Health & Fitness
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…
Group therapy may work as well as drugs to prevent depression relapse
May 1, 2015
Group therapy may work as well as drugs to prevent depression relapse
Group therapy may work as well as medication to help keep depression from returning for patients who have already taken…
Scientists find chemical clues on obesity in urine samples
April 30, 2015
Scientists find chemical clues on obesity in urine samples
Scientists have identified chemical markers in urine that are linked to body mass, offering clues about why people who are…