Category: Health alert
New research links plasticizers to breast cancer
Overexposure to plasticizers could almost double the risk of contracting breast cancer, according to findings by local researchers. The findings of the research — jointly conducted by the Academia Sinica, National Health Research Institute and National Taiwan University Hospital — […]
Use of reheated edible oil a great threat to public health
The consumption of dishes in again and again reheated oil may expose one to high levels of toxic aldehydes, chemicals known to cause neurodegenerative disease and cancer. Studies show that even some popular cooking oils, including soybean and sunflower oils, […]
MERS unlikely to spread in Asia: WHO expert
Asian countries should keep their guard against the deadly Middle East respiratory virus, although it is unlikely to spread to the region, a World Health Organization expert said Thursday. The Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) appears to be less infectious […]
Extreme obesity cuts lifespan more than smoking – study
That obesity can cut life short by causing strokes and other illnesses comes as no surprise, but a study reported on Tuesday quantifies the toll: The most extreme cases cut a person’s lifespan more than cigarettes. The analysis, published in […]
Is your home making you infertile?
Infertility is an alarming modern epidemic affecting more couples than ever before. Could some of the culprits be lurking where you’d least expect them – in your own home? It is estimated that one in seven married couples worldwide experiences […]
Co-sleeping with your baby can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Falling asleep with a baby in a bed, on a sofa or in an armchair is “risky”, Government health advisors have said, in new guidance aimed at reducing the number of infants dying from ‘cot death’ each year. Cot death, […]
Skin lightening products stir controversy worldwide
From allegations about mercury-laden skin lightening creams in the Philippines to new draft guidelines in India about advertising such products in a non-discriminatory manner, recent weeks have brought continuing headline stories in the media concerning these popular products. According to […]
Acne meds can cause life-threatening reactions
Over-the-counter acne products can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening allergic reactions, the FDA warns. Reactions include shortness of breath, fainting, and collapse, and almost half of those who reported severe symptoms required hospitalization. The agency says it has had only […]
Don’t save for future? You may be ignoring health
If you are not inclined to save for the future, you may also have a tendency to ignore your health as researchers have found that poor physical health and financial health are driven by the same underlying psychological factors. The […]
Risks of Korean eating habits
While some Korean dishes, such as bibimbap, are considered a healthy meal, Korean soups and stews have one major flaw: They often contain too much salt. South Koreans are known to be heavy consumers of sodium, ranking at the top […]
