When tea is a dish
2012-07-21 07:58:55
The idea of combining tea with food may be tempting but it is precisely its special characteristics that make it so hard to succeed.
Late-life binge drinking may risk cognitive decline
2012-07-20 14:13:52
Moderate to heavy alcohol use in late-life may increase risk of cognitive decline.
Vitamin E may lower liver cancer risk: study
2012-07-20 10:14:16
High consumption of vitamin E either from diet or vitamin supplements may lower the risk of liver cancer.
Video games aid stroke patients in rehabilitation
2012-07-20 10:12:02
Video games are an effective rehabilitation tool for stroke patients, an Australian neurophysiologist said on Thursday.
New tablet to prevent heart attack, stroke
2012-07-20 10:05:07
British researchers invented a polypill that could give people aged 50 and over an average of 11 years of life without a heart attack or stroke.
Elderly man first victim of West Nile virus in Greece
2012-07-20 10:00:23
A Greek elderly man died from encephalitis after his infection with the West Nile virus in Athens.
Scientists find new way to prevent AIDS
2012-07-20 09:31:22
A drug typically used to treat AIDS-triggered lung infections possibly provides a new method for the control and elimination of HIV.
Food recall after listeria claims two lives in NZ
2012-07-19 14:18:14
New Zealand food safety authorities began recalling packages of ready-to-eat meat after an outbreak of listeria.
HIV infections, mortalities drop steadily
2012-07-19 08:39:06
Globally, the number of people newly infected with HIV as well as HIV/AIDS related deaths has been declining steadily over the past decade.
FDA approves new drug for weight management
2012-07-19 08:38:06
The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for chronic weight management.