Category: Health alert
Tooth cavities increase heart disease risk
Taking better care of your teeth can also help you lower the risk of heart diseases, suggests a new study. The researchers have found that common oral infections which are caused by the bacteria in our mouth are linked to […]
WHO official says Ebola remains threat to Ghana
A World Health Organization (WHO) official has asked the Ghanaian government to scale up its preparation against possible Ebola outbreak, which she said remains a threat to the country. “Ghana’s borders are porous. People are now eating bats, a major […]
If you’re pregnant and diabetic, your child will most likely to be autistic
When pregnant women develop gestational diabetes early in pregnancy, their children may face a higher risk of developing autism, researchers say. While the findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) does not prove that diabetes in pregnancy […]
Some miscarriages are associated with Celiac disease
Women with doctor-diagnosed celiac disease are more likely to miscarry or deliver preterm than women with no history of the condition, according to a small U.S. study. Researchers say that women experiencing miscarriages or preterm deliveries should be checked for […]
Asian flu hits thousands of dogs; claims six of them
The canine influenza virus (CIV) which originated from Chicago currently affects dogs in the Midwest is a strain known as H3N2, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Cornell University. It has been in wide circulation in southern […]
Maintain hygiene, schools told, as HFMD cases rise
The Malaysian Ministry of Health is expecting more hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases and has asked schools, kindergartens and parents to take the necessary precautions. The virus is spread through the saliva, blisters and faeces of those infected, […]
Tri-Methyl Xtreme, a muscle growth product, linked to liver injury
The U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) on Monday warned consumers to stop using a dietary supplement for muscle growth linked to serious liver damage. The FDA said it’s investigating Tri-Methyl Xtreme, distributed by Las Vegas-based Extreme Products Group, after […]
Stressful life events in childhood may cause diabetes type 1
A Swedish study has found that traumatic life events during one’s childhood may cause a person to develop type 1 diabetes. The researchers questioned more than 10,000 families and found that children who experienced an extremely stressful life event – […]
Leafy greens may be the cause of E. Coli
Canada recently witnessed some cases of E.coli, and this could be traced to leafy green vegetables, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The agency said Wednesday it is currently aware of 12 similar cases of E.coli in Alberta, […]
Ebola survivors at risk of eye and joint problems: WHO
Many Ebola survivors are likely to face further health issues including eye and joint problems, the World Health Organization has warned. And a recent case may have caught Ebola through sexual contact with someone who had recovered,experts said. The WHO […]
