Category: Health alert
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 […]
Steroids cause long-term health damage and depression
Anabolic-androgenic steroids that are used to build bigger and stronger body causes some powerful and contradictory conditions, says a new research. The research conducted by Clarkson University explained that anabolic steroids can cause acne, increased body hair, aggressive behavior, fluid […]
Cyber bullying have traumatic effects in youngsters
Cyber bullying can cause emotional scarring among the victims and lead to self-harm, emotional issues and low self esteem issues which can further lead to anxiety, stress, depression and other serious psychological conditions later in the victim’s life. Dr. Natasha […]
The health benefits of cinnamons
What is Cinnamon? Cinnamon, one of the oldest spices, was the first commodity to be traded and was considered as precious as gold. The ancient Egyptians imported cinnamon from China and used it as a medicine, food enhancer and as […]
