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KARACHI, Oct 26 (APP):The Sindh Health Department has released its latest report on confirmed dengue cases across the province, revealing that 439 new cases have been reported so far in October, bringing the total number of…
Category: 6. Health
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Serotonin-Generating Gut Microbes are ID’ed, May Aid IBS Treatment
The vast community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract–the gut microbome, is closely connected to many aspects of human heath, one of which is digestive function. The gut microbiome is also…
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Doctor warns that overuse of vitamin C supplements can drive the risk of kidney stones: ‘Can raise urinary uric acid…’
Popping vitamin C tablets every time you feel run-down might seem harmless – even healthy – but overdoing it can actually backfire. While vitamin C is vital for immunity and repair, excessive supplementation can disrupt your body’s balance…
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Type 2 diabetes patients more likely to develop schizophrenia, Israeli researchers find
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…
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Hong Kong investigates first locally acquired chikungunya case
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…
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Hong Kong records first local case of mosquito-borne virus chikungunya
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…
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Fatty foods help regulate your body, linking diet, sleep, and metabolism
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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5 reasons why blood pressure rises in winters and tips for prevention
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…
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