Category: Health alert
Asia’s emerging asbestos epidemic
Asbestos-related diseases (ARD) represent a growing global epidemic. Yet little is known about the current status of asbestos and ARD in Asia. Now, new research from the UNU International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) attempts to fill this void. Growing […]
Air pollution damages the heart
Heart disease patients have been advised to avoid being outside during rush hour traffic in a paper published recently in the European Heart Journal. The position paper on air pollution and cardiovascular disease was written by experts from the European Society […]
7 health foods that can be bad for you
Nutritionists are continually spouting the benefits of foods like tomatoes, avocados and fish, but overdoing these healthy food actually can be harmful. “Even nutritious food can be too much of a good thing if you eat it in too large […]
Three more deaths in Malaysia due to dengue
Three more deaths due to dengue were reported in a period of four days since Sunday, bringing the dengue death toll this year to 104. Health Ministry Deputy Director-General Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman said the number of deaths caused […]
Chemo patients should avoid consuming fish oil
A recent survey has found that fish oil makes chemotherapy less effective. Despite this, many cancer patients are consuming it. All six of the fish oil supplements the researchers tested contained a specific fatty acid that’s been found to reduce […]
Asthma very common among Olympic-level swimmers
Swimmers, especially endurance swimmers, are more likely than other water sport competitors to have asthma, according to a new study of Olympic athletes. Researchers found that about a quarter of competitors in swimming events had verified asthma, although it was […]
8 diet and exercise mistakes that can age you – and how to avoid them
Foods with little or no nutritional benefits can damage the collagen and elastin that keep skin firm and youthful. Eating too much sugar certainly isn’t wise for your waistline, but overindulging in dessert can also add years to your face. […]
Massive tea consumption linked to kidney failure
The puzzling case of a 56-year-old U.S. man who suddenly developed weakness, fatigue and body aches is leading doctors to warn that massive consumption of tea may be responsible for some unexplained cases of kidney failure. It’s being called iced-tea […]
Air pollution causes anxiety in women
Women who live in areas with higher air pollution may also have higher anxiety, according to a new analysis. “It’s a really interesting finding and definitely suggests that air pollution may be related to mental health,” said lead author Melinda […]
Dementia: Signs, symptoms and ways to reduce risk
One in 10 people aged 60 and above in Singapore has dementia, a new study here has found. The Institute of Mental Health, whose experts collaborated with other international investigators for the three-year study, said these are a few signs […]
