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17:31 05/12/2014Obese lose up to eight years of lifeThe analysis showed being obese at a young age was more damaging to health and life expectancy.
15:36 05/12/2014Can't quit smoking? Blame your brain Some people are simply hard-wired to lack self-controlSome people manage it first time, for others it's a never-ending battle. Now, scientists say they can identify the smokers who are most likely to relapse – by looking at their brains, the Daily Mail...
09:30 05/12/2014Lifestyle diseases to cost developing world $21.3 trillion – studyRising rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries will cost them $21.3 trillion over the next two decades, a New York-based think tank...
18:34 04/12/20146 things you had no idea human eye can doEven if you have an eye disorder like glaucoma, your eyes work hard to make up for any blind spots in your vision.
16:38 04/12/2014Scientists discover DNA network causing alcohol dependenceWhether you will fall victim to alcoholism really is determined by your genes, scientists warn. It has long been suspected that the addiction runs in families but new research has now identified the...
19:06 03/12/2014EU's Ebola czar focused on medical boots on the groundEurope must send more medical boots to West Africa and help rebuild local health systems to help tackle the outbreak of Ebola, the EU's Ebola coordinator said in an interview, according to AFP.
15:14 03/12/2014Limiting eating to eight-hour window can help people shed weightEating only within an eight-hour window each day could help you shed weight, the Daily Mail reports, citing a study.
09:29 03/12/2014WHO declares Spain Ebola-free with no new casesAccording to the WHO, "if no new case has been detected at the end of the 42-day period, the risk of a further case is very low, and the outbreak is declared over."
19:00 02/12/2014Ebola death toll is less than previously thought: UN agency reveals counting 'error' in LiberiaMore than 6,000 people have died from Ebola, not 7,000 as was reported by the World Health Organisation, the Daily Mail reports.
18:27 02/12/20145 clues your legs can reveal about your healthProportional legs are an enviable trait, but what do our legs reveal other than just attraction?
14:27 02/12/2014Nutritionist insists a toddler's mealtime behavior is the most effective way to dietWhen it comes to losing weight quickly and effectively, one nutritionist claims we should look to the eating habits of toddlers as the perfect example of what diet plan to follow, the Daily Mail...
09:19 02/12/2014HIV evolving 'into milder form'The team at the University of Oxford shows the virus is being "watered down" as it adapts to our immune systems.
19:17 01/12/2014Crucial mistake 55% of parents are making at their baby's bedtimeYour baby’s favorite stuffed animal, fuzzy blanket, or fluffy pillow can become a dangerous item in the crib.
17:41 01/12/2014Counting calories is ruining your weight loss planMany of us have assumed that as long as you eat about 2,000 calories per day, it doesn’t always matter what you eat.
14:02 01/12/2014Why sitting in an aisle seat makes you most likely to catch a virus on a planeAs if window seats aren’t already popular enough with air passengers, scientists now say sitting by the aisle leaves you more exposed to germs, the Daily Mail reports.
09:26 01/12/2014Huge risk of Ebola spread, warns UNOn Sunday in Sierra Leone's capital, bulldozers were clearing large areas for a new burial ground.
16:37 29/11/2014UN: More than 16,000 Ebola casesThe World Health Organization says the number of people sickened with Ebola has passed 16,000, The Associated Press reported.
15:47 29/11/2014Eating yogurt reduces type 2 diabetes riskYogurt provides calcium, vitamin D, protein, and, in some brands, probiotics. For many people, it adds to an overall healthy diet, while some even claim it will lenghten their lives. Now, a new study...
14:03 29/11/2014Disrupted sleep at least three nights a week for six years can kill, say scientistsA persistent lack of sleep will land you in an early grave. That is the conclusion of a 40-year study examining the long-term effects of sleepless nights, the Daily Mail reports. Persistent insomnia...
18:57 28/11/2014Scientists say having longer periods without food could be good for usIt is often said you are what you eat – but when you eat it may be just as important.