HEALTH & WELLBEING

New research suggests that Geranium plants may hold the key to new generation of HIV treatments that inactivates HIV-1 on invading human cells. Extracts contain compound that attacks the virus and prevents replication in the human body.

Australia prods Abbott to save Ashley Grey from his rare disease.

The popular 70s model Christie Brinkley still looks young as ever, even at the age of 60. The American model known for being the face of CoverGirl cosmetics brand for as long as 25 years, recently adorned the cover page of People magazine. The model, who will turn 60 on Feb. 2, still looks youthful and in shape.

A new approach to breast cancer treatment developed by New Zealand researchers could prove to be cheaper, safer and more effective. Researchers were inspired by the initial findings of a major study in the country which may be the best way to fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.

One vital part of the male reproductive system is linked with the word "courage." Thus, when a man is brave and would stand by his convictions despite the consequences, he is said to have "balls" which is also called nuts or family jewels.

Alzheimer's disease is contributed by many risk factors from lifestyle to environmental. Australian National University researchers developed a free 10-minute online test to decrease these risk factors to all ages by simply taking the assessment test.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has announced that Australia's obesity prevention programme will be adopted in the country. The community-based program will be known as Healthy Families NZ. Health Minister Tony Ryall visited Victoria, Australia to personally see the programme's effectiveness in curbing obesity. Mr Ryall said the children who were part of the obesity prevention programme had become more active and lost weight.

Latest research proved the concept of rebound sex is not limited to movie plots but happens in real life.

Have you heard the meme about a man getting a positive result in the home pregnancy test? It all started when a male Reddit user posted a photo of a pregnancy test with a positive result.

A British socialite found it unbearable to look at herself after going through a disastrous cosmetic surgery. She stripped herself naked and jumped off a high rise at Beverly Hills

Yoga involves meditation wherein the eyes of the yoga practitioner are closed. Thus, it makes sense that the attire one wears in a yoga class is of minimal importance, except that it should be clothing that would allow movement.

The debate whether to remove the foreskin of infant boys' penises had partly been settled in Sweden and Denmark, following the strong recommendation of a ban on non-medical circumcision of male newborns.

Scientists are not just scared of how Avian, Swine influenza, and HIV/AIDS can bring out harm today. They fear that two deadliest plagues from the past have been connected and have the potential to return which may kill people within 24 hours if mutated as airborne infection.

Fecal matter is floating in New Zealand's Ocean Beach stream and swimmers have been warned to stay away from the water. Authorities said the Waipuka Stream goes into the beach beside the popular swimming spot. Signs have been put up to warn bathers of water contamination and potential risks to health.

Danish scientists claims the possibility for mass-distributable and affordable cure to HIV with a novel strategy of unmasking viral reservoirs to the surface for the immune system to fight off. In lab settings, the strategy worked successfully and now await clinical trials in human setting.

A newly-released report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed New Zealand and Australia as the countries with the highest bowel cancer rates in the world. The report has prompted support groups to call for a national screening programme for early prevention and treatment of bowel cancer.

A recent study has suggested it is possible to identify a smoker through his skin texture.

The debate over whether boys need to be circumcised or not was given another anti-argument after three indigenous Northern Territory teenagers were recently hospitalised over a botched ritual circumcision.

Arnold Schwarzenegger went undercover in a gym and fooled no one. The Hollywood action star and former professional bodybuilder wore a black wig and moustache in an attempt to fool gym-goers in Venice, California, but his bulky build and unmistakable accent were dead giveaways of his real identity.

Sexually transmitted diseases among the elderly have been spreading like wildfires due to unprotected sex.

Jane Fonda might have left her aerobics days in the ‘80s, but she’s still as fit as ever at 76. The Academy Award-winning actress and fitness guru arrived in Sydney on Monday to launch a new campaign for Fitness First Australia, proving that she’s still very much a fitness icon.

Energy drinks like Red Bull may be banned from British schools as UK Government Adviser John Vincent has claimed they are more harmful than drugs and should be blamed for the decline in discipline among children.

Employees addicted to smartphone use even into their bedtime are ought to kick the habit. A study released by University of Washington showed that while smartphones may be useful for a lot of things, it may post some risks to one's sleep patterns.

Women often shell out a lot of money for quality and often expensive beauty products. Here are some tips to make the most out of every jar, tube or bottle of a beauty product.

An 82-year-old man in New Zealand has died from brain hemorrhage due to wrong medication. An elderly woman was surprised to learn she had diabetes since her doctor never told her anything about rising blood sugar levels. These are some of the gross negligence cases the Health and Disability Commission is investigating in New Zealand.

Who could have imagined that with her sheer 5'1" frame, Vanessa Cervantez could give birth to a whopping 15lb baby boy. And baby Andrew Jacob Cervantez wasn't actually her first child. He was her third, and biggest so far.

According to a top Canadian psychiatrist, the country is increasing getting more dependent on anti-depressants.

Eating dark chocolate can help prevent diabetes. A new study has revealed that dark chocolate contains powerful compounds which can ward off one of the obesity's health complications. Scientists have discovered that "superfoods" like dark chocolate, tea, berries and red wine are rich in flavonoids which can fight Type 2 diabetes. The study is published in the Journal of Nutrition.

The Cancer Society recommends exercise after breast cancer surgery, no matter what type of surgery you had, as well as exercise after radiation therapy. The benefits of weightlifting for survivors was studied in the Physical Activity & Lymphedema (PAL) trial, which showed that starting very light and progressively lifting heavier weights might be better than not exercising an arm at risk for lymphedema after breast cancer.