The rate of cigarette smoking in Mauritius has gone down at all levels, be it in men, women, among the youth and children as well. The Ministry of Health rejoices at the slight decrease but is maintaining its campaign against cigarette smoking.

Nasa team find ‘new way’ to spot osteoporosis
Nasa scientists believe they have found a way to spot osteoporosis bone loss at the earliest disease stages.

Seasonal flu is in the air and infants and children, being vulnerable, are the ones being mostly affected. Dr Faezah Soobadar, paediatrician at Apollo Bramwell Hospital, gives further explanation.

New male pill contraceptive
It may be possible to develop a new male contraceptive pill after researchers in Edinburgh identified a gene critical for the production of healthy sperm.

People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.

Your teeth are important in many ways. If you take care of them, they help take care of you. Besides helping you chew the right foods to help you grow, teeth have other functions. They contribute to correct pronunciation and yes, in making you look your best!

Warning over childhood ‘screen time’
Parents need to do more to stop children spending too much time watching television or playing computer games, according to a psychologist.

Testosterone supplements may help male weight loss
Older obese men could shift excess weight by taking testosterone supplements, suggest findings announced at the European Congress on Obesity.

Half of the Mauritian population have obesity problems and this is due to a change in lifestyle during the last decade, says Anju Gowreesunkur, nutritionist at the Ministry of Health.

The West African state of Niger is the worst place in the world to be a mother, according to Save the Children. The ranking comes in the charity’s annual index which compares conditions for mothers in 165 countries. It considers a number of factors including health, education, economic status and nutrition.

Curry’s ability to fight cancer put to the test
A chemical found in curry is to be tested for its ability to kill bowel cancer tumours in patients. Curcumin, which is found in the spice turmeric, has been linked to a range of health benefits.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work was celebrated last Saturday 28 April. These two are important for a better productivity of the employee. In Mauritius, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) ensures the protection and health of employees. The employer has the entire responsibility to see to it that the health of his employees is protected, according to OSHA.