Health

February 26, 2010

Swine Flu Death Toll Creeps Towards 16,000

The global death toll from swine flu approached the 16,000 mark as the pandemic waned in much of Europe and – Read More...
February 19, 2010

Start Obesity Prevention in the Cradle, Study Urges

A team of US doctors has urged that obesity screening start in the cradle after a study they conducted showed – Read More...
February 19, 2010

Govt Lifts Ban on Pork Imports

Indonesia has lifted a temporary ban on imports of pork and its by-products after they were ruled out being the – Read More...
February 19, 2010

Treating Herpes also Buys Time for HIV, Doctors Find

A drug used to treat genital herpes can also slow progression of the AIDS virus among co-infected patients, doctors reported – Read More...
February 12, 2010

Red Wine, Dark Chocolate Are ‘Cancer Killers’

Cabernet and chocolate are potent medicine for killing cancer, according to the findings of research released this week. Red grapes – Read More...
February 12, 2010

Mood Drug Inhibits Breast Cancer Medication: Study

A common antidepressant weakens or cancels the beneficial effects of a standard treatment for breast cancer, according to a new – Read More...
January 29, 2010

High Levels of Vitamin D ‘Slash Colon Cancer Risk’

High levels of vitamin D are linked with a lower risk of colon cancer, according to a comparison of more – Read More...
January 29, 2010

Internet Generation at Risk of Rickets, Says Study

Bone-bending rickets can now be added to the list of ills linked to children spending uncounted hours before a computer – Read More...
January 29, 2010

Quitting Smoking After Lung Cancer Diagnosis Helps Survival

Smokers diagnosed with lung cancer should not assume they have been handed a death sentence, as quitting tobacco even at – Read More...
January 22, 2010

Is Too Much Sitting as Bad as too Little Exercise?

Sitting all day may significantly boost the risk of lifestyle-related disease even if one adds a regular dose of moderate – Read More...