HEALTH & WELLBEING

While the rest of the world is busy obsessing over the dangers of cigarettes and alcohol, the head of Amsterdam's health service in the Netherlands is trying to raise awareness about a much bigger and more pervasive health threat: sugar.

The world is slowly waking up to the fact that, when you give the body what it needs, it can heal things we previously thought were impossible.

A nose on the forehead? In what appears to be the most bizarre nose job ever, a man in China literally has a new nose on his forehead after damaging his original nose from an accident.

A Colombian man agrees to penis amputation after overdosing on Viagra pills. The 66-year-old man, who requested to have his name withheld, went to the hospital to have his penis checked after experiencing continuous erection for several days.

In journalism class, the sentence "Dog bites man" is considered an ordinary event not worthy of newspaper space. But when the nouns are switched and it becomes "Man bites dog," then it becomes newsworthy.

For thousands of years, ginger has been hailed as a superfood for its healing properties that aid every system of the body. The oils that ginger contains are antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, and ginger has even been found to inhibit cancer growth.

Piers Morgan has been offered $1 million if he will agree to be injected with 1,000 off-the-shelf vaccine shots within a two-week period.

Australian singer Olivia Newton-John opened on Friday a cancer and wellness centre in Melbourne named after her. She described the medical facility as offering loving care and support for cancer patients.

California's law that mandates porn stars to wear a condom when filming sex scenes was given a boost following the admission by confirmed HIV positive adult movie actress Cameron Bay that her last male partner in an X-rated film didn't wear one.

HIV researchers and scientists have found another way to battle HIV and this one will actually make the virus kill itself without disturbing any healthy cells.

Majority of older Australians who are admitted to hospital are able to return to their home in the community after they are discharged, according to a report released on Friday by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report throws light on the quality of hospital care for older patients in Australia. Its findings also indicate that factors such as age and having dementia increase the likelihood of a person entering care after being discharged from hospital.

A Chinese woman who went missing for 15 days have been found trapped in a abandoned well in Zhongfeng Village in Henan province. She survived her ordeal thanks to pieces of corn cobs and rainwater.

Unlike other known herbs, cilantro has a rather pleasant citrus flavor, and its essential oil was actually used in ancient Greece as a main component of perfumes.

An HIV/AIDS cure is finally coming in less than 2 years, according to medical researchers. The statement came after extensive analysis of a tree bark in Samoa which is used to make medicinal tea. This new finding will add to the two prominent HIV vaccines currently undergoing clinical trials, which will hopefully lead to the end of the HIV pandemic.

Wildlife officials in the state of Florida have warned the public to take precautionary measures after a tribe of Rhesus monkeys infected with Herpes B virus were found loose and roaming around the state.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people skip this meal. In fact, studies have shown that less than 40 percent of Americans eat breakfast every day. Most people have very busy schedules, and that leaves little time to eat breakfast.

As economic recovery continues to prove dismal if not illusory, American families are signing up for food stamps in record numbers, showing signs that poverty is increasing and the job market is far from recovering.

A new research published in the Medical Journal of Australia revealed a dramatic rise of harmful effects related to the use of crystal methamphetamine in the last few years. The study has raised concerns that crystal meth will soon rise to popularity in Australia. Crystal meth has grown prominent in the last few years due partly to the popularity of hit US TV series, Breaking Bad. The show features the story of Walter White, a brilliant chemist turned high school chemistry teacher diagnosed w...

The Scripps Research Institute has established a method of making dramatic improvements in cancer treatment.

Australia may be the first country in the world to outlaw smoking if electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are proven to be safe and effective. It is common knowledge that smoking is dangerous to health not only for the smoker but also for the people around. Australia is considering a ban on smoking to prohibit people from using "cancer sticks" which only endanger public health and safety.

Since Kim Kardashian gave birth to daughter North West in June she has hardly worked out, as she is putting needs of daughter North ahead of post baby weight loss according to her personal trainer Tracy Anderson.

The Swedish National Food Agency has come up with an idea that a beaver’s anal secretions can possibly be used for creating a vanilla-like taste.

As the nation's collective waistline continues to expand, it has become more important than ever to educate yourself as to what sorts of foods truly are and are not healthy for you, despite what their labeling says or whether they are touted as "healthy."

Protecting your heart in a literal sense is a major health consideration nowadays. With heart problems becoming a leading cause of death and debilitation, maintaining cardiovascular health has become a very important consideration. But did you know that you can actually improve the health of your heart by simply consuming particular foods? Here is a list of foods you should consume for a healthy heart.

New potential HIV vaccine succeeded on eliminating virus inside monkeys and may become a key to finding cure. United States scientists are now starting to make approach on making the vaccine applicable to humans.

After delivery of a baby, your abdominal muscles will be sore for a while. They will work and function normally; however, they will get sore more easily. This is expected. These are growth pains as your muscles build back up to their normal size and strength. So you need to slowly return to your normal exercise routine.

Damage to spinal discs, pressure on nerves, misalignment or inflammation of joints, damaged ligaments, or diseased vertebrae can all lead to backache. Other common causes include pregnancy, a bad sitting posture, a bed which does not support your body correctly, a job which involves lifting heavy objects, or suddenly taking up a new sporting activity. A good chiropractor or osteopath should be able to cure most forms of backache, but in the long term a healthy diet may prevent it occurring in th...

According to Vee Koppelman, founder of beauty supplies site VZ Hair, "Diet Slimming Perfume is a fantastic new product for dieters and those keen to lose a few pounds before baring all on the beach or at a summer wedding."

Yoga Healing for Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is typically brought on by repetitive motion, overuse, or a direct injury. If you feel a slight twinge at the outside portion of the upper arm, near the elbow, for this could be sign of tennis elbow or tendinitis of the lateral epicondyle. This condition is caused by continual small strains and microscopic tears of tissue near the elbow, resulting in inflammation and pain. Specifically, the tendon and muscles (especially the extensor carpi redialis mu...