LONDON - Positive expressions such as happiness are perceived more quickly and precisely than negative or withdrawal ones such as fear, according to an international team of experts.
LONDON - Positive expressions such as happiness are perceived more quickly and precisely than negative or withdrawal ones such as fear, according to an international team of experts.
NEW YORK - Carrying a little extra weight may actually be good for you, according to a Canadian study that showed a few pounds appear to protect people from an early death.
LONDON – Women who have their stomachs stapled not only lose weight, they also may reduce their cancer risk by up to 40 percent, new research says. In a study of more than 2,000 obese people who had surgery to reduce the size of their stomachs, Swedish researchers found women who had the procedure were less likely to get cancer than those who did not.
WASHINGTON – The number of patients who have lowered their 'bad' cholesterol to the advised level has nearly doubled in nine countries over the last decade, according to a study released Monday.
WASHINGTON - Men and women between 18 and 30 years with low aerobic fitness levels are more likely to develop diabetes in 20 years, a study said.
HONG KONG - For years the sun has been considered public enemy number one, causing skin damage, premature ageing, skin pigmentations and increasing our risk of skin cancer.
NEW YORK – Federal authorities are investigating a new national outbreak of a bacteria-triggered illness, this time related to a sweet treat treasured by the heartbroken and children-at-heart — packaged raw cookie dough.
LONDON - If dad looks fatigued and exhausted this Father’s Day, it could be because of his job. Many male employees are pressurised to work overtime for up to 40 hours—often unpaid—per week in today’s competitive environment.
WASHINGTON - Doctors who ignore the education and income levels of patients when assessing their risk for heart disease may be missing an important factor that might result in inadequate treatment, according to latest research.
SYDNEY - Stretching does not reduce the overall risk of injury and only makes a small difference in reducing the risk of specific types of injuries to ligaments, muscles and tendons, according to the latest research.