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The risks of childhood diabetes
A “worryingly high” number of children with type 1 diabetes have warning signs of long-term health complications, including blindness, a report says. And charities say this leaves “great concern” for their future health – some patients show early markers of […]
Inactive children likely to become inactive adults
Children who lead inactive lives are likely to grow up to become middle-aged couch potatoes, a study suggests. Researchers compared the TV viewing habits of more than 6,000 British people born in a single week in 1970, at the ages […]
A mother’s love
At 55-years-old, Terry Jo Bichell is a couple of months away from earning a PHD in neuroscience. She says it puts her one step closer to achieving a goal she set out for herself 16 years ago – to cure […]
Combo of folic acid and blood pressure group lowers risk of stroke
Those who consume a combo of folic acid supplements and blood pressure drugs called enalapril are less likely to suffer from stroke. The study was based on a pool of more than 20,000 adults in China with high blood pressure […]
Unhygienic hospital conditions cause half a million babies to die annually
Lack of place to wash with soap and lack of water means half a million babies die each year, a WHO study says. The report, by sanitation charity WaterAid and the World Health Organization (WHO) said that every year, half […]
Health of Lee Kuan Yew deteriorating
Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s health condition has taken a turn for the worse because of an infection, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said yesterday. In a brief statement, it said Mr Lee, 91, is on antibiotics and the […]
Beware of these 8 illegal health products
Consumers are being warned of 8 illegal health products sold over the Internet, The products were found to contain potent western medicinal ingredients that are not allowed in supplements sold in Singapore, according to its news release. The eight products […]
No training given to doctors to spot victims of sex trafficking
Most healthcare providers aren’t trained to recognize victims of sex trafficking – and many don’t realize that’s a problem, according to a new study. “The majority of medical providers will come across victims or patients who are at risk for […]
Mobiles come to the rescue of child and maternal deaths
India is betting on cheap mobile phones to cut some of the world’s highest rates of maternal and child deaths, as it rolls out a campaign of voice messages delivering health advice to pregnant women and mothers. Amid a scarcity […]
Quick headache remedies
Take a nap: Sleeping for a short while help to reduce headaches. However take care not to oversleep as it can aggravate the headache. A nap of 15-30 minutes is sufficient. Practice breathing exercises: Take slow deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly. […]
