HEALTH & WELLBEING

Researchers from the United States have shown that light may be a promising treatment for curing cancer.

Teenagers are in such a fragile age of exploration. And for some, this means exploring substances that are generally frowned upon such as drugs, followed by alcohol. With this in mind, the question is: who is most at risk in falling to these destructive habits?

Remember two years ago when every news show featured hysterical reports about the so-called H1N1 pandemic and how the supposed killer flu was striking down healthy kids?

Australia's regulatory authority for therapeutic goods, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is warning consumers of concerns about some ingredients in a dietary supplement available on the internet.

People say that boys have a lot to learn, and that when they become men, they become wiser. Who would say that when men become fathers, they would be healthier?

A new national study shows that wealthier Americans and those with private health insurance fare better than others on one important measure of health - and this health gap only grows wider as they age.

We're not always aware of how we are making a decision. Unconscious feelings or perceptions may influence us. Another important source of information-even if we're unaware of it-is the body itself.

Increasing cases of child obesity has been recorded in Australia. In fact, each year the population of children gaining weight has become doubled. Though chubby kids used to be cute and cuddly, parents should know where to stop. Obese children have higher risks of getting chronic diseases like diabetes, heart problem, and many more.

Babies who have baby fat are adored for being just too cute; being pinched and kissed all the time because they look so cuddly. But what if the infant's baby fat was a sign of him or her growing up to be obese, would that still be cute?

New Zealand Coroner Chris Devonport has reiterated a warning against some parents’ practice of putting their babies to sleep with them in their bed.

New Zealand Coroner Chris Devonport has reiterated a warning against some parents’ practice of putting their babies to sleep with them in their bed.

The two cases of tularemia infection in Tasmania confirmed by local health officials last week were the first appearance of the disease in the southern hemisphere.

Researchers have found a mechanism for the common yeast and computers to create a “feedback loop” in order to control genes by activating and deactivating them.

New figures have been revealed to the public by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Cancer Australia showing that for over two decades, lung cancer incidences have rapidly increased in Australia, with women contracting the disease more often than men.

Proposals of the European Union regarding aviation, climate aid, and the history of carbon dioxide emissions are going to be the hot topics that are set to create a big divide during the UN Climate Summit to be held in Durban, South Africa beginning on 28 November this year.

Cyborgs, beings with both biological and artificial parts seem like the stuff of science fiction but in reality they're already among us. With recent advances in bio-technology cyborgs are becoming more and more common. You might even become one in the next few years.

The health risks associated with eating well-done meat may have been underestimated.It has long been known that heat-processing of food, like grilling or frying, can lead to the formation of carcinogenic substances, the so-called food mutagens. But a new study has found that the harmful effects of consuming well done meat may have been underestimated.

In a commentary published on Nov. 2 in the journal Nature, Dr. Laurent Mottron, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Montreal, said contemporary scientists should start thinking of autism as an advantage in some brain spheres, instead of viewing its symptoms as "a cross to bear."

Sitting uncomfortably at the center of the Jackson controversy at this moment is Dr. Conrad Murray. What’s a man to do as a last resort? Pray, of course.

Ninety-eight per cent of Victoria nurses who belong to the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) Victoria branch voted "Yes" on Friday for protected action.

Green tea was found to be another potential cure for Alzheimer’s disease along with red light. A recent study from the University of Ulm in Germany claimed that green tea extracts and red laser light can actually help in getting rid of Alzheimers plaque, folded peptides that block the transmission of neurons causing memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Periogard Mouthwash, a product of Colgate-Palmolive, was recalled in European and Australasian countries when it was found to be contaminated with bacteria.

Afraid of getting old? Fear no more. A recent study has shown that removal of senescent cells or old ‘zombie’ cells can slow down the aging process, including a person’s predisposition to age-related diseases.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia and now, in a major boost for drug development, scientists will be able to mimic its effects in a petri dish after identifying a new, reliable way of producing heart cells in the laboratory.

People with higher blood pressure may respond inappropriately to emotions in other people.

The plantar fascia is a thick ligament that runs across the bottom of the foot connecting the toes to the heel. If it becomes inflamed, extremely tight or tears slightly, it can cause slight to debilitating pain called plantar fasciitis.

Sexy eyes are about creating the perfect almond shaped eye. None of us would like to end up looking like a Halloween character.

Research on brain activity fails to support widely used approach to identify dyslexic students

Medically speaking, African-Americans are more prone to being affected by diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 3.7 million, or 14.7% of all African Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 unless things change.