Category: Health alert
Even with training, doctors struggle to convince parents to vaccinate
Training physicians in communication skills may not make it any easier for them to convince vaccine-resistant parents to inoculate their babies, a study suggests. Researchers invited physicians at 30 clinics in Washington state to attend 45-minute classes led by a […]
Germany passes Japan to have world’s lowest birthrate
A study says Germany’s birth rate has slumped to the lowest in the world, prompting fears labour market shortages will damage the economy. Germany has dropped below Japan to have not just the lowest birth rate across Europe but also […]
People may drink more than they realize
People’s estimates of how much they drink are much higher when they include weekends and holidays, according to a new survey from the UK. In England, surveys measuring everyday alcohol consumption account for only 60 percent of the total alcohol […]
China to get tough on smoking
Beijing will ban smoking in restaurants, offices and on public transport from Monday (Jun 1), as part of unprecedented new curbs welcomed by anti-tobacco advocates, though how they will be enforced remains to be seen. Health activists have pushed for […]
Why Do So Many College Students Have Anxiety?
Between constant deadlines and exams, and trying to figure out where they fit in the world, it’s no secret that college students are under a lot of pressure. But new research has shown college students these days are feeling the […]
Some plastic teething toys may have hormone-altering chemicals
Some plastic teething toys used by infants might contain chemicals that could interfere with the production of hormones needed for normal growth and development, a small German study suggests. Researchers did lab tests on 10 plastic teethers and found two […]
How TV ads make you fat
Can TV ads for greasy, cheesy foods actually make you consume more calories? Yes, according to a new study—and the heavier you are now, the more likely it is that food ads will trigger you to eat even more. The […]
Newer birth control pills may pose health risk
Newer versions of the Pill may raise a woman’s risk of dangerous blood clots even more than older versions, a large U.K. study suggests. Women taking any combined oral contraceptive pills — containing both estrogen and progestin — were three times […]
Heatwave strikes India
A heat wave in India has killed at least 1,371 people this week as temperatures soar above 47 Celsius (116.6 Fahrenheit), and doctors’ leave has been cancelled to help cope with the sick. May and June are India’s hottest months, […]
More than four espressos a day can harm health: EU
Drinking the caffeine equivalent of more than four espressos a day is harmful to health, especially for minors and pregnant women, the EU food safety agency said on Wednesday. “It is the first time that the risks from caffeine from […]
