Category Archives: Health

How many people died from ‘Swine Flu’ till todate?

By ShamsAugust 4, 200913 commentsHealthA(H1N1), antivirals, bird flu, flu-like symptoms, H1N1, H5N1, influenza, inhaler, Mexico, pill, relenza, swine flu, tamiflu, treatment, vaccine, Washington state department of health, WHO

The H1N1 virus that’s responsible for the deadly ‘swine flu’ has killed so far till todate, 4^th of August 2009, at least 1,154 people worldwide, WHO says.

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Some Carrots, Facebook and Youtube

By ShamsJune 18, 20091 commentHealth, Technologycancer, carrots, Comscore, credit Suisse, dr. Kirsten brandt, Facebook, falcarinol, ramprate, Reuters, university of Newcastle, YouTube

Scientists found that carrots are die-hard fighter against cancer if you cook them ‘whole’.

What does this ‘whole’ mean? 🙂

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‘Silent Heart Attacks’

By ShamsMay 25, 2009Healthchest pain, ecg, electrocardiogram, silent heart attack, stress

A recent study found that not all heart attacks could be traced by electrocardiogram (ECG). These ‘not all heart attacks’ include a little known category (in mass public) – ‘silent’ heart attacks. (more…)

Arsenic, Vitamin A, and blood cancer

By ShamsFebruary 21, 2009Health, Sciencearsenic, arsenicosis, Bangladesh, BGS, blood cancer, British Geological Survey, brown algae, Hijiki, India, leukaemia, Oregon Department of Human Services, point source maps, sea food, secondary cancers, vitamin A, West Bengal, WHO, World Health Organisation

Arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh and West Bengal (India) drinking water is a well-known issue in the last many years. Arsenic is a poisonous metalloid that naturally occurs in soils, and is soluble in water.

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Fast Food!!… What’s the consequence?

By ShamsDecember 25, 20081 commentHealthalzheimar, disease, fast food, junk food, Karolinska Institute, mcdonald

Junk food, (in fact) fast food that is rich in sugar, fat and cholesterol can be a serious factor for developing Alzheimer’s. That’s what Swedish researcher from the Karolinska Institute suspects. Reuter’s reported about the findings a month earlier in November.

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Pesticides may hit the brain growth directly

By ShamsOctober 26, 2008Environment, Healthbrain growth, European Union, pesticides

Studies found exposure to pesticides may damage the brain growth of offspring in the womb and to a lesser extent may harm the adults as well. The study focused on the European Union.

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How to burn calories everyday?

By ShamsAugust 3, 2008Healthburning calories, everyday life

Dr. Manny Alvarez answers that very easily. (more…)

Fruits and vegetables

By ShamsJune 10, 2008Healthantioxidants, beta-carotene, breathing, fruits and vegetables, laughter, lycopene

The post talks about fruits and vegetables, why it’s important to take them regularly to prevent or fight cancer. We all know what ‘cancer’ is. Many of us are suffering from it and others may face it one day.

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