Health & Fitness
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
July 13, 2015
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: UN envoy
Africa's Ebola epidemic has not run its course and around 30 people are still getting infected each week, the United…
FDA strengthens warning label for certain anti-inflammatory drugs
July 12, 2015
FDA strengthens warning label for certain anti-inflammatory drugs
The U.S food and Drug Administration said it was strengthening an existing warning label that non-aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)…
Can smoking drive you mad? Study suggests it might
July 12, 2015
Can smoking drive you mad? Study suggests it might
People who suffer from psychosis are about three times more likely to be smokers, but scientists have long scratched their…
Elderly want to control what health information families see
July 11, 2015
Elderly want to control what health information families see
Elderly patients may be willing to let family members access their medical records and make decisions on their behalf, but…
Exclusive: With feds slow to act, states target e-cigarette sales to minors
July 11, 2015
Exclusive: With feds slow to act, states target e-cigarette sales to minors
Frustrated by the slow pace of federal action, state attorneys general are waging their own campaigns against the sale and…
Foodies could be the healthiest among us: study
July 10, 2015
Foodies could be the healthiest among us: study
We think of those who love fine food and trying new dishes as being indulgent and even gluttonous, yet a…
Lupine protects from intestinal cancer
July 8, 2015
Lupine protects from intestinal cancer
An official report issued by the Agriculture Ministry has said that lupine is a good fertilizer which improves the soil…
Choosing your own diet to lose weight is no guarantee of success
July 8, 2015
Choosing your own diet to lose weight is no guarantee of success
Is it better to choose your own diet when you're looking to lose weight? Not necessarily, according to American researchers…
More men with prostate cancer are opting for surveillance
July 8, 2015
More men with prostate cancer are opting for surveillance
Men with early-stage prostate cancer are increasingly opting for regular monitoring and holding off on treatment unless the disease progresses,…
‘Hypertension’ doesn’t mean ‘too much tension’
July 8, 2015
‘Hypertension’ doesn’t mean ‘too much tension’
Not everyone understands what “hypertension” means, and as a result, some patients may not take their blood pressure medications as…