Category: Health alert
Gambling addicts suffer from personality disorders
The treatment of people who cannot keep their gambling habits in check is often complicated because they also tend to suffer from personality disorders, says a new research. The study revealed that the same biological and social factors are at […]
E-cigarettes have 10 times carcinogens
E-cigarettes contain up to 10 times the amount of cancer-causing agents as regular tobacco, Japanese scientists said Thursday, the latest blow to an invention once heralded as less harmful than smoking. A team of researchers commissioned by Japan’s Health Ministry […]
Modern hand dryers spread more germs
Modern hand dryers are worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs, according to new University of Leeds research. Both jet and warm air hand dryers spread bacteria into the air and onto users and those nearby. Airborne […]
High-fruit diets can worsen depression
Forcing your children to have too much fruit during adolescence can have negative consequences as a diet high in fructose, a sugar found naturally in fruits, may exacerbate their depressive behaviours, new research shows. The consumption of a diet high […]
6 common health concerns that men ignore
With women known to suffer serious health issues these days, men’s health concerns have taken a backseat. However, this year’s International Men’s Day brings the spotlight back on the health of this gender. Among the many health issues plaguing them, […]
Eating too much of a good thing is also bad
Just because nuts and fresh fruits are good for you doesn’t mean you eat a bowlful. Dieticians discuss the science of portion It’s greed of another kind. But city dieticians are concerned that health conscious Mumbaikars are taking it too […]
Study shows direct link between Alzheimer’s and Aluminum toxicity
Aluminum has been long known to be neurotoxic, with mounting evidence that chronic exposure is a factor in many neurological diseases, including dementia, autism, and Parkinson’s disease. However, definitive scientific proof is difficult to establish due toth the lack of […]
Poor lifestyles see Indian teens fall prey to ovarian disorders
NEW DELHI – A sedentary lifestyle, bad food habits and obesity are some of the leading causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among Indian teenagers, with an estimated 10-30 percent adolescent girls being affected by it, health experts say. “There […]
Warning over plastics used in treating premature babies
A study suggested babies may be exposed to high levels of a phthalate called DEHP in medical equipment. Some US healthcare providers have banned the use of DEHP, and other products were available, the researchers said. The UK is currently […]
Call to banish fruit juice from recommended five a day
Fruit juice should be removed from the recommended list of healthy things to eat daily because it is confusing for parents, say campaigners. Action on Sugar found many children’s juices contain at least six teaspoons of sugar – more than […]
