Alcohol

Mouse study shows how alcohol may cause cancer

Paris - Muslimchronicle

Alcohol damages the DNA of stem cells responsible for producing new blood, according to a mouse study which may explain the link between drinking and cancer, scientists said on Wednesday. Health watchdogs have long warned that alcohol consumption contributes to seven types of cancer -- of the mouth, throat, larynx or voice box, oesophagus or food pipe, breast, liver and bowel. WhatRead more

Top safety tips for teen drivers

London - Muslimchronicle

Once a newly licensed teen gets behind the wheel for the first time without a parent or guardian, the taste of freedom is exhilarating. But a teenager’s lack of behind-the-wheel experience puts them at greater risk of getting into an accident. Add factors like passengers, loud music and stress, and the situation can quickly turn dire. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause ofRead more

Tiger Woods expected to plead guilty to reckless driving in Florida

Florida - Muslimchronicle

Golfer Tiger Woods is scheduled to plead guilty on Friday to a reckless driving charge and enter a program for first-time offenders to avoid a conviction for driving under the influence, court officials said. The 41-year-old athlete was found asleep in May behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz, which was parked alongside a road not far from his home inRead more

Children set on fire by Brazilian nursery school guard

Rio De Janeiro - Muslimchronicle

Four young children and their teacher died Thursday in southeastern Brazil after a nursery school security guard sprayed them with alcohol and set them on fire, officials said. Several others were injured as the blaze spread through the “Innocent People” nursery in Janauba, in Minas Gerais state, early Thursday morning, before it was brought under control by firefighers, according toRead more

Hygiene comes first

Muscat - Arab Today

According to the World Health Organisation, of every 100 hospitalised patients, every 7 in developed nations and 10 in developing countries will acquire health care associated infections. Apparently, 80% of these infections are caused by poor hand hygiene practices in the hospitals. We all know that health and hygiene goes hand-in-hand, but not many of us make sure that ourRead more

Road Accidents Killed 18 People in Morocco Last Week

Rabat - Arab Today

18 people were killed and 1,573 were injured, including 76 seriously, in 1,210 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas on March 13-19, the police said. These accidents were mainly ascribed to non-control of vehicles, non-respect of priority, excessive speeding, pedestrian and driver errors and driving under the influence of alcohol, the same source pointed out in a statement. MoreRead more

Evaluation and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Muscat - Arab Today

Diabetes is a common disease and of the many long-term consequences diabetic foot ulcer is one and if not treated on time can lead to gangrene, amputation of toes, or foot. People with diabetes are at risk of foot ulcers, which have multiple causes. Some factors can increase the risk of foot ulcers, including poorly fitted shoes, poor hygiene (notRead more

Tanzania Bans Booze Sachets

Dar Es Salaam - Arab Today

A ban on alcohol sold in plastic sachets will come into force in Tanzania this week, the government said Wednesday, as it seeks to protect the environment and curb youth boozing. The import, manufacture, sale and consumption of the 50 milliliter alcoholic sachets -- the size of a double shot and commonly containing gin, rum, vodka, whiskey or other spiritsRead more

Home remedies for bloodshot eye

Muscat - Arab Today

Bloodshot Eye is a condition in which the enlargement of blood vessels makes the white portion of your eyes to appear red in colour. It can be caused due to allergic reaction, coughing, eyestrain, trauma, infection, dry air, foreign body, dust, exposure to the sun, consumption of alcohol, fatigue, and lack of vitamins B2 and B6. It can also beRead more

You can enhance your brain

Muscat - Arab Today

The human brain is the soul of the human nervous system. It controls involuntary activities such as respiration, digestion, and heartbeat, which are also known as automatic functions of the body. This organ also controls other conscious activities that are considered as higher order activities like reasoning, abstraction, and thought. The human brain is superior to any other brain ofRead more