Health & Fitness
The 10 best slimming fruits and vegetables
August 10, 2015
The 10 best slimming fruits and vegetables
Many of us spend the summer holidays getting back into shape and working off some extra pounds. Here is a selection of…
Tips for helping kids maintain healthy teeth on their own
August 10, 2015
Tips for helping kids maintain healthy teeth on their own
It starts with a proper lunch, says Kathleen Pace, DDS, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry,…
California child diagnosed with plague after Yosemite trip
August 8, 2015
California child diagnosed with plague after Yosemite trip
A child who camped in California's Yosemite National Park has been diagnosed with the plague, the latest of several such…
Thousands of Ebola survivors face severe pain, possible blindness
August 8, 2015
Thousands of Ebola survivors face severe pain, possible blindness
Thousands of West Africans who were infected with the Ebola virus but survived it are suffering chronic conditions such as…
Sleeping posture could affect brain health: study
August 7, 2015
Sleeping posture could affect brain health: study
Sleeping on your side rather than your back or stomach might play a role in helping reduce your risk of…
Your child is a lot happier than you think
August 7, 2015
Your child is a lot happier than you think
Parents are often inclined to over or underestimate their children’s happiness, according to a new study that suggests this tendency…
Diet and exercise may not be enough to beat obesity
August 6, 2015
Diet and exercise may not be enough to beat obesity
A team of British researchers has demonstrated that conventional obesity treatment and management focused on diet and exercise are effective neither…
Summer fitness: a vacation routine to soothe your sciatica
August 6, 2015
Summer fitness: a vacation routine to soothe your sciatica
Has your sciatica been acting up all year? Make the most of your free time on vacation, on your beach…
Thousands of womb cancers prevented by the pill: study
August 5, 2015
Thousands of womb cancers prevented by the pill: study
The contraceptive pill has prevented some 200,000 cases of womb cancer over the last decade in rich nations alone, according…
Extreme picky eating may portend mental health problems in preschoolers
August 4, 2015
Extreme picky eating may portend mental health problems in preschoolers
Preschoolers who are extremely picky eaters may also be more prone to mental health problems, a study suggests. Children with severely…