Science
How much exercise will lower chronic disease risk?
August 12, 2016
How much exercise will lower chronic disease risk?
The daily dose of activity needed to lower the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease by at least 20…
Acupuncture could be a potential treatment for subtle memory loss
August 10, 2016
Acupuncture could be a potential treatment for subtle memory loss
Acupuncture could be beneficial in improving the memory loss known as mild cognitive impairment, a condition that precedes dementia, according…
Doctors should offer women birth control right after babies arrive
August 6, 2016
Doctors should offer women birth control right after babies arrive
Women should have the chance to get long-acting birth control like intrauterine devices (IUDs) before they leave the hospital with…
Why children living in certain rural areas don’t easily get sick
August 6, 2016
Why children living in certain rural areas don’t easily get sick
Children who grow up on traditional Amish farms in the US are largely protected from asthma because their immune systems…
Brazilian restaurants turn waste back into food
August 2, 2016
Brazilian restaurants turn waste back into food
There's not a lot of green in the urban jungle of Sao Paulo, but thanks to Fernanda Danelon, restaurants in…
Moderate exercise could be a key strategy for tackling pre-diabetes
August 1, 2016
Moderate exercise could be a key strategy for tackling pre-diabetes
Moderate exercise such as brisk walking could be more effective than high-intensity workouts such as running for improving the symptoms…
New PokeFit app tracks fitness during Pokemon Go play
July 30, 2016
New PokeFit app tracks fitness during Pokemon Go play
The popularity of Pokemon Go has already beckoned new ventures, like the PokeFit app for Android, reports Tech Crunch. PokeFit, by…
Non-celiac ‘wheat sensitivity’ is an immune disorder, too
July 30, 2016
Non-celiac ‘wheat sensitivity’ is an immune disorder, too
People who feel ill after eating wheat but who don't have celiac disease may finally have a biological explanation for…
Sliver of hope seen in Alzheimer’s drug trial
July 30, 2016
Sliver of hope seen in Alzheimer’s drug trial
Efforts to find a drug that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease saw a glimmer of hope this week…
Samsung and Nestlé to create an Internet of Healthy Things
July 30, 2016
Samsung and Nestlé to create an Internet of Healthy Things
The Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences and Samsung are pooling their considerable resources in order to build a connected health…