Health & Fitness

Signs of ageing appear in mid-20s, study finds

Signs of ageing appear in mid-20s, study finds

Ageing is typically studied in the elderly, but a study released Monday said different rates of ageing can be detected…
Hetlioz pill may ease sleep disorder for some blind people

Hetlioz pill may ease sleep disorder for some blind people

Hetlioz, a prescription pill designed to help blind people sleep at night and stay awake during the day, helped some…
Food insecurity and high healthcare costs go hand in hand

Food insecurity and high healthcare costs go hand in hand

People with severe food insecurity, who struggle the most to put food on the table, have healthcare costs more than…
Depressed adolescents face increased heart disease risk

Depressed adolescents face increased heart disease risk

Adolescents with major depression or bipolar disease face an increased risk of early heart disease and may need early intervention…
When it’s time for kindergarten, some preemies might not be ready

When it’s time for kindergarten, some preemies might not be ready

Some babies born just a week or two premature may later be developmentally unprepared for kindergarten, and screening these children…
The 10 best slimming fruits and vegetables

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

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

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

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

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…
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