Health & Fitness
These yoga trends are too cool not to try
May 27, 2016
These yoga trends are too cool not to try
Whether you’re a beginner, expert, or even a bad yogi, the latest trends in yoga could be just what you…
Virtual reality therapy could help people with depression
May 27, 2016
Virtual reality therapy could help people with depression
To test virtual reality therapy as a possible new treatment for patients with depression, teams from University College London (UCL)…
Drug discovery brings hope of new breast cancer treatments
May 26, 2016
Drug discovery brings hope of new breast cancer treatments
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, have identified a new drug that could offer an effective future therapy for…
Study suggests mothers of young children should cut down on screen time
May 26, 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…
Zika result of ‘massive’ mosquito control failures
May 24, 2016
Zika result of ‘massive’ mosquito control failures
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Margaret Chan lashed out at family planning and mosquito control "failures" as root causes of…
Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer
May 21, 2016
Too much saturated fat in teen years could increase risk of breast cancer
A new US study has found that consuming large amounts of saturated fat or low amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated…
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
May 20, 2016
Researchers recommend physical activity as ‘magic bullet’ in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
A team of US researchers have declared that physical activity is the most effective way of tackling the global epidemic…
You’re not getting enough sleep because you can’t stop doing this
May 17, 2016
You’re not getting enough sleep because you can’t stop doing this
Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a “global sleep crisis,” according to a…
‘My Right’ campaign launched to end violence against women
May 17, 2016
‘My Right’ campaign launched to end violence against women
The National Population Council has launched a new awareness campaign entitled, “My Right”, to end violence against women in collaboration…
Can online and smartphone therapies help treat depression and anxiety?
May 16, 2016
Can online and smartphone therapies help treat depression and anxiety?
Two new studies released this week have found success with alternative therapies for anxiety and depression with an online cognitive…