Category: Health alert
Keeping Ebola away from Asia: Lessons learnt from Sars
With the Ebola epidemic in West Africa showing no signs of being effectively contained, and the latest news of a health-care worker infected with the Ebola virus in the United States, prospects of the deadly disease hitting Asia can no […]
Ebola death rate surges to 70 percent: WHO
The death rate in the Ebola outbreak has risen to 70 percent and there could be up to 10,000 new cases a week in two months, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday. WHO Assistant Director-General Dr. Bruce Aylward gave […]
Itchy scalp? Could be lice infestation
It’s not just kids who are prone to get infested with lice. Young adults are equally at the risk of getting affected too. Here’s more on the problem… Getting infested with head lice is a scary proposition. And what’s alarming […]
Alzheimer’s affects caregivers too
The issue of care in Alzheimer’s disease should not focus solely on the patient as caregivers need support too. The devastation of Alzheimer’s disease affects not only patients, but also their caregivers. The ramifications of the disease are far-reaching, involving […]
This deadly lung problem is often misdiagnosed–and can kill you
Lung attack, a dangerous episode caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is increasing worldwide. COPD may be the fifth leading cause of death in the world by 2020, and is estimated to quickly escalate as the third leading cause […]
2nd case of Ebola in United States deals a blow to global battle
A Texas health care worker who treated an Ebola victim has tested positive for the deadly tropical fever, dealing a blow to the worldwide battle to stem the outbreak. More than 4,000 people have died of Ebola in seven countries […]
Handle fresh food better, M’sians told
KUALA LUMPUR – An apple a day will not keep the doctor away, especially when Malaysians do not even know how to handle fresh food. “Apples and pears are very ‘sensitive’. When apples arrive here whether from New Zealand or […]
Humid houses pose health hazards
Indoor air quality concerns more than just the fumes and smoke in the house. Dampness and mould pose health risks too, especially for people living with asthma. Researchers warn that people’s living habits and the new energy efficient technology used […]
‘Don’t self-medicate for pain in your joints’
Persistent aching or swelling in the joints could indicate osteo-arthritis, say doctors, who suggest expert advice If you have been suffering pain in your joints for over a week, you might be better off visiting a doctor rather than self-medicate, […]
Ready for deadlier Ebola-like outbreak?
A virus more deadly than Ebola has killed a man in Uganda, confirmed the World Health Organisation on Friday, raising fears of a new outbreak even as the world struggles to contain Ebola, which has killed more than 4,000 people […]
