Category: 6. Health

A researcher at the University of Haifa says he has found that people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes face a 50 percent higher risk of developing late-onset schizophrenia compared to people without diabetes. For women, the risk may be even…

In Hong Kong, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced the investigation into a locally acquired case of chikungunya- the first such case in Hong Kong.

CHP discusses the case:

The case involves an 82-year-old…

HONG KONG – Hong Kong recorded its first locally acquired case of chikungunya, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause debilitating joint pain lasting for years, heightening the risk of it spreading further in the city.

The patient is an…

Scientists have long known that animals pace their sleep, hunger, and activity with the changing light of the seasons. But now, new research indicates there is a signal for those rhythms other than light. The kinds of fat you eat may also help…

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a prevalent health disorder that affects millions and people of all walks of life. Though it is said to strike at any age or at any time of the year, winters pose a special set of problems to individuals…