Category: Health alert
Myopia more prevalent in middle-income students
In one of the largest population-based studies ever conducted on near-sightedness in children, researchers have discovered that lower-income students in China have better vision than their middle-class counterparts. Data show that near-sightedness, also called myopia, is twice as prevalent in […]
Nearly 600 people killed in India by swine flu
India is putting in efforts to combat the swine flu that has claimed nearly 600 people. Of the 585 lives claimed by the deadly H1N1 virus so far, 100 died in just three days leading up to Feb. 15, according […]
Sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome demand a better name to the illness
Patients of chronic fatigue syndrome flooded the prestigious Institute of Medicine with stories of years of misdiagnosis or even being dismissed by skeptical doctors. An IOM panel is seeking to redefine this long-controversial ailment, setting five main symptoms as simple […]
What you need to know about prostate cancer
5 things to know about prostate cancer 1. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer among men in Singapore and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths. 2. The prostate is the gland below a man’s bladder that produces […]
Gadgets that help parents monitor their children
American parents now can supervise their children better thanks to new gadgets. A booming array of gadgets are being marketed to harried parents who want to keep tabs on their children, whether they are speeding in Mom’s car or texting […]
Prostate cancer can be harmful to sex life
Both members of a couple can experience diminished sexual function after a man has prostate cancer surgery, Swiss researchers find, suggesting that treatment should include sex counselling for men and their partners. The researchers studied sexual function and satisfaction after […]
More diseases linked to smoking
Breast cancer, prostate cancer, and even routine infections. A new report ties these and other maladies to smoking and says an additional 60,000 to 120,000 deaths each year in the United States are probably due to tobacco use. The study […]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) greatly heightens risk of ovarian cancer
Menopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) boost the risk of ovarian cancer by 40 percent, even if they take the treatment only for a few years, a study said Friday. The probe marks the widest-ever analysis of the […]
Parents, medicate your children properly
Industry experts are worried about the improper use of drugs for children at home, and advise parents to consult pediatricians in dosage to protect children from any risks. Xu Shuxiang, executive vice secretary – general of the China News of […]
Asian countries still embattled with high Infant mortality
Neonatal deaths, that is, the death of infants within 28 days of life, is a problem that occurs around the globe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports 4 million neonatal deaths occur every year. However, despite being a global problem, […]
