Category: Health alert
Sweet temptations mask harmful substance
A new form of addiction is sugar-coated and the sweetness is masking the danger to young people. Drug pushers have come up with a novel way of getting young people hooked on drugs: Sweets laced with cannabis. It is all […]
Salons warned against offering ‘miracle’ products
Abu Dhabi – Hairdressing salons and beauty parlours in the capital have been cautioned against offering products that claim to offer miraculous weight loss or hair growth due to fears they could be harmful. At a recent lecture organised by […]
Stay away from these sexual enhancement products
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is warning the public against consuming four illegal sexual enhancement products. They contain potent undeclared chemical ingredients, including the prescription medicine sildenafil, which is used in the treatment of male impotence. The products are: Mr […]
Toy figurines and jewelry pose health risk
Too small Disney figurines and toxic Hello Kitty jewelry are among toys that pose a risk to children this shopping season, according to a report Monday by an American consumer organization. The US Public Interest Research Group expressed alarm that […]
Dental diseases can lead to muscle strain
Over the past 10 to 15 years there have been many advancements in dentistry. Today its focus is on three main areas: Prevention of dental diseases. Cosmetic dentistry to improve one’s appearance. Dental orthopaedics to improve teeth alignment and function as […]
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, […]
