HEALTH & WELLBEING

Can walking boost the memory? Can exercise increase concentration or even stave off Alzheimer's disease? A new U.S. study suggests so.

According to a recent research at John’s Hopkins University, HIV treatments can now act in decreasing the virus’s ability to suppress the immune system. The research team explained their findings to a recent interview.

A new study commissioned by Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has revealed the true impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on women’s sexual well-being.

The outbreak of Cantaloupe Listeria killed 16 people in Washington according to a recent tally. On Sunday, it was reported that 55 people were already affected and 8 deaths were recorded.

Australian drug firm CSL recommended the rationing by hospitals of penicillin because the country's stock of the drug is down to one week.

Conrad Murray was brought to court due to administration of lethal dose of Propofol, a very powerful sedative, to the King of Pop Michael Jackson which caused his death. And because of this, the spotlight landed to the main cause of Jackson’s death, Propofol.

A research team led by Associate Professor David Wilson from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) conducted the national surveillance report for sexually transmitted infections and found that the increase in chlamydia cases has reached "epidemic" proportions among 15- to 30-year-olds.

As South Korea gears up for economic advancement, the South Korean government seems to be overlooking a domestic issue-the protection and welfare of the elderly.

In the study led by Professor Neena Modi, British expert on high-risk health problems in newborns, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans showed clear evidence that being overweight or obese in pregnancy could result in potentially harmful changes to a baby's fat levels while still in the womb.

New cases of gonorrhea and Chlamydia are on the rise in Australia, particularly among young members of indigenous communities.

Daivobet 50/500 gel is the first combination treatment for patients with scalp psoriasis that is approved by Australian doctors and was listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The gel is a combination of two proven treatments to make it more convenient for people who are suffering from psoriasis.

The release of the much awaited iPhone 5 is only a few weeks away. Well, there’s no rush. After all, the fifth generation of iPhone series is worth waiting for. And just like what people expect with the previous iPhones, the latest version will surprise everyone with new features, new styles, and new applications like you’ve never seen them before.

Ever want Harry Potter's Cloak of Invisibility? Science fiction fantasy may just become a reality as Spanish researchers have developed an magnetic cloaking device that could hide objects from magnetic fields.

Undergoing prostrate cancer biopsies, which take only 15 minutes, has become more hazardous for men, according to a recent research in the U.S.

U.S. comedian Wanda Sykes has revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres show that she had a double mastectomy for cancer. "I had breast cancer," said Sykes. "Yeah, I know it's scary."

A trial of a prostate cancer drug at a London hospital has been stopped early because it was showing such good results that doctors felt it would be unethical to withhold it from the placebo group.

A study by the Western Australia Institute of Medical Research Epidemiology warned of the risks of bowel cancer for fruit juice drinkers.

Libyan rebels announced Sunday the discovery of a mass grave in Tripoli containing the bodies of 1,700 prisoners allegedly massacred by the Gaddafi regime in 1996.

It may be more difficult for obese people to lose fat because the "turnover" rate is much slower for those overweight than average weight individuals.

A study conducted by scientists at INRA research institute in Rennes, France, and recently published in the Journal of Physiology, has revealed a possible connection between the mother's diet and her baby's immune development.

Recently, a virus has been identified by the Penn State researchers. The newly identified virus can kill harmful and deadly breast cancer cells. Though this virus is harmful to cancer, studies showed that the virus is benign to humans.

A new type of gadget was invented buy the scientists at Spain's Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). They called the gadget “Intelligent T-Shirt.” It is a clothing made from smart fabrics being used in the medicine field to monitor patients. The main function is to monitor the heart rate, temperature, and activity levels of a person.

Adelaide hospitals continue to suffer from overcrowding and failed to accommodate the number of patients and ambulances are now used as extensions where people stay before they are transferred to another hospital.

South Korea President Lee Myung-bak announced on Friday of the government's plan to invest $90 million reviving its stem cell research next year aiming for a "core new growth engine" after the industry suffered a setback for more than a year.

The Primatene Mist which is used by asthmatic patients will be phased out by the year 2012. Patients who use this drug needs to start stocking or find an alternative an alternative for it.

Chinese authorities arrested Li Hao, a former civil servant of the Technological Supervision Bureau, for kidnapping six women and confining them in an old basement, where they were forced to become his sex slaves for two years.

Teenagers who eat fruits and vegetables with their regular diet are less prone to mental health problems, a new study shows.The study which was published in the journal PLoS One on Thursday shows that adolescents who had poor diets with junk and processed food were more likely to suffer bouts of depression and anxiety. This is the first study that linked diet quality and mental health among adolescents.

A scientific way to read minds is a work in progress, but technology has moved forward yet again, matching YouTube videos to blood flow analysis by MRI scanners, The Telegraph (UK) reports.

Gay marriage can help the community says the Australian Marriage Equality. The local government of Tasmania urged people to count the gains of a gay wedding industry. Its state House of Assembly is the first Australian chamber that supports same sex marriage.