Close to 12,000 lawsuits have been filed against the maker of oral contraceptives, Yasmin and Yaz. These drugs have been found to increase the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. As of July 31, 2012, Bayer, the maker of these oral contraceptives, has paid more than US$402 million inContinue reading “Birth control pills Yasmin, Yaz linked to blood clots, strokes, death: 11,000+ lawsuits”
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(Anti) aging naturally- part 2
In the previous post, (Anti) aging naturally- part 1, telomeres and their role in biological aging were discussed. Telomere shortening or dysfunction has been linked with the development of diseases, including cardiovascular illness, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. But just as there are factors that speed up the shortening of telomeres, researchers have found thereContinue reading “(Anti) aging naturally- part 2”
(Anti) aging naturally- part 1
Earlier this month, 4 women in Hong Kong ended up in the hospital with septic shock following a beauty treatment that involved blood transfusions, and 1 of them has since succumbed. I’ve had 20-something-year-old patients confessing to regular botox injections and others coming to me to lose another 10 pounds when they are already stick-thin.Continue reading “(Anti) aging naturally- part 1”
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”
Baby boomers should be tested for hepatitis C
In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called for all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for the Hepatitis C virus (HVC), which can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. Baby boomers are 5 times more likely than other adults to carry the hepatitis C virus. AboutContinue reading “Baby boomers should be tested for hepatitis C”
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”
Iced tea may lead to kidney stone formation
A recent study shows that iced tea may contribute to the formation of painful kidney stones. Iced tea contains high levels of oxalate, a key chemical that leads to the formation of kidney stones. Dehydration is the most common cause for kidney stones and, when combined with increased iced tea consumption, will raise the riskContinue reading “Iced tea may lead to kidney stone formation”
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”
Fats and developing dementia
Dietary fat affects our health in a number of ways. Now, a study suggests that the risk for developing dementia later in life depends on the type of fat consumed. Researchers studied 6,183 women over age 65 and tracked their fat consumption and changes in their mental abilities over four years. After controlling for manyContinue reading “Fats and developing dementia”
Study: HIV transmission risk and bacterial vaginosis
A study has found that the risk of female-to-male HIV transmission is increased three fold for women with bacterial vaginosis, a common disorder in women. The researchers at UCSF assessed the association between bacterial vaginosis and female-to-male HIV transmission risk in a prospective study of 2,236 HIV positive women and their uninfected male partners fromContinue reading “Study: HIV transmission risk and bacterial vaginosis”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 