Category: Health alert
The scary truth about your toothbrush
Your humble old toothbrush might look innocent enough. But it’s a huge bacteria magnet. Your toothbrush can be contaminated by the water splashed when we wash our hands, or worse, by bacteria from an open-flushed toilet. Eww. Nasties that fall […]
‘Plastic surgeons cannot make you a star’
Dubai- Dermatologists have advised people to be happy with how they look and not to depend on doctors to make them as beautiful as Hollywood star Angelina Jolie. “Doctors can augment your looks but cannot completely change it,” said Dr […]
How much is too much for Soybeans?
Soybeans have been a staple of the Asian diet for thousands of years and are a great go-to choice on a vegan diet. These beans can be cooked in dozens of ways and provide many nutritional benefits. Though soy is […]
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control warns public of five deadly food and water-borne diseases
BANGKOK – The Department of Disease Control has warned people of five deadly summer diseases they should be aware of as the country is now entering summer season which is an appropriate climate to accelerate the spread of diseases. Dr […]
Malaysia reports first Asian death from MERS virus
KUALA LUMPUR — A Malaysian man who went on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia has become the first death in Asia from Middle East respiratory syndrome, while the Philippines has isolated a health worker who tested positive for the deadly […]
Capsule coffee contains high levels of carcinogenic substance
ISLAMABAD: A new study has found that coffee made from capsules contains more furan, a carcinogenic substance, than in drip coffee makers or from other methods. Furan, like acrylamide, is one of a group of carcinogenic substances that can form […]
10 ways your mobile phone is ruining your health
If you’re among those millions of smart phone users who keep fidgeting with it even when it’s not ringing or vibrating, you’re most likely to suffer from this new disease. According to a report published in the medical journal The […]
One TB patient can potentially infect 10 people: Malaysian health minister
KUALA LUMPUR – As many as 10 people can be infected by just one Tuberculosis (TB) patient if no precautionary measures are taken to contain the spread of the disease. Last year, 24,071 TB cases were reported, said Health Minister […]
‘Beware of toxic toys sold in Manila’
MANILA, Philippines—Playing traditional Filipino games may put your child at risk as some of the toys sold in Divisoria, Manila, have been found to contain high levels of harmful chemicals. Environmental watch group EcoWaste Coalition issued this warning Sunday after […]
New mutation in bird flu virus in Cambodia
Last year’s jump in avian influenza cases among Cambodians could be due to a mutation of the virus in Cambodia and southern Vietnam, experts said Tuesday at a meeting in Phnom Penh. They said it would be the first mutation […]
