Exercise may offset health risks of drinking
Heavy drinkers who exercise are less likely to die from alcohol-related diseases than those who don’t, a study suggested Thursday, although its authors were cautious about the implications of...
Malaysia reports first Zika case in pregnant woman
Malaysia today reported its first case of Zika infection in a pregnant woman, whose husband works in Singapore. The 27-year-old Chinese patient is 3 to 4 months pregnant and lives in Taman Desa...
World Health Organisation declares Sri Lanka malaria-free
The World Health Organisation has certified that Sri Lanka is a malaria-free nation, in what it called a truly remarkable achievement. WHO regional director Poonam Khetrapal Singh said in a...
This pretty mooncake can do pretty bad things to your body
It is a time of year when sugar and fat-laden mooncakes fill shelves and shop windows in Asians countries that celebrate the Chinese mid-autumn festival. Hong Kong is one of those place where the...
US bans antibacterial soap chemicals over health risks
The US Food and Drug Administration banned several key chemicals in antibacterial hand soap, warning of health risks and saying they were not more effective than ordinary soap. The FDA move took aim...
Study shows how ‘retreating to a resort’ clears your stress and immune pathways
We all know a vacation feels great. But now there’s medical research to back it up. According to a new study, retreating to a relaxing resort eases stress, rejuvenates cells, and combats the...
Tapeworm drug stops Zika from replicating in lab: study
A common drug used to kill tapeworm prevented the Zika virus from replicating in lab experiments, scientists said Monday. The medicine, Nicolsamide, was previously shown to be safe for pregnant...
KZN Health Department warns against skin lightening products
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has urged people to avoid using dangerous skin lightening and bleaching products. Such products can cause skin cancer and even premature death, Dhlomo...
