Category: Health alert
Fat, sugar could decrease cognitive function: study
A diet that’s high in either fat or sugar could promote changes in the gut bacteria community that could represent a significant knock to cognition in the domain of being able to adapt and adjust to changing situations, according to […]
Fisherman dies from leptospirosis
A fisherman from China on board a Malaysian-registered fishing vessel has died from leptospirosis after being warded at the Sibu Hospital, where 10 others are still being treated for the same illness. According to the Assistant Minister of Public Health, […]
China asks three local milk producers to recall infant formula
China’s food safety watchdog has asked three milk producers in central Shaanxi province to recall substandard infant formula milk powder and urged local authorities to punish the firms severely if they have broken the law. Tainted milk is a sensitive […]
‘Fitness’ foods stimulate more eating, less exercise
Foods like Clif Bars and Wheaties cereal are packaged to evoke connotations of promoting fitness, however, a new study says this sort of packaging actually encourages eating too much, undermining weight control. “Unless a food was forbidden by their diet, […]
Road noise may cut life expectancy, says study
Living in a neighbourhood with noisy road traffic may reduce life expectancy and boost the risk of stroke, doctors reported in a study on Wednesday. Researchers compared noise levels and data for deaths and hospital admissions across London, they said […]
Social-media cyberbullying not uncommon among youths
About a quarter of adolescents experience cyberbullying through social media, according to a fresh look at some past research. Much of that past research also found links between cyberbullying and depression, the researchers write in JAMA Pediatrics. “Social media use […]
7-11 and Wegmans Bottled Water Recalled Due to E. Coli Concerns
Wegmans, a supermarket chain with devoted shoppers, and several other chains including Giant Food Stores, Shaws, and 7-Eleven, recalled their branded bottled water due to potential E. coli contamination. Niagara Bottling, a leading private-label water bottling company in the United […]
Puberty age affects many diseases, says study
The age puberty starts can be a factor in developing a range of diseases from cancer to diabetes, suggests a study. Starting early or late could alter the risk of nearly 48 separate conditions, including the age of menopause. The […]
Skinny jeans could make you a fashion victim: doctors
Squatting in super-tight “skinny” jeans may pose a health risk, Australian doctors warned Tuesday, reporting the case of a woman who temporarily lost feeling in her legs from an hours-long squeeze. The 35-year-old collapsed and had to be hospitalised the […]
Can Too Much Sitting Make You Anxious?
People who spend much of their day sitting may be more likely to feel anxious, a new review suggests. The findings, researchers said, do not prove that sitting in front of a TV or computer causes anxiety. For one, it’s possible […]
