Category: Health alert
How famines make future generations fat
Mass starvation may change genes in children that lead to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Cambodia’s diabetes clinics are overflowing. On its surface, it looks like little more than another country’s growing pains as it rapidly industrializes, shifting from a […]
Diseases associated with yellow dust
Yellow dust is of particular concern for children who are active outdoors and have weaker immune systems than adults, and those who suffer from allergies or respiratory conditions. Yellow dust travels from the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China, so […]
Reasons to avoid sodas
That innocent-looking can of soda pop-no matter what it’s sweetened with-may be taking a toll on your immunity. Here’s why: 1. People who drink sodas instead of healthy beverages (think low-fat milk and pure fruit juice) are less likely to […]
Vigilance over anti-measles bracelet advertised on networks
As parents are concerned over thousand of infections and deaths due to measles, dishonest people advertised a bracelet to fight the disease. Taking advantage of parents’ worry about the disease, dubious people posted an advertisement on social networks that a […]
It’s foolish and dangerous to avoid vaccines
Parents in Singapore don’t worry too much about diseases that vaccines prevent, like measles, which was well on its way to being eradicated from the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported a 78 per cent drop in deaths from […]
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 […]
