Health & Fitness
Jackie Chan warns Singapore youth on drugs after son’s detention
May 7, 2015
Jackie Chan warns Singapore youth on drugs after son’s detention
Jackie Chan was named Singapore's first celebrity anti-drug ambassador on Thursday and the kung fu movie star sought to warn…
J&J seeks bioethics advice on compassionate use of drugs
May 7, 2015
J&J seeks bioethics advice on compassionate use of drugs
Dying patients sometimes seek emergency access to experimental medicines, desperate for a last-chance treatment even if there's little proof it…
Hospital efforts to save very premature babies vary widely in US
May 7, 2015
Hospital efforts to save very premature babies vary widely in US
They weigh as little as a pound yet force some of the toughest choices in all of medicine. Extremely premature…
American football in Egypt gains popularity
May 7, 2015
American football in Egypt gains popularity
Until recently, American football was almost entirely unknown in Egypt. Nowadays, there are six different football teams, and even a…
WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
May 6, 2015
WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and…
Fitness fashionistas strut their stuff in studios, on the street
May 5, 2015
Fitness fashionistas strut their stuff in studios, on the street
Forget that ratty T-shirt.
What makes women happy?
May 3, 2015
What makes women happy?
In general, friends and family seem to be the driving forces behind women's happiness. In France, almost half of the…
Muscle weakness may contribute to tension headaches
May 3, 2015
Muscle weakness may contribute to tension headaches
Strength training might help prevent tension headaches, or at least reduce their pain, according to a small Danish study. Researchers found…
Less sports training tied to groin injury
May 3, 2015
Less sports training tied to groin injury
Groin injuries are common in sports requiring quick direction changes, acceleration and deceleration – and they’re even more common when…
World failing in fight against antibiotic resistance: WHO
May 1, 2015
World failing in fight against antibiotic resistance: WHO
The world is doing far too little to combat the misuse of antibiotics which is fuelling drug resistance and allowing…