Is your love for meat putting you at risk of diabetes? – Firstpost

Is your love for meat putting you at risk of diabetes? – Firstpost

Recent research has increasingly linked meat-heavy diets, particularly those rich in red and processed meats, to a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. A study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology analysed data from nearly two million adults across 31 studies conducted in 20 countries, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. Researchers … Read more

How sitting at your desk all day increases heart risk – Firstpost

How sitting at your desk all day increases heart risk – Firstpost

There are numerous risks of a sedentary lifestyle. From desk jobs on weekdays to scrolling reels during weekends, in today’s digital era, people spend a lot of time sitting or lying down, making them more vulnerable to chronic ailments. According to new research, sitting for prolonged hours could significantly raise the risk of heart disease. … Read more

What is dead butt syndrome caused by sitting for too long? – Firstpost

What is dead butt syndrome caused by sitting for too long? – Firstpost

You’ve been sitting at your desk for hours, focused and productive—until that dull ache in your lower back starts to creep in. Then, it might be time to stand up and move or you could be heading toward what’s called “dead butt syndrome”. “The name sounds silly, but the side effects are serious,” warns Jane … Read more

‘October heat’ is here. How does it affect your health? How can you stay safe? – Firstpost

‘October heat’ is here. How does it affect your health? How can you stay safe? – Firstpost

Just as you begin to settle into the idea of cooler days and refreshing autumn breezes, October heat rolls in, making it feel like summer isn’t done yet. With unseasonably high temperatures and lingering humidity, this distinctive weather phenomenon follows the rainy season, particularly in tropical regions like India. Unlike the dry heat of summer, … Read more

Why India has most oral cancer cases in South Asia – Firstpost

Why India has most oral cancer cases in South Asia – Firstpost

India has previously been dubbed the ‘cancer capital of the world.’ A recent study points out just how significant this health crisis has become. The research published in the leading medical journal The Lancet Oncology revealed that India accounted for a staggering 83,400 of the global 120,200 oral cancer cases reported in 2022. The study … Read more

Enforcing Act a crucial step to reducing health risks due to smoking, vaping, says MMA

Enforcing Act a crucial step to reducing health risks due to smoking, vaping, says MMA

PETALING JAYA: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, which will take effect from Tuesday (Oct 1), is a crucial step to reducing the health risks associated with smoking and vaping in Malaysia, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). In a statement on Monday (Sept 30), MMA president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh … Read more

Eating in bed can attract unwanted guests and lead to health risks

Eating in bed can attract unwanted guests and lead to health risks

Eating in bed may seem like a harmless indulgence, but one sleep expert has issued a stark warning against this habit, citing three key reasons why it should be avoided. Research reveals that one in seven people in the UK enjoy their takeaways in bed. However, sleep experts at MattressNextDay have now warned that this … Read more

Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and M&S issue product warnings and recalls

Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and M&S issue product warnings and recalls

If you have been keeping an eye on the news recently, then you’ll know there have been a lot of food recalls. Supermarkets including Morrisons, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks and Spencer have all issued warnings about some of their food items. The food chains have urged customers to check their products by looking … Read more

Nigeria’s bushmeat consumption comes under scrutiny

Nigeria’s bushmeat consumption comes under scrutiny

Abuja —  In Nigeria, bushmeat is more than just food, it’s a culinary tradition and a trade. Despite the risk of zoonotic diseases like Ebola and Lassa fever, 45% of the country consumes bushmeat regularly, and now discussions to raise awareness are taking center stage. Following last week’s World Zoonoses Day celebrations, Nigeria’s bush meat … Read more

Iceland issues ‘do not eat’ alert over food

Iceland issues ‘do not eat’ alert over food

Iceland has issued an urgent recall message amid serious health risks if someone with an allergy eats a contaminated food product. The frozen food specialist is asking shoppers to return Iceland 4 Golden Savoury Rice Steam Bags because of undeclared allergens. The Food Standards Agency said the store telling people to bring it back for … Read more