Category: Health alert
Bowel cancers 101
Colorectal cancer refers to cancer in the colon and/or rectum. Malaysian cancer statistics (2007) show that one in eight Malaysians suffer from colorectal cancer, making it the second most common cancer in Malaysia. Like any cancer, it is a “silent” […]
Memory loss may not always be first sign of Alzheimer’s
While memory loss is thought to be a classical first sign of Alzheimer’s disease, some middle-aged people and younger seniors may initially experience different cognitive problems such as trouble with language or problem solving, a large U.S. study suggests. Researchers […]
Gastric bypass helps treat diabetes, but has risks
Two years after surgery, people who have had gastric bypass have better control of their type 2 diabetes than people who did not, but also had higher risk of infections and bone fractures, according to a new international study. “Some […]
Skipping meals could make you fat!
If you are dieting with a size zero figure in mind, think again! Researchers have found that skipping meals can ultimately result in abdominal weight gain. ‘This does support the notion that small meals throughout the day can be helpful […]
Do not ignore ‘that’ pain in the leg!
How often do you ignore pain, hoping it will pass or alternatively silence it by popping a pain killer? A majority of people we know do the same. However, if it is a recurrent pain, ignoring it can lead to […]
Brunei health ministry bans 5 health products
The Ministry of Health has banned five health products found adulterated with undeclared Western medicine. The products are (1) Sinus Cure Original Kapsul, (2) Best Slim Pills, (3) Linu-Rat Kapsul, (4) LiLong Tablet and (5) Bull’s Genital Capsule. A press […]
3 reasons infertility is growing among Indian expats
The number of childless couples is on the rise worldwide, and in the case of Indian expatriates the number of impotent men and women has been growing at an alarming rate due to pollution, obesity and work-related stress among others, […]
Treat less, doctors warned
Doctors’ leaders have launched a major campaign to stop medics “over-treating” their patients in ways that do not help and could even harm them. Writing in the British Medical Journal, they suggest some patients are given pills or have tests they […]
Fossil Fuels affects your health and the economy
Those who argue that we need to continue relying on fossil fuels – including coal, petroleum and natural gas – just aren’t accounting for the costs of pollution, says a new study published in the scientific journal, Climatic Change. Fossil […]
Depression may double stroke risk in older adults
Chronic depression may more than double the risk of stroke for older adults, and the danger remains high even when mental health improves, a large U.S. study suggests. While previous research has linked depression to greater odds of having a […]
