Health (General) – Newsletter for February 21, 2011

Oral sex bigger cause of throat cancer than tobacco

LONDON – A virus spread during oral sex is the main cause of throat cancer in people under 50 years of age.

Scientists say the human papilloma virus (HPV) spread during unprotected sex is to blame for a disturbing rise in potentially deadly oral cancers in the last few decades.
Doctors have called for boys …. Read the original article  : here.

New ‘healthy’ flavoured water has as much sugar as 3 doughnuts

LONDON – A drink that has been parading as healthy flavoured water actually contains as much sugar as a plate of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

The most popular brand, Volvic’s Touch of Fruit in lemon and lime, has 27.5g of sugar in its standard 500ml bottle – equivalent to almost seven teaspoons.

The drink is supposed to … Read more »».

Five burgers a week ups cancer risk

LONDON – Britons will be urged to eat not more than 70g of red meat per day that is equivalent to eating to four gourmet beef burgers to decrease the risk of cancer, following official advice from the Government scientists.

Under recommendations to be issued by the Coalition this week, consumers will be told to eat …. Source  : Five burgers a week ups cancer risk.

Device to revolutionise blood pressure measurement

LONDON – A new device is set to revolutionise the way a patient’s blood pressure (BP) is measured.

Developed by scientists at the University of Leicester and HealthSTATS – a medical device company in Singapore – it gives a more accurate reading than the current method used.
The device monitors the pressure close to … Read more : Device to revolutionise blood pressure measurement.

UAE team in Pakistan to vaccinate over 2 mn kids

Karachi, Feb 20 (IANS/WAM) A team of volunteers of the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) is undertaking a campaign to vaccinate over two million Pakistani children against measles and polio in coordination with Unicef.

The campaign has been funded by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, chairperson of the General Women’s Union and of Family …. Original article  : UAE team in Pakistan to vaccinate over 2 mn kids.

Cereal with milk is healthiest way to start the day (Re-issue)

LONDON – A new study has revealed that the healthiest breakfast choice is cereal with milk.

According to the research, breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle determining the quality of your whole day’s nutrition.

And the best way to start the morning is with a simple bowl of cereal, as it makes people less likely …. Source  : Cereal with milk is healthiest way to start the day (Re-issue).

Here’s how you can keep your heart happy and healthy

WASHINGTON – A healthful diet and active lifestyle are some of the best weapons to fight heart disease.

According to the International Food Information Council Functional Foods/Foods for Health Consumer Trending Survey, cardiovascular health risks, including high blood pressure, stroke and high cholesterol, are the top health concern for many people.

“Consuming a diet that is low … Read more »».

McDonald’s new Favourites Combo has enough calories for a whole day

MELBOURNE – McDonald’s new Favourites Combo meal contains almost the entire daily recommended calorie and fat intake, say nutritionists.

It contains 1623 calories and 68.5g of fat.

Tania Ferraretto, a dietician for 17 years, said she would never recommend anyone eat the calorific meal.

She said a person’s required calorie intake was variable depending on age, gender and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Eat less red meat to reduce cancer risk, scientists warn

LONDON – British people will be urged to reduce their consumption of red meat to decrease the risk of cancer, following official advice from the Government scientists.

Under recommendations to be issued by the Coalition this week, consumers will be told to eat no more than 500g (1.1lb) of red or processed meat each week, or …. Read the original article  : here.