Health & Fitness
Drug for treating addiction may help fight cancer, study finds
July 2, 2016
Drug for treating addiction may help fight cancer, study finds
A British research team has discovered that naltrexone, widely used to treat alcohol or heroin addiction, can halt the progression…
Healthy infant sleep habits may help prevent childhood obesity
July 2, 2016
Healthy infant sleep habits may help prevent childhood obesity
US research out this week suggests that teaching parents techniques to help encourage healthy sleep habits in their children could…
Zika sex research begins despite US Congress funding impasse
June 30, 2016
Zika sex research begins despite US Congress funding impasse
It could take years to learn how long men infected with Zika are capable of sexually transmitting the virus, which…
Study suggests mothers of young children should cut down on screen time
June 29, 2016
Study suggests mothers of young children should cut down on screen time
Australian researchers are encouraging mothers of young children to avoid all forms of screen-based activity (tablets, smartphones, etc.) in order to…
Omega-3s cut fatal heart attack risk 10% according to study
June 29, 2016
Omega-3s cut fatal heart attack risk 10% according to study
Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, sardines and anchovies, can reduce risk of a deadly heart…
Female pet owners may be less likely to die of stroke
June 25, 2016
Female pet owners may be less likely to die of stroke
Can pets be good for your health?
This super fun exercise helps you beat stress and enjoy your weekend
June 25, 2016
This super fun exercise helps you beat stress and enjoy your weekend
The benefits of art therapy have been proven scientifically once again. Researchers have shown that regardless of age or experience,…
Inovio Pharma gets green signal to test Zika vaccine in human trial
June 20, 2016
Inovio Pharma gets green signal to test Zika vaccine in human trial
Drug developer Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc and its partner GeneOne Life Sciences Inc said they had received approval from U.S. regulators…
Adults to be screened for depression, especially pregnant women
June 20, 2016
Adults to be screened for depression, especially pregnant women
An influential US panel yesterday called for all adults to be screened for depression, including women during and after pregnancy,…
Doctors blame many factors for futile care, themselves included
June 18, 2016
Doctors blame many factors for futile care, themselves included
Doctors who were asked about causes of inappropriate care at the end of life didn’t have to look far to…