Category: Health alert
Anorexia facts
What is Anorexia? Anorexia is the third most common chronic illness in adolescents. It is an eating disorder wherein a person has intense fear of gaining weight. It is more than just a problem with food, as it tends to make the […]
Diphtheria reported in Spain, 1st case in three decades
An unimmunized 6-year-old boy from Olot has contracted diphtheria and is currently admitted at an Barcelona hospital ICU. This is the first recorded case of diphtheria in Spain since 1986, according to an El Pais report (computer translated). The last […]
Many U.S. hospitals mark up prices 1,000 %: study
Even the astronomical price markups that consumers regularly pay for, say, wine in restaurants pale beside those in some U.S. hospitals: The price for procedures is often 10 times the cost, according to a study published on Monday in the […]
Sixth Mers death in South Korea amid sharp rises in cases
A sixth person has died after contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in South Korea, amid a sharp rise in infections. More than 23 people were confirmed to have contracted the disease on Sunday, bringing the total to 87, health […]
More than one in four U.S. kids exposed to weapon violence
More than one in four U.S. children are exposed to weapon violence before their eighteenth birthday, either as victims or witnesses, a large study suggests. About one in 33 kids are directly assaulted during incidents involving guns or knives, researchers […]
Kleptomania
What is Kleptomania? It is a common misconception that kleptomania is shoplifting. However, this perception is false. Yes, kleptomaniacs may be caught shoplifting but not all shoplifters have kleptomania. Kleptomaniacs who shoplift do not do so because they need the item or […]
Fructose linked with added pounds, body fat: study
Not all calories are digested equally, and those that come from a simple carbohydrate derived from fruits and vegetables – called fructose – could lead to weight gain at a greater rate than calories from other sources, according to a […]
Here’s How Revolting Your Contact Lenses Are
People who wear contacts have eye bugs that more closely resemble skin than normal eyes The magic clear disks that bring your world into focus may be doing some bad things to your eye bacteria, a new study suggests. “The […]
Popular noodle brand Maggi withdrawn from supermarket shelves in India
Food group Nestle has withdrawn Maggi noodles from sale in India due to “an environment of confusion for consumers”, following a food scare sparked by reports of excess lead in some packets of the popular instant snack. Nestle reiterated the […]
No evidence that eating placenta post-birth has benefits
Eating one’s own placenta after giving birth may be trendy but there is no scientific evidence that women derive any benefits from it, researchers said Thursday. A review of 10 previously published studies showed no “human or animal data to […]
