of Surgeons said […]
Liberia confirms new Ebola case as outbreak spreads
A Liberian woman has died of Ebola in a hospital in Monrovia shortly after being admitted, becoming the sixth confirmed case of the virus since it resurfaced last month after a seven-week lull, a senior medical official said on Tuesday. […]
Douching may expose women to harmful chemicals
Feminine hygiene products for vaginal douching may expose users to potentially harmful chemicals known as phthalates, a small study suggests. Researchers did urine tests to detect phthalate exposure in 739 women who were also surveyed about their use of douches […]
