Category: Health alert
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, […]
Women face difficulty in recovering from heart attacks
Joanne Maglaras knows all about the love and support of family. She also knows all about stress of family life and how it can affect heart health. Five years ago, at age 49, Maglaras, of Flushing, New York, had a […]
Acne treatment Aczone linked to a rare blood disorder for some
A 19-year-old woman who had used Aczone — the skin gel version of the drug dapsone — for a week developed a serious condition called methemoglobinemia. The patient showed up at a Pittsburgh emergency room with a headache, shortness of breath, and […]
Type 1 diabetes more fatal for women than for men
A study in Australia has found that women with Type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to die from heart disease, compared to their male counterparts. Lead author Rachel Huxley, from the University of Queensland, says in a statement: “We […]
When used without training, canes and walkers can cause falls
Walkers and canes can be lifesavers for older people, but a new study highlights the downside of using them without training. “A lot of older adults seem to struggle with their walking aids . . . they often drag along […]
Three more people infected by H7N9 in Guangdong, China
Three more people have been reported to have the H7N9 virus in Guangdong, China, making the number of people infected to 42. A 73-year-old man surnamed Deng in Guangdong’s Zhongshan city and a 56-year-old man surnamed He in Jiangmen city […]
Rising vaccine cost leave many children unvaccinated
Doctors have come out and state that nearly four in 10 children are unvaccinated, citing cost as the factor. One dose of the vaccine costs around $150 at a polyclinic, and between $170 and $180 at most general practitioners (GPs). […]
Flu epidemic alert raised in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s health secretary has declared a flu epidemic in the US territory that has temporarily shut down at least one school. Ana Rius said recently that more than 3,000 cases have been reported so far this year. She said […]
