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.
According to a new study melatonin consumption helps control weight gain because it stimulates the appearance of 'beige fat', a type of fat cell that burns calories in vivo instead of storing them. White adipose tissue stores calories leading to weight gain whereas 'beige fat' (also known as 'good or thinning fat') helps regulate body weight control, hence its metabolic benefits. Researchers from the University of Granada Institute for Neuroscience, the Hospital Carlos III, Mad...
According to US Weekly, Christina Aguilera Lost 40 pounds in 4 months but usually women do tend to lose at least 10 pounds (weight of baby, placenta & amniotic fluid) after giving birth so here's what Christina Aguilera did to lose her 30 or less pounds after having a baby.
Christina Aguilera's Workout plan: Christina did 90 minute vigorous workouts with her Personal Trainer 5 days a week and she only started this workout 6 weeks after having her son due to doctors orders.
Regular practice of yoga, promotes the mind-body connection and is potentially successful way for girls to develop a positive body image. This connection not only improves body image but also promotes better posture and alleviates stress.
Eating disorders have the highest rate of mortality of all mental illnesses. They are complex disorders triggered by environmental factors, and studies have shown that weight stigma is one of the major triggers.
According to Chevese Turner, CEO of BEDA (Binge Eating Disorder Association ) “We must continue to raise awareness around weight stigma and how focusing on weight rather than health and valuing smaller sizes can, in fact, have a negative effect on the physical and mental health of a p...
Teenage girls experience a variety of transformations. The increased proportion of body fat in early adolescence leads to a rise in preoccupation with body image. Mid-adolescence is associated with assertion of independence, when peer groups dominate social life and risk behaviors increase. Late adolescence may bring uncertainties about sexuality, future relationships and career options. It is time that Parents, teachers and the society at large becomes more aware of some of the specific teenage...
Australia is the only non-European country in the Top 12 in a new report which ranked the healthiest places to eat in the world. The country ranked eighth on the list. The Netherlands took the top spot out of 125 countries in Oxfam's Good Enough to Eat, a list based on the rankings of countries in criteria related to food and diet.
According to a neuroscientist, women who smoke during their pregnancy may well be held responsible for their children’s homosexual orientation.
The incident that killed an American-Canadian baby placed on a luggage conveyor belt at the Alicante airport in southeast Spain was all due to the mother's fault, Spanish authorities said on Thursday.
Patients of two dental clinics in Sydney may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis and other infectious diseases. About 980 patients received letters in January from Sydney's local health district informing them of a possible "low risk" infection if they had undergone treatment between Aug. 2002 and Aug. 2013.
Today, Jan 17, a Friday, is the birthday of U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, who becomes a golden girl.
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra continues to monitor the condition of a six-month-old baby girl who shouted in pain and fell ill after eating a dessert topped with cream possibly contaminated with E.coli bacteria. The baby's mother, Marissa Beesley, said she became ill after eating pudding with cream while visiting some relatives in Kaitaia. Aside from her and the baby, Ms Beesley's eldest and 5-year-old daughter Ashley also got sick after eating the dessert.
Dozens of passengers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship caught a stomach bug on its last trip. The cruise ship arrived in Tauranga on Jan. 15 and marked the end of a voyage that began in Australia. Workers are frantically santising the ship before the next group of passengers comes aboard. The ship is scheduled to leave from Auckland on Jan. 15. However, check-in time has been delayed for the thorough cleaning and decontamination.
