Health & Fitness

Kids who watch lots of TV have lower bone mass as adults

Kids who watch lots of TV have lower bone mass as adults

Kids who watch a lot of television may build less bone during critical years, and be more vulnerable to osteoporosis…
New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex

New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex

New York City's health department on Friday reported the first documented case of sexual transmission of Zika from a woman…
Artificial sweeteners could increase appetite by 30%, study finds

Artificial sweeteners could increase appetite by 30%, study finds

With their zero-calorie content, artificial sweeteners are often recommended as part of a healthy diet for weight loss or controlling…
Drinking more water could be a factor in weight management

Drinking more water could be a factor in weight management

Drinking more water could be an easy but overlooked way of helping to manage weight for obese individuals, according to…
Would you drink recycled coffee?

Would you drink recycled coffee?

It's a booming global business with 70 million cups consumed per day in the UK alone, but for every coffee…
How best to talk to babies to help nurture developing brains

How best to talk to babies to help nurture developing brains

A commentary, published in Jama Paediatrics, highlights the importance of talking to babies right from birth.
One in eight women experience infertility

One in eight women experience infertility

One in eight women and one in 10 men in the UK have experienced infertility, struggling to get pregnant for…
What’s in cigarette smoke? Most people don’t know

What’s in cigarette smoke? Most people don’t know

Many people in a recent study said they’d tried to find out what chemicals are in tobacco products or smoke,…
Shockwave therapy could help injured muscles heal, study finds

Shockwave therapy could help injured muscles heal, study finds

Shockwave therapy already — used to treat tendon and ligament damage — could also help athletes recover from muscle injuries, an Austrian study…
Life after Ramadan: how to eat, sleep and exercise like normal

Life after Ramadan: how to eat, sleep and exercise like normal

Ramadan is coming to a close. We powered through the fasting, then ate our weight in good food and celebrated…
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