Texas begins $3 billion quest to cure cancer AUSTIN, Texas – Texas gave birth to the modern oil industry, invented the handheld calculator and sent man to the moon. But can the Lone Star State cure cancer?
Chocolate in kids makes for violent adults Children who gorge on chocolate and sweets daily are more likely to grow into violent adults, says a new research.
Overweight mothers linked to infant heart defects WASHINGTON – Women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with congenital heart defects, according to a US government study released on Thursday.
Working mums 'have unhealthiest children' Children whose mothers work are likely to lead unhealthier lifestyles than those whose mums don’t, says new research.
Treating mild diabetes during pregnancy beneficial Treating even mild diabetes that develops during pregnancy helps keep moms and babies from gaining too much weight and makes for easier deliveries, new research shows.
Heart disease link to prenatal flu exposure WASHINGTON - Children of women infected with influenza during pregnancy have a substantially higher risk of heart disease late in life, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Family doctors prescribe most mental health drugs WASHINGTON - Fifty-nine percent of US mental health drug prescriptions are written by family doctors, not psychiatrists, raising concerns about the quality of some treatments, according to a study released on Wednesday.
How to tell a cold from the flu? The common cold and flu — both the seasonal and the new swine flu — are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart. In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more intense.
Pregnant? Get a flu shot — but it may be a hassle It’s hard for pregnant women to escape the message: You’re at extra risk from swine flu — it could trigger premature labour, hospitalize you for weeks, even kill you — so be among the first in line for vaccine next month. But only about one in seven pregnant women gets a flu shot each winter.
Green tea extract helps remove facial wrinkles fast A combination of LED light therapy and a lotion made from green tea extract is far more effective at removing facial wrinkles than conventional therapies, according to a team of German researchers.