Health & Fitness
Textile workers at higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis
February 14, 2016
Textile workers at higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Breathing textile dust on the job is linked to an almost tripled risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system…
More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: government
February 14, 2016
More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: government
More than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute said on…
Weight-loss surgery after age 35 linked to survival benefit
February 13, 2016
Weight-loss surgery after age 35 linked to survival benefit
Obese people who undergo a certain kind of weight-loss operation after age 35 may live longer than obese people of…
Most US medical schools fail to accommodate disabilities
February 13, 2016
Most US medical schools fail to accommodate disabilities
Most US medical schools fail to accommodate students with disabilities, a study shows. The researchers analyzed policies covering admission eligibility and…
Exercise programs may lower the risk of serious falls for older men
February 13, 2016
Exercise programs may lower the risk of serious falls for older men
Older men who do moderate exercise several times per week may experience fewer injuries and hospitalizations from falls, a new…
Zika link to birth defects could be proven within weeks: WHO
February 13, 2016
Zika link to birth defects could be proven within weeks: WHO
The suspected link between the Zika virus and two neurological disorders, the birth defect microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome, could be…
Enzyme could offer treatment hope for sleep apnea sufferers
February 12, 2016
Enzyme could offer treatment hope for sleep apnea sufferers
Scottish researchers have pinpointed an enzyme that helps speed up breathing when oxygen levels are low. This could offer new…
Top dog: scientists measure canine IQ
February 11, 2016
Top dog: scientists measure canine IQ
LONDON: Dog owners who think their beloved pets are just smarter than the others might be right, according to a…
Burwell says no Zika virus cases passed by mosquitoes in continental U.S.
February 11, 2016
Burwell says no Zika virus cases passed by mosquitoes in continental U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said on Wednesday that no cases of the Zika virus…
Is Egypt really Zika free?
February 9, 2016
Is Egypt really Zika free?
Following the uncontrollable outbreak of the Zika virus in South America, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency…