Health & Fitness
Fat, sugar could decrease brain function, study says
June 26, 2015
Fat, sugar could decrease brain function, study says
A diet that's high in either fat or sugar could promote changes in the gut bacteria community that could represent…
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
June 26, 2015
Sunshine won’t suffice as only vitamin D source during pregnancy
Even in one of the world's favorite places to catch some rays -- the Mediterranean -- low levels of vitamin…
Fast heart rate could point to diabetes risk
June 25, 2015
Fast heart rate could point to diabetes risk
Researchers from the US and China have found an association between resting heart rate and diabetes that could help identify…
Egypt’s first free breast cancer hospital leads the fight against the disease
June 25, 2015
Egypt’s first free breast cancer hospital leads the fight against the disease
Under the slogan, “Buy a Treat, Save a Life”, a Ramadan campaign has been launched by Baheya, Egypt’s only charity…
Nestle tries to win Indian hearts after Maggi noodle ban
June 24, 2015
Nestle tries to win Indian hearts after Maggi noodle ban
Nestle chief Paul Bulcke says he has drawn the lessons from India's shock ban on its Maggi instant noodles over…
Medical marijuana: Good evidence for some diseases, weak for others
June 24, 2015
Medical marijuana: Good evidence for some diseases, weak for others
Moderate- or high-quality evidence supports the use of marijuana for some medical conditions, but not for others, according to a…
Millions of smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease
June 23, 2015
Millions of smokers may have undiagnosed lung disease
More than half of current and former smokers who can pass basic lung function tests may suffer from lung diseases…
Yoga event draws thousands, including UN chief, to Times Square
June 23, 2015
Yoga event draws thousands, including UN chief, to Times Square
About 17,000 people set out their mats and stretched into yoga exercises in New York's Times Square, including the United…
Omega-3s may boost cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults
June 23, 2015
Omega-3s may boost cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults
A study by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has found that for adults at risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's,…
First Egyptian female qualifies for continental cup in high jump
June 22, 2015
First Egyptian female qualifies for continental cup in high jump
Basant Mossad, 21, has shown after practicing high jump for 12 years that some sports are no longer dominated by…