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Heart disease sufferers not exercising enough
Evidence shows that people with existing heart problems or who are at risk of developing them, are ignoring medical advice and not taking enough exercise. New medical treatments have helped people to live longer despite these health problems, but this […]
Test-taking can be tough for kids with vision problems
The study included 85 children, average age 10. Of those, 47 had lazy eye (amblyopia), 18 had been treated for crossed eyes (strabismus), and 20 had no vision issues. Lazy eye is when one eye does not develop normal sight […]
Acute insomnia found to be common among good sleepers
Acute insomnia (AI) is common among good sleepers, and about three-quarters of those with AI recover good sleep, according to a study. Amy Gencarelli, from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues obtained data for a national cohort of […]
5 tips to prevent obesity in children
Recent news that 22% of people worldwide will be obese by 2045 if trends continue put the spotlight on the health of the youngest generations. In the United States, child obesity is on the rise and 18% of kids and […]
11 symptoms of a sinus infection
Sinusitis affects around 31 million people in America each year. Most cases of sinusitis are due to a virus and will go away on their own. Viral sinusitis is contagious, so take steps to avoid passing it on to other […]
Using plants to develop dengue vaccines
Dengue fever, a disease that infects almost 400 million people worldwide every year, is Malaysia’s most prevalent infectious disease. Carried by Aedes mosquitoes, the dengue virus causes severe headaches, muscle and joint pains, swollen lymph nodes, vomiting, fever and rash. […]
Chemically-treated fruits in Bangladesh may pose health risks, says study
Fruits are healthy food choices but not when laced with toxic chemicals used for ripening. A new study published in Cogent – food and agriculture journal on May 23 reveals that chemicals used in Bangladesh for artificial ripening of fruits contain […]
Systemic racism needs more examination related to health – researcher
Although the discipline of public health has recently recognised racism as a social determinant of health, little research examines the issue related to systems and structures. Researcher Billie Castle, a post-doctoral associate in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioural […]
Hartalega launches world’s first antimicrobial glove
Malaysian glove company Hartalega Holdings Bhd has launched what it says is the world’s first non-leaching antimicrobial glove. The nitrile glove maker says it has invested over US$10 million, over a period of six years, to develop its antimicrobial glove, […]
Cancer: Global rates, prevention and chemotherapy
Healthy lifestyle, early detection can prevent up to 50% of cancer; Australia has the highest cancer rates in 2016, according to a study; while, another study finds common breast cancer may nix chemo treatment. Cancer, the second leading cause of […]
