A number of men keep their Wi-Fi-enabled devices on their laps, in their pockets or in close proximity to their nether regions. But a study has found that using Wi-Fi may decrease a man’s fertility by decreasing sperm motility and increasing sperm DNA fragmentation. The cause is apparently electromagnetic radiation from the wireless communication. Researchers took semen samples from healthyContinue reading “Male infertility: can Wi-Fi kill your sperm?”
Category Archives: Babies/ Children
Rebuild your immunity- naturally
Getting sick again and again? Had one too many cold sores lately? Frustrated that your child is catching every bug at school? Here are some ways to strengthen and rebuild your immune system: 1) First things first. Make sure you are getting adequate rest and adequate nutrients. Eat balanced meals with a variety of foods includingContinue reading “Rebuild your immunity- naturally”
Childbirth: making an informed choice best for you and your newborn
With the recent baby boom, pregnancy has become a hot topic among those of child-bearing age. And among moms-to-be, the question of how to give birth becomes a prevalent one. In Hong Kong, women can choose the convenience of a C-section a.k.a. Caesarian surgery. Perhaps their obstetricians never informed them that giving birth naturally isContinue reading “Childbirth: making an informed choice best for you and your newborn”
Childhood bullying: more harmful than you think
A new study reveals that children exposed to bullying during childhood are more likely to develop psychiatric disorders in adulthood, regardless of whether they are victims or perpetrators. The research team examined the victims of bullying, the bullies themselves, and those who fall into both categories. While victims of bullying were more likely to developContinue reading “Childhood bullying: more harmful than you think”
Study: Swimming boosts young children’s development
Children who start swimming at a young age achieve a wide range of skills earlier than the normal population, a new study finds. Researchers at Griffith University surveyed parents of 7000 children under 5 from Australia, New Zealand and the United States. They also further tested 180 children aged 3, 4 and 5 years onContinue reading “Study: Swimming boosts young children’s development”
Three simple back-to-school reminders to boost immunity
As children return to school, parents want to ensure that they are healthy and energized. Following these three simple reminders will help you and your child get started on a great school year! 1) Having three main meals (plus one to two snacks) a day, including protein and colourful vegetables, helps prevent nutrient deficiencies andContinue reading “Three simple back-to-school reminders to boost immunity”
Plastic spill on beaches- Hong Kong government criticized
Activists on Saturday revealed that hundreds of millions of potentially toxic plastic pellets from containers have washed up on Hong Kong beaches where they lay for almost 2 weeks. These plastic pellets were knocked off from a vessel during Hong Kong’s worst typhoon in 13 years on July 23rd/ 24th, 2012. 150 tonnes of theContinue reading “Plastic spill on beaches- Hong Kong government criticized”
Study confirms uncircumcised boys’ UTI risk
A study published recently finds that infant boys who are uncircumcised have an increased risk of urinary tract infection, regardless of whether their foreskin is “tight” or not. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an uncircumcised boy has about a 1 in 100 chance of developing a UTI in his first year ofContinue reading “Study confirms uncircumcised boys’ UTI risk”
Study: less folic acid in pregnancy linked to autism
In a study found in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women whose children had autism recalled getting less folic acid through food and supplements early in their pregnancies than those whose kids did not develop the disorder. Researchers reported last week that meeting recommendations for folic acid, at least 600 micrograms (mcg) per day,Continue reading “Study: less folic acid in pregnancy linked to autism”
FDA: Teething gel warning for babies
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that rubbing Orajel or Anbesol on the gums of a teething baby can lead to methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that leads to oxygen deprivation and, in extreme cases, even death. These topical anesthetics sold over-the-counter for teething and toothache pain contain benzocaine, the source of the FDA’sContinue reading “FDA: Teething gel warning for babies”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 