Category: Health alert
Risk of dementia increases with age
More people here are developing dementia as the population ages, underscoring the need to beef up services for such patients. One in 10 people aged 60 and above here has dementia, a three-year study on almost 5,000 patients and their […]
No-no to Warren Buffett’s “junk-food” portfolio: nutritionists
Following Warren Buffett’s investment advice may be smart but nutritionists say that eating too many of the “junk-food” products made by companies he has invested in isn’t quite as wise. His move on Wednesday to inject Velveeta cheese, Jell-O, Lunchables, […]
Lack of sunlight may cause myopia
In the last 30 years, Myopia or shortsightedness, has assumed ‘epidemic’ proportions with some countries reporting prevalence of 80-90%; the reason could simply be lack of adequate light in classrooms. Richard Hobday, an authority on sunlight and health, has compared […]
Air pollution causes nose ulcer
Good air quality is closely linked to many things. We blame air pollution for our coughs and respiratory system illnesses, which only seems fair. However, one South Korean plastic surgeon’s excuse may seem a bit far-fetched. A 27-year-old woman in […]
Pro athletes may injure feet by running barefoot
A new study finds that running barefoot may increase injury risk in older and more experienced athletes. In recent years, there has been an explosion in barefoot running as well as the use of “minimalist” running shoes that more closely […]
‘Made in China’ products most unsafe according to EU survey
From toy-shaped cigarette lighters to a short-circuting plush rabbit that catches fire, a European safety watchdog warned Monday of a growing number of dangerous products for sale, with most coming from China. The watchdog said it had issued 2,435 notifications […]
Diet soda may just make you obese
Regularly drinking diet soda could impact waist size, say the authors of a study linking calorie-free colas to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older. The study, which was published in the Journal of American Geriatrics, is […]
“Gear up to End TB”: WHO
As countries mark World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, WHO is calling for “global solidarity and action” to support a new 20-year strategy, which aims to end the global tuberculosis epidemic. Recent years have seen tremendous progress in the fight […]
Artificial sweetener may be beneficial in treating cancer
Saccharin, the artificial sweetener that is the main ingredient in Sweet ‘N Low, Sweet Twin and Necta, could do far more than just keep our waistlines trim. According to new research, this popular sugar substitute could potentially lead to the […]
Kitchen towels most unhygienic of all
Athough only 9 % of reported foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, scientists estimate the actual number of incidents is much higher. Research shows a leading cause of cross contamination within the home is actually an object associated with […]
