Health

May 3, 2010

Chocolate Is Sweeter for Those with Depression

People suffering from depression eat more chocolate, and the amount increases with the severity of their illness, a new study – Read More...
May 3, 2010

Food Firms Join in Anti-Salt Drive

Sixteen leading food companies have joined a health initiative to reduce salt levels in restaurants and meals by 25 percent – Read More...
May 3, 2010

Brazilians Told: Get More Sex for Healthy Living

One of the best ways Brazilians can stave off chronic illness is to engage regularly in physical exercise, especially sex, – Read More...
April 19, 2010

WHO Pandemic Probe Focuses on Media, Internet Role

The internet had a disruptive impact on the handling of the flu pandemic by fanning speculation and rumours, officials said – Read More...
April 16, 2010

People with Fewer Teeth Prone to Die of Heart Disease: Study

People with dented smiles run a far greater risk of dying of heart disease than those who still have all – Read More...
April 16, 2010

More Fish, Nuts, Fruit – ‘Less Risk of Alzheimer’s’

Certain food combinations, including fish, fruit and nuts, are linked to a reduced risk of contracting the brain-wasting disease Alzheimer’s, – Read More...
April 9, 2010

New and Old Diseases Straining Healthcare in Asia

Asia’s healthcare systems are straining under the weight of lifestyle ailments linked to rising affluence while confronting new and old – Read More...
April 9, 2010

HIV: Early Antibiotic Use Slashes Death Toll in Trial

Preventive use of a cheap, commonly prescribed antibiotic dramatically reduced the death toll among African patients whose immune systems had – Read More...
April 9, 2010

‘Near-Death Experience’ Explained by Carbon Dioxide: Study

People who have “near-death experiences,” such as flashing lights, feelings of peace and joy and divine encounters before they pull – Read More...
April 2, 2010

Easter Eggs May Be Good For You, Study Suggests

Easter eggs and other chocolate may be good for the heart and lower blood pressure, provide you eat a tiny – Read More...