Geneva: Worrying differences in diet, exercise and obesity rates between poor and rich young people across Europe, including Ireland, are fueling epidemic inequality, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. WHO Europe is urging European governments to tackle the problem by introducing changes in dietary regulations, encouraging active tourism and sports, limiting access to fast…
Humans are causing the melting of polar ice—Photo: AFP courtesy of CNN New York: It is not in the hands of man to stop time, but because of humans in the world, there will come a time when everyone’s time will be reduced by one second and this is because of the melting of the…
Dublin: Microbes in the gut may play an important role in social anxiety disorder (SAD), a new study suggests. Previous studies have shown that the gut microbiome (the combination of bacteria, viruses, fungi and their genes) of people with this condition is different from that of healthy people. While a study has revealed that gut…
Bangkok: Experts have revealed that a Thai dish made with undercooked fish is causing deadly liver cancer. Koi Pla (grinded raw fish eaten with spices and lemon), a local dish in Thailand’s northeastern province of Isan, is responsible for 20,000 deaths a year in the country. There is no specific ingredient in the dish that…
The World Health Organization has warned about the global threat of dengue for the second time in a year. Photo: File Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that due to climate change and global warming, the number of dengue patients around the world has reached a new record. The WHO has said that…
