Category: Health alert
Three deaths linked to tainted ice-cream
Three Kansas hospital patients have died and two have been sickened by listeriosis linked to single-serve Blue Bell Creameries ice cream products since last year, health officials said on Friday. The five adults became ill from January 2014 to January […]
What you should know about epilepsy
The Malaysian Society of Epilepsy aims to ‘bring epilepsy out of the shadows’ and educate the public about this often misunderstood disease. Sixty-five million people around the world live with epilepsy, and nearly 80% are found in developing countries, including […]
How to avoid diabetes during pregnancy
Ask any pregnant woman about her health concerns during those nine months and somewhere on the list, weight gain is likely to feature. After all, gaining weight is an inevitable part of the process for every mum-to-be. However; excessive weight […]
Female North Korean defectors prone to HPV
Female defectors from North Korea are at a higher-than-average risk of infection by human papillomavirus, or HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer, a recent study found. Almost 30 % of the women in the study, whose ages ranged from […]
HRT poses some risk of stroke
Women on HRT pills should be aware that there is a small chance of an increased risk of blood clots and possibly stroke, according to a study. The link was made by the international Cochrane group, which looked at medical […]
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 […]
