Health-&-Fitness
Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations: study
Chicago, Oct. 26 (Xinhua/UNB) -- A new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests obesity may increase arthritis risk not only in obese people but in their children and grandchildren, too.
FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks
Washington, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — U.S. health officials want women getting breast implants to receive stronger warnings and more details about the possible risks and complications.
Vape hype rouses concern about health risks, setback of tobacco control
Beijing, Oct 22 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Tobacco control activists and experts in China have voiced concern about e-cigarette advertisement and called for stricter industry regulation, the China Youth Daily reported Tuesday.
1st scientific congress on NCDs begins Sunday in Dhaka
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) - The first-ever scientific congress on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will begin here on Sunday in an effort to develop a strong institutional platform and strengthen research collaborations between clinicians and public health researchers in Bangladesh.
Vaping causes lung cancer in mice: study
Washington, Oct. 8 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Exposure to e-cigarette smoke causes mice to develop lung cancer, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Here’s how you can save your teeth from coffee stains
Dhaka, Sept 26 (UNB) - Discolouration of teeth caused by caffeine is real. A lot of people enjoy their first cup in the morning, and continue to consume coffee throughout the day. Over time, this can cause stains on teeth, which, if not removed/taken care of, could affect dental health as well, reports The Indian Express.
Cinnamon for diabetes: Simple tips to add the common Indian spice to your diet
Dhaka, Sept 26 (UNB) - A person is said to be diabetic when their blood sugar is excessively high and the insulin hormone produced in the pancreas — that breaks down the glucose — is neither made by the body nor utilised well. The condition, if not managed well, can severely damage one’s eyes, kidneys and overall health, reports The Indian Express.
WHO welcomes landmark UN declaration on universal health coverage
Dhaka, Sept 24 (UNB) – World leaders have adopted a high-level United Nations political declaration on universal health coverage (UHC), the “most comprehensive set of health commitments” ever adopted at this level.
Overweight kids eat less right after stressful events: study
Chicago, Sept 8 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Overweight adolescents, considered particularly susceptible to stress eating, actually ate less when exposed to a lab stressor, and the foods they eschewed were the high fat and sugar options, a study posted on the website of the University of Michigan (UM) on Tuesday showed.
As with adults, no easy way to address weight with children
New York, Aug 31 (AP/UNB) — Red, yellow, green. It's a system for conveying the healthfulness of foods, and at the center of a debate about how to approach weight loss for children.