Health & Fitness
Egypt among nations seeing unintended pregnancies despite contraception
March 26, 2016
Egypt among nations seeing unintended pregnancies despite contraception
Nations from Brazil to Egypt and Turkey are among developing countries with the highest rates of contraceptive failure, according to…
Losing weight with a high-protein diet can improve sleep quality, study finds
March 26, 2016
Losing weight with a high-protein diet can improve sleep quality, study finds
While most scientific studies have focused on highlighting the role of sleep in weight-loss diets, professor of nutrition science Wayne…
The waist craze: Chinese women compete online for thinness
March 26, 2016
The waist craze: Chinese women compete online for thinness
Chinese women are competing online to see who can be most paper-thin.The country’s social media sphere has in recent years…
Children’s fruit juices, smoothies have ‘unacceptably high’ level of sugar: study
March 26, 2016
Children’s fruit juices, smoothies have ‘unacceptably high’ level of sugar: study
Almost half of the fruit juices and smoothies marketed to children contain the equivalent of a child’s entire maximum daily…
Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013
March 25, 2016
Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013
The Zika virus currently sweeping through the Americas looks to have hitched a ride on a plane into Brazil in…
Sugar and sweeteners: How to choose?
March 24, 2016
Sugar and sweeteners: How to choose?
Sugar is everywhere, and can sometimes be found where least expected. With so many forms of sugar out there, it's…
Research brings the male birth control pill a step closer
March 22, 2016
Research brings the male birth control pill a step closer
Researchers have been trying to design a male contraceptive pill for years.
Keep stomach bugs at bay when traveling abroad
March 22, 2016
Keep stomach bugs at bay when traveling abroad
Holidays abroad are a great opportunity for sampling local specialties and exotic cuisine. With Michelin-starred chefs and award-winning restaurants all…
Alzheimer’s ‘lost’ memories may be recoverable: study
March 22, 2016
Alzheimer’s ‘lost’ memories may be recoverable: study
Sufferers of Alzheimer's disease may not have "lost" their memories, but could simply have difficulty accessing them, researchers said as…
Put meditation on the menu to boost weight loss success
March 19, 2016
Put meditation on the menu to boost weight loss success
When embarking on a diet, the focus is usually on healthy eating and exercise. Learning to manage emotions is rarely…