Health & Fitness
For diabetes in obesity, weight-loss surgery beats medication
September 5, 2015
For diabetes in obesity, weight-loss surgery beats medication
Weight-loss surgery beats medication for controlling type 2 diabetes in obese people, according to the longest-term trial ever to compare…
People who lack sleep are more likely to catch colds
September 4, 2015
People who lack sleep are more likely to catch colds
People who do not get enough sleep are four times more likely than their well-rested counterparts to catch a cold,…
Dieting in pregnancy could results in lower math scores for kids
September 4, 2015
Dieting in pregnancy could results in lower math scores for kids
A US study suggests a direct link between prenatal nutrition and academic progress, indicating that women who diet during pregnancy…
A sport for everyone – the top activities for anxious personalities
September 3, 2015
A sport for everyone – the top activities for anxious personalities
If you have trouble controlling your emotions, keeping a clear mind and you wish to overcome your fears, read on…
Researcher warns of harmful Egyptian fast food
September 3, 2015
Researcher warns of harmful Egyptian fast food
"The poor's food is in danger" is no longer a metaphorical phrase describing Egypt. The Agricultural Research Center has confirmed that…
Medical specialists urge more debate on gene-editing technology
September 2, 2015
Medical specialists urge more debate on gene-editing technology
Medical researchers called on Wednesday for detailed, thoughtful debate on future use of new genetic technology that has the potential…
More blacks getting kidney transplants now
September 2, 2015
More blacks getting kidney transplants now
More minority patients have been getting kidney transplants since 2003, when medical criteria for allocating transplantable kidneys from deceased donors…
Tests help shed light on autism genetics
September 2, 2015
Tests help shed light on autism genetics
Advances in genetic testing may eventually allow for more tailored care for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), researchers…
Women are not getting treated for menopausal symptoms
September 1, 2015
Women are not getting treated for menopausal symptoms
Many women with severe menopausal symptoms are not being treated for them even though safe, effective remedies are available, a…
Regulations may make kids’ fast food meals healthier
September 1, 2015
Regulations may make kids’ fast food meals healthier
Regulating fast food kids' meals that include toys may end up making the meals healthier, according to a new study. If…