Cancer kills 7,500 daily in China: study
BEIJING: Chronic infections, smoking and pollution have contributed to skyrocketing cases of cancer in China,… Read More
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More research needed to prevent elder abuse
NEW YORK: Maltreatment and abuse have important effects on the health, quality of life and… Read More
10 years ago
Physical therapy no help for Parkinson’s patients: study
MIAMI: Routinely assigning people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease to physical or occupational therapy… Read More
10 years ago
High fish consumption in pregnancy tied to brain benefits for kids
When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy it may benefit… Read More
10 years ago
Five ways to save a relationship from breakdown
We often see our confidants and closed ones saying 'never say die' when it comes… Read More
10 years ago
One third of young doctors are depressed: US study
WASHINGTON: Nearly one third of young doctors in training suffer from depression, according to a… Read More
10 years ago
Many babies exposed to unnecessary pain in research
Babies often suffer unnecessary pain in clinical studies, potentially breaching international standards for ethical research,… Read More
10 years ago
Goth teens more likely to self-harm and be depressed
Teens identifying with the “goth” culture may be more vulnerable to depression and self-harm, according… Read More
10 years ago
Brain research gets $100 million boost
WASHINGTON: Research into brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and traumatic injury got a boost… Read More
10 years ago
To eat less, consider smaller plates and packages
Adults consume more food when it comes in bigger packages or is served on larger… Read More
10 years ago
People who lack sleep are more likely to catch colds
MIAMI: People who do not get enough sleep are four times more likely than their… Read More
10 years ago
US sees big declines in teen sex over past 25 years
WASHINGTON: Less than half of US teenagers today are sexually active, far fewer than in… Read More
10 years ago
US researchers find key to develop Ebola vaccine
WASHINGTON: US researchers believe they may have pinpointed the Achilles heel of the Ebola virus,… Read More
10 years ago
Apple Watch goes on sale — quietly — in Asia
TOKYO: The Apple Watch debuted in some Asian markets Friday, but with sales limited to… Read More
10 years ago
Your brain doesn’t rest during sleep!
A new study was used to derive the conclusion that the brain's activities during sleep… Read More
10 years ago
Earthquake warning on your smartphone? It’s possible!
Countries looking for cheap earthquake warning systems might want to try apps and smartphones after… Read More
10 years ago
Moms' excess pregnancy weight linked to kids' obesity
Mothers who are overweight before pregnancy and those who gain too much while pregnant are… Read More
10 years ago
Aspirin lowers colon cancer risk, but not for all
MIAMI: Taking aspirin or ibuprofen tends to reduce the risk of getting colon cancer for… Read More
10 years ago
Telling kids they're special may foster narcissism: study
MIAMI: Children who are told they are special by their parents are more likely to… Read More
10 years ago
New approach sees breakthrough in antibiotics research
PARIS: Scientists using a revolutionary approach have devised an antibiotic that may offset the mounting… Read More
11 years ago