Category: Health alert
Phil FDA issues warning against ‘cancer cure’ food supplement
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against Flor Essence, a food supplement that is being advertised as a cure for cancer, saying there is no proof to back the claim. In Advisory 2014-073, the FDA said that […]
The noisy modern plague
As the festive season gains momentum, doctors warn about the long-term impact of sound pollution on our health. After a night out at a pub, a night of swirling garba, after listening to religious songs till 11 pm, or after […]
A real pain in the neck
From iPad Necks to Text Claws, city’s physiotherapists are seeing an increasing number of patients with chronic pain caused by excessive use of touch phones and tablets. Worryingly, a majority of them are under 18. Just like the phone it […]
First ebola patient in US from Liberia
The first patient that has entered the United States of America undetected putting the health authorities preparedness to the test. The US health officials and policymakers had been bracing for the eventual patient that would arrive on the shores of […]
Herbal remedy causes lead intoxication in toddler
An 18 month old toddler in New York experienced lead poisoning after consuming Eu Yang Sang herbal remedy for colds. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert last Friday on the compound Bo Ying. The Bo Ying […]
Antibiotics in infancy may be linked to childhood obesity
Antibiotics kill some of the bacteria in the stomach and could leave the body in a state where it is more likely to become obese. Kids who receive several rounds of antibiotics before age two may be at an increased […]
Faucets sold in Manila stores positive for lead
MANILA – An environment and consumer safety watch group has urged the government to strictly enforce a ban on the sale of water pipes with high lead content, particularly in some stores in Manila. EcoWaste Coalition, which has been advocating […]
Doctors doling out meds as mental health issues rise in Japan
The days of “grinning and bearing it” are fast coming to an end in Japan as increasing numbers of those suffering from depression and anxiety disorders are turning to medication rather than stoicism for a solution, as doctors, counselors and […]
Dry roasted peanuts may trigger allergy risk
Researchers say specific chemical changes caused by dry roasting process are recognized. A new study reveals that dry roasted peanuts are more likely to trigger an allergy than raw peanuts. According to researchers, specific chemical changes caused by the high […]
Killers – Areca nut and smokeless tobacco
SRI LANKA – The chewing of smokeless tobacco and areca nut allied products such as babul and betel has proved to be the main cumulative factor for oral cancer, it has been found, and therefore he called for a concerted […]
