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Using tap water and salt in cooking may make food toxic: Study

Cooking with chloraminated tap water and iodised table salt could put potentially harmful toxins in your food, a new study has warned". [...More]

Diabetes treatment growth leads to major fall in amputations

There has been a significant reduction in diabetes-related amputations since the mid-1990s due to improvements in diabetes treatment over this period, according to new research. [...More]

10 top steps to preventing future global pandemics

An independent panel of 19 global experts has called for critical reforms to prevent the future pandemics. The group, convened by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI)... [...More]

Key to daughters’ wellbeing lies in interpersonal communication

A new study has found that interpersonal communication is the key to daughters' well-being. [...More]

There is more to ‘name’ than meets the eye video gamers study shows

What's in a name? According to a new study, it has more than you think. In the case of the usernames of video gamers, a remarkable amount of information about their real world personalities can be revealed. [...More]

Obesity, diabetes literally ‘bad to the bone’

A team of researchers has identified that bone in a "big boned" diabetic is weaker. Obesity and Type 2 diabetes have been linked to several health issues, including an increased risk of bone fractures. [...More]

Weight loss apps not enough to fight obesity

According to a recent study, a cell phone app that tracks exercise, calories and weight loss goals is not enough to create meaningful weight loss in young adults. [...More]

Low blood sugar risks your heart

A recent study has suggested a potential connection between low blood sugar and cardiovascular problems. [...More]

British cancer drugs fund changes tack – again

A British cancer drugs scheme, slammed as "stupid" by Roche's chief executive two months ago, has undergone another about-turn, with some medicines dropped from coverage now being reinstated. [...More]

Skin cancer-causing fusion gene spotted

A team of researchers has identified the fusion gene that causes skin cancer, paving the way for new treatments. [...More]

Enzyme find can help fight autoimmune diseases

A team of researchers has identified an enzyme as major culprit of autoimmune diseases. [...More]

Single gene variation linked to obesity

Researchers have identified a single variation in a gene that influences obesity in children and adults by lowering the levels of a certain protein that helps us feel full. [...More]

Low-fat diets ineffective for weight loss

A new study has revealed that low-fat diets are ineffective for achieving long-term weight loss. [...More]

Common heartburn drugs may harm your kidneys: Study

Certain common medications used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may have damaging effects on the kidneys, researchers have found. [...More]

Oxytocin has social, emotional benefits for autistic kids

A five week treatment with the synthetic hormone oxytocin can significantly improve social, emotional and behavioural issues among young children with autism, scientists have found. [...More]

Breast cancer: Lotion ingredient ‘cancerous’ even in lower doses

A new study has linked low doses of a chemical found in shampoos and cosmetic products to breast cancer. [...More]

Bacon, sausages, other processed meat poses cancer risk: WHO

Consuming processed meats such as bacon, sausages and ham and even red meat may pose cancer risk to humans, the WHO's cancer research agency cautioned on Monday. [...More]

China’s life expectancy rises, but health inequalities remain

According to a new research, last two decades have seen a rise in the life expectancy in every province of China, but the large inequalities between provinces remain, suggesting that localisation of policies will be crucial to government health reforms [...More]

Time to take blackouts, near drownings seriously

You may want to start taking blackouts and near drowning seriously as a recent study has revealed that they may signal sudden death risk. [...More]

Gratitude may be the secret to happy marriage

Gratitude - measured in terms of the degree to which individuals feel appreciated and valued by their spouse - is a key ingredient for a happy marriage, a new study has found. [...More]

Male and female hearts don’t age the same

Male and female hearts don't grow old the same way, according to a new research that points towards the need for gender-tailored treatments for age-related heart failure. [...More]

Gut bacteria play key role in body’s self-defense

Scientists have found that human gut bacteria regulate the levels of the body's main antioxidant, glutathione, which fights a host of diseases. [...More]

Preemies at greater risk of mental illness

A new study has linked premature birth to weaker brain connections, suggesting that preemies are likelier to face mental health problems. [...More]

Blood test matches cancer patients with best treatments

Scientists have developed a blood test that could help pair cancer patients with the most suitable therapy for their disease and then track the tumour's progress to see if the treatment is working. [...More]

No mid-day naps, 8-hour sleep for our ancestors!

Don't blame the modern lifestyle for not getting enough sleep, as our pre-industrial ancestors too did not have eight hours of sleep and daytime naps, a new study suggests. [...More]