HEALTH & WELLBEING

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.

Several sport psychologists from London revealed several music genres that can help you lose weight in a more interesting way.

Horny people would probably say "See, I told you" upon hearing the result of a study done by the University of Maryland researchers. The study linked the production of more new brain cells after mating.

Western Australia hospitals spend more than $240 million annually on overweight or obese patients. The Department of Health report revealed that public hospitals in the region struggle with the rising costs of healthcare, especially on patients with type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure and hypertension.

For FIT Biotech's endeavor to lower viral load, Duke University's new found Achilles' heel and North Carolina University's targeted poison are three new researches which may lead to the development of an effective vaccine against HIV.

Food safety in New Zealand is once again under international scrutiny after dairy giant Fonterra announced a recall of 8,700 bottles of fresh cream. Fonterra began a voluntary recall after quality tests revealed the possible contamination of E.Coli bacterium.

Hundreds of gold needles were discovered inside the knee of a 65-year-old South Korean woman who had been complaining about osteoarthritis.

A Hindu group in India caught the attention of health experts when it claimed cow urine can be used to treat diabetes, tuberculosis and cancer. This alternative form of medicine is promoted by the members of the sect Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The urine that can reportedly treat several diseases must not come from just any ordinary cow. It must come from a virgin female cow and strictly collected before dawn.

Over 2 out of 10 students in Adelaide high schools take time to get to sleep every night as they want to use electronic devices, a study at the Adelaide University reveals.

Darwin resident Hendrik Helmer knew that an insect had crawled inside his ear when woke up in great pain in the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday. He just never thought that he would find a 2cm cockroach.

The "Bikini Bridge" is said to be the latest "thinspo" or thinsporation/thinspiration (pictures of really thin women that girls with anorexia or bulimia use as their goals to become thin) craze among the weight obsessed after the 2013 "thigh gap" trend. But, is it really the newest fad for body conscious individuals? Or, is it a mere hoax?

Caretakers who are also avid royal watchers, watch out. This could be your chance to closely mingle with Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as their firstborn Prince George. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been reportedly scouting for a new nanny when they visit Australia and New Zealand.

As the record-breaking heat wave continues to scorch Western Australia, health authorities have warned possible cases of sicknesses and deaths among young and elderly Australians. The extreme heat alerted doctors, nurses and paramedics to prepare for any kind of emergency.