Category: Health alert
Stress contributes to jaw disorder in teens
Stressed teenagers in South Korea are vulnerable to temporomandibular disorders, a condition that affects the muscles and nerves surrounding the jaw, experts say. The condition is known for pain and restricted movement, and stress is thought to be a major […]
Delhi plans to ban on chewing on tobacco
The Delhi government is planning to ban sale of chewing tobacco with the idea of reducing oral cancer cases. Tobacco is freely available despite ban on other unhealthy products like gutka and paan masala. Gutka is a combination of arecanut, slaked lime, paraffin and katechu. […]
30, 000 chickens destroyed after discovery of bird flu
The Dutch government said on Thursday 30,000 chickens had been destroyed after bird flu was identified at a free-range farm near the eastern town of Barneveld. In a statement, the government said it was still in the process of determining […]
More people in Malaysia infected with dengue and flu
Clinics and medical centres around the country are reporting a rise in the number of patients suffering from flu and dengue. The Health Ministry says the increase in those seeking treatment for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) such as flu and […]
Health of children with type 1 diabetes worrying
A “worryingly high” number of children with type 1 diabetes have warning signs of long-term health complications, including blindness, a report says. And charities say this leaves “great concern” for their future health – some patients show early markers of […]
How to avoid mental decline as you age
Older people at risk of dementia who follow advice on healthy eating, exercise and brain-training can slow down cognitive decline, particularly in their ability to organize and regulate thought processes, researchers said on Thursday. In the first randomized controlled trial […]
Girls need two shots of vaccines
Girls age 9 to 14 that take two shots of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines over six months will have a high chance to stave off cervical cancer, said the Taiwan Immunization Vision and Strategy. Statistics show about 1,600 females are […]
New cases of Meliodosis found
Cases of Melioidosis, a disease which paralyses the internal body system, are on the increase in Pahang with already 21 cases detected during the first two months of this year, from 16 cases throughout last year. Pahang Health director Dr […]
Overvaluing your children might lead to narcissism
Children who are overvalued by their parents are more likely to grow up to be selfish little narcissists, scientists said Monday. In a study published in the U.S. journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found children who […]
Diabetics can die from heart disease too
Even if they haven’t been diagnosed with heart disease, diabetics with classical heart-risk factors like smoking and elevated “bad” cholesterol are at heightened risk of serious heart-related “events” and death, according to a new study. Among people with diabetes but […]
