Urinary tract infections may come from pets
2008-02-23 09:20:27
Picking up an E. coli bug from your pet might lead to a urinary tract infection, according to Minneapolis-based researchers.
Fish in space in motion sickness study
2008-02-22 10:24:50
Seventy-two small fish were briefly launched into space by researchers Thursday, hoping their swimming patterns would shed some light on motion sickness.
Scientists' row over G spot nears a climax
2008-02-21 13:52:41
After more than half a century of debate and bedroom exploration, a row about the location of the fabled G spot may be settled at last, the British weekly New Scientist says.
Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation
2008-02-21 10:52:56
Cutting calories helps people lose weight, but doing so by filling up on whole grains may be particularly heart-healthy, new research suggests.
Strokes among middle-aged women triple
2008-02-21 10:42:02
Strokes have tripled in recent years among middle-aged women in the US, an alarming trend doctors blame on the obesity epidemic.
Heart attacks more deadly at night, on weekend
2008-02-20 11:53:08
Hospital patients suffering cardiac arrest at night or on weekend are far less likely to survive than those who suffer one during weekdays or weekday evenings, according to a US study quoted by media reports Wednesday.
Laser could provide breath test for cancer, asthma
2008-02-20 09:07:24
A new laser analyzer might be able to help doctors detect cancer, asthma or other diseases by sampling a patient's breath, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Chronic pain harms brain's wiring
2008-02-17 09:26:27
Chronic pain can disrupt brain function and cause problems such as disturbed sleep, depression, anxiety and difficulty making simple decisions, a US study finds.
Strokes cause brain damage in three minutes: study
2008-02-16 17:52:20
Strokes cause brain damage within three minutes, scientists reported Thursday, casting doubt on the common public perception that all strokes can be medically treated within three hours.
Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
2008-02-15 10:14:01
Genes that helped early humans adapt to cold climates may be driving metabolism-related diseases such as obesity or diabetes in many countries, US researchers said on Thursday.
Shoppers fret more over food packaging waste-poll
2008-02-14 22:12:03
Wasteful food packaging is among the fastest-growing environmental concerns for shoppers worldwide with New Zealanders most willing to cut back, a poll showed on Thursday.
Lack of sleep unlikely to impact weight over time
2008-02-14 16:09:58
Regularly getting 5 hours or less of shut eye a night does not appear to have a considerable influence body weight or waist size over time, according to findings from a long-term study of British workers.