Category: Features
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 […]
Mustard and weight loss
When you attempt to lose weight, it’s often important to familiarize yourself with the calories you burn versus those you consume through your diet. Increasing your physical activity while cutting down on your caloric intake is the key to weight […]
10 amazing health benefits of wearing a bindi on your forehead
As a child I still remember my father used to insist that I wear a bindi. Considering I came from a traditional Tambrahm home, his insistence was not misplaced. But being the person of science that I am, I needed […]
‘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 jab may help you pee your fat out
A new slimming product on the market has claimed that it can dissolve fat cells, allowing people who are dieting, to pass their fat out of their bodies with their urine. The non-surgical treatment called Aqualyx advertizes itself as a […]
Do more or fat chance Malaysia will reduce obesity, govt told
KUALA LUMPUR – The Government needs to be more serious in battling obesity, the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity says. Its president Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor said that creating awareness and public education were not enough. “At […]
1/4 of older Taiwanese have sleeping problems
TAIPEI, Taiwan – One in four people aged 65 and above has sleeping problems in Taiwan, a newspaper reported yesterday. A survey of almost 800 people aged 65 and above by the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine (TSSM) shows that […]
10 Health benefits of drinking lemon water
1. It’s good for your stomach Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and […]
Knowing when not to massage
As innocuous as massage may seem, there are still times when you should refrain from giving one because it may adversely affect a health condition of the person who receives it. Contraindication is the medical term for these conditions. “Contra” […]
China needs comprehensive tobacco advertising ban: WHO
BEIJING- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that China needs a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising in order to reduce the number of smokers. Bernhard Schwartlander, WHO representative in China, made the comments in a statement following a […]
