Vietnamese man dies from bird flu
2008-02-14 10:48:52
Vietnam's Health Ministry confirmed that a 40-year-old man from northern Hai Duong province died on February 13 after four days of treatment in Hanoi, local newspaper Young People reported Thursday.
Study: Smoking kills a million Indians a year
2008-02-14 09:28:19
Smoking is killing nearly a million people a year in India, exacting a higher toll than previously thought, but allied problems are often different to those seen in the West, according to research published on Thursday.
Being in love can keep you healthy
2008-02-14 07:23:32
Lovers have more reason than ever to celebrate this Valentine's Day, as a new scientific theory has suggested a healthy and loving relationship is good for the heart.
Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
2008-02-15 11:04:29
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.
Spouse's health may be affected by partner's sickness
2008-02-13 14:35:11
A sick husband or wife who needs to be admitted to hospital increases the risk of death for their spouse, the latest findings show.
US back pain costs rise, but pain still there
2008-02-13 13:02:15
The total cost of treating back pain in the United States has risen 65 percent in the past decade, but after all the pricey treatments, many people are still left with an aching back and an increasingly empty wallet.
Reaching 100 is easier than suspected
2008-02-12 10:19:29
Surprising new research suggests that even people who develop heart disease or diabetes late in life have a decent shot at reaching the century mark.
Tobacco could kill 1 billion by 2100
2008-02-09 16:53:10
Tobacco use killed 100 million people worldwide in the 20th century and could kill 1 billion people in the 21st. More Women Smoke in Beijing
Doctors use Wii games for rehab therapy
2008-02-09 14:38:14
Nintendo's Wii video game system, whose popularity already extends beyond the teen gaming set, is fast becoming a craze in rehab therapy for patients recovering from strokes, broken bones, surgery and even combat injuries.
Anti-wrinkle drugs linked to deaths
2008-02-09 14:32:10
The popular anti-wrinkle drug Botox and a competitor were linked to dangerous botulism symptoms in some users in the cases that a few children given the drugs have died.
Study: Acupuncture may boost pregnancy
2008-02-08 14:15:01
It sounds far-fetched - sticking needles in women to help them become pregnant but a scientific review suggests that acupuncture might improve the odds of conceiving if done right before or after embryos are placed in the womb.
Cell phone use tied to poorer sperm quality
2008-02-08 09:27:38
Spending hours on a cell phone each day may affect the quality of a man's sperm, preliminary research suggests.