Category: Health alert
Tweak your lifestyle to prevent diabetes
Lifestyle changes are necessary for diabetes prevention, advises the experts behind Nutrition Month Malaysia. This year’s Nutrition Month Malaysia (NMM) fair was launched by Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi bin Haji Yahaya at the Paradigm Mall, Kelana Jaya, […]
Shorter people have bigger risk of heart disease
Short people face a greater lifetime risk of clogged arteries, according to a study out Wednesday that confirmed the long-known link between height and heart disease by examining genetics. The study is the first to show that the higher risk […]
Acacia rigidula supplements still containing stimulant found on market
More than two years after U.S. health regulators discovered an amphetamine-like stimulant in dietary supplements containing Acacia rigidula, products containing the substance remain on the market, a study has found. The study, published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis […]
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. […]
