Posts tagged Health Report
Swine Flu Virus can Penetrate Lungs
0According to a health study in Paris, Swine flu virus can infect cells deeper in the lungs than seasonal flu as it boost the severity of the illness. Study shows first laboratory corroboration of reports from front-line doctors that some patients with A(H1N1) virus suffer worse symptoms compared to those with run-of-the-mill seasonal flu.The virus penetrate cells by attaching themselves to molecules called receptors, located on the outside of the cell wall. Once inside, the virus uses the cell’s machinery to replicate, eventually bursting the cell and going on to attack others. The strains can be found in the nose, throat and upper airway, producing some of influenza’s signature symptoms like runny nose, scratchy throat, and dry cough. Prevention is better than cure, so we have to make our immune system strong by taking a lot of vitamins, a proper exercise and adequate sleep.
“Superpill”, The Answer to Heart Disease
0Risk of heart disease may be cut in half with a new “super pill” that combines low doses of aspirin and drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol,based on the study it has been proven that polypill probably has the potential to reduce heart disease by 60 % and stroke by 50 %.It contains low doses of three medications against high blood pressure; simvastatin, which lowers LDL- or bad cholesterol -and aspirin, a known blood-thinner.This would be another milestone in medicine to lessen mortality rates because of heart disease.
Summer Precautions!
0If you want to enjoy this summer please follow this simple tips ;
* Wear only shirts that are comfortable like cotton.
* Apply sunblock to avoid skin cancer
* Wear a cap or bring an umbrella / Shades for your eyes
* Eat a lot of fruits
* Drink plenty of water and juices to avoid dehydration
* Avoid long exposure to direct heat to prevent heat stroke
Following this tips will make your summer cool and happy
BFAD Against Retailed Foods
0BFAD warns the public not to patronize retailed foods such as peanut butter, mayonnaise,cooking oil and margarine because of a possible contamination of the salmonella virus.Therefore, its up to the consumers whether they should or should not buy these products.
Japanese and Czech Poultry; Banned
0Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap banned the importation of poultry products from Czech Republic and Japan because of bird flu threats.The ban covers domestic and wild birds, poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen.This was to avoid the spread of bird flu virus in RP.
The Healthy Meat
0Health experts said that fish meat has a good source of omega 3 ( That’s good for the heart ) and brain to boost energy and memory. Now that we are facing global crisis, we should find an alternative that’s healthy and affordable.