Category: Health alert
Male smokers face higher risk of bone density loss
Male smokers have a greater risk for osteoporosis than other men and even than women smokers, a recent study finds. This discovery suggests that screening guidelines usually focused on women might need to be expanded to include men. “We expected […]
Eyeliner can contaminate eyeball
Eyeliner applied on the inside of the lash line is very likely to move into the eye itself and cause symptoms, according to a small study that captured migrating makeup on video. Eye doctors often see patients coming into clinics […]
Lack of sleep causes obesity: French study
Sleep disorders and overeating appear to be linked, according to a recent investigation conducted by the French National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INVS) and French health insurer MGEN. Their research indicates an increased risk of being overweight or obese […]
Sleep loss causes emotional rollercoaster
Stressful situations can elicit an emotional response, which could snowball with sleep loss, according to a new book summarizing many studies. The recently published book is called “Sleep and Affect: Assessment, Theory and Clinical Implications.” “We saw that if a […]
New bird flu case in Yunnan, China
Yunnan Province on Monday reported a human infection of H5N1 avian flu. The provincial health authority said the infection was an isolated case. The patient, who is said to be in a stable condition, lives in Kunming City, according to […]
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 […]
