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Lead shouldn’t be in food, should it? But the fact is that lead is often present in our food. This metal is dangerous for both children and adults. In children, it can affect brain development, the nervous system and hearing. In adults, it can lead to high blood pressure, joint pain and reproductive problems.Recently, various…
Global health agencies and controllers are rejecting Donald Trump’s unscientific claims linking everyday anodynes and vaccines to autism. The counter reaction came after the US chairman on Monday told pregnant women to avoid taking acetaminophen, vended in the US as Tylenol and internationally as paracetamol, and prompted parents to delay or skip some vaccines for…
A diet popular among bodybuilders may hold surprising benefits for mental health. New research suggests the ketogenic diet, or keto, could dramatically reduce symptoms of depression within just a few months. Researchers found that people on keto saw a 70 percent drop in depressive symptoms in under three months. That’s 20 percent more effective than…
When Monica Di Giacomo weighed 320 pounds, no trainer wanted to work with her. A decade later, the Miami woman is stepping onto a bodybuilding stage in a sparkling blue bikini, showing off the muscles she built with years of determination. The after photos get the likes and praise. But Monica says it’s the before…
For the first time in history, more children around the world are obese than underweight, according to a major UNICEF study. Nearly 1 in 10 people aged 5 to 19 are living with obesity. Researchers blame the growing reliance on ultra-processed foods, which are cheaper but packed with calories. UNICEF, a UN agency for children,…
Avocados aren’t just for guacamole or fancy brunch plates. This creamy fruit packs serious health benefits, from boosting heart health to keeping your skin glowing. Doctors say adding avocados to your weekly meals can make a real difference. Here’s what happens when you eat them regularly. 1. Better cholesterolAvocados are high in fat, but it’s…
Doctors say heart-related deaths have become the biggest killer since the Covid-19 pandemic, with a sharp rise in heart attack cases reported in Karachi and other parts of the world. Medical experts note that in the first year after vaccination, more cases of heart problems were recorded, fueling public doubts about possible side effects. However,…
China is battling its biggest-ever outbreak of chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne virus, with strict measures reminiscent of its zero-COVID strategy. Since July, Guangdong province has reported more than 10,000 cases, the largest outbreak ever documented in China. The manufacturing city of Foshan was the worst hit, recording more than 600 new infections a day at…
For Australians, sun safety is almost a way of life. From the “no hat, no play” rule in schools to constant reminders of “Slip, Slop, Slap,” sunscreen has always been a national obsession. That’s why 34-year-old Newcastle mum Reich was stunned when doctors found a skin cancer spot on her nose last year despite her…
Intermittent fasting has become a hot trend in recent years. Unlike traditional diets that focus on what you eat, this eating pattern emphasizes when you eat. There are several ways to practice intermittent fasting, but most people follow the popular 16/8 method fasting for 16 hours and eating only during an 8-hour window. The main…
