More than 40,000 dengue cases have been reported so far this year in Sri Lanka, according to the latest statistics released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) on Today. The NDCU has also identified 10 high-risk areas for dengue. Last year, a total of more than 88,000 dengue cases were reported with a death toll of 57, according to …
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Due to an increase in bad cholesterol, the body becomes vulnerable to heart diseases. In such a situation, people consider a bad lifestyle responsible for controlling it and this is justified too. Bad cholesterol increases rapidly due to irregular eating habits, junk food, excessive consumption of alcohol, and lack of exercise. But let us tell you that lifestyle is not …
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The percentage of breast cancer deaths in Sri Lanka has risen when compared to other countries, National Cancer Control Programme community health specialist Dr. Hasareli Fernando said. Addressing the media at the Health Promotions Bureau, Dr. Hasareli said that 5,500 women and 125 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka. Dr. Hasareli added that breast cancer in …
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There are 195 countries in the world but there is a huge difference in the language and food habits of all. The gold in our country may be worth as much as mud in some other corner of the world. Now take the example of milk, curd, butter, and ghee. These have been in our culture and food for years. …
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Sleep health is multifaceted; there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Putting away electronics, turning down the thermostat, reading a relaxing book, or engaging in a few deep breathing exercises are just a few of the many things that can help boost the quality of sleep. While we’re often told to avoid midnight snacking, a small bite before bed may also help us …
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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a trade union action tomorrow (18), targeting hospitals across the country, GMOA spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said. The strike action was taken against the disciplinary actions that has been initiated against GMOA Uva Provincial Coordinator and Assistant Secretary Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa, without a formal complaint, Dr. Wijesinghe said. Dr. Wijesinghe added that …
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There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences he was refusing to eat anything at meals except a burger from the franchise. This dementia symptom risks malnutrition and …
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Diabetes is called a silent killer. When the amount of blood sugar in the body increases and there is a lack of insulin, a disease like diabetes occurs. Diabetes is considered very dangerous because it gradually engulfs other parts of our body as well. Earlier, a disease like diabetes used to happen to some people only with age, but now …
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With age, people face so many health issues. One such problem is urological problems. Many women deal with weak bladder and there are several other issues too. In this article, we have mentioned about those health issues. Some age-related changes, such as grey hair and wrinkles, are obvious. But other shifts are also occurring inside your body with each passing …
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Three patients who were subjected to permanent loss of sight due to the use of ‘Prednisolone Acetatean’ eye drops used after cataract surgeries at a government hospital, filed lawsuits before the Colombo District Court today claiming Rs.300 million from former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and ten others for the damage caused to their eyes and possible threats to their lives. …
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