Health & Fitness
Indian researchers cook up low-fat ghee
July 16, 2015
Indian researchers cook up low-fat ghee
Scientists in India have developed a low-fat version of ghee that cuts the cholesterol content by 85 percent in a…
iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’
July 16, 2015
iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’
Ever since Apple announced the third generation model for its popular tablet, all eyes have been on the iPad --…
Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO
July 15, 2015
Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO
Rich and poor countries alike must invest more in mental health care, especially during economic crises when rates of depression…
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics
July 14, 2015
Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics
A joint North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina research project aims to replace insulin injections with an…
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes
July 14, 2015
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes
Organized diet and exercise programs can stave off diabetes for those at risk, according to a new recommendation. The Community Preventive…
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
July 13, 2015
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
Africa's Ebola epidemic has not run its course and around 30 people are still getting infected each week, the United…
FDA strengthens warning label for certain anti-inflammatory drugs
July 12, 2015
FDA strengthens warning label for certain anti-inflammatory drugs
The U.S food and Drug Administration said it was strengthening an existing warning label that non-aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)…
Can smoking drive you mad? Study suggests it might
July 12, 2015
Can smoking drive you mad? Study suggests it might
People who suffer from psychosis are about three times more likely to be smokers, but scientists have long scratched their…
Elderly want to control what health information families see
July 11, 2015
Elderly want to control what health information families see
Elderly patients may be willing to let family members access their medical records and make decisions on their behalf, but…
Exclusive: With feds slow to act, states target e-cigarette sales to minors
July 11, 2015
Exclusive: With feds slow to act, states target e-cigarette sales to minors
Frustrated by the slow pace of federal action, state attorneys general are waging their own campaigns against the sale and…