Lack of vitamin D ups death risks
2011-11-30 13:32:30
In people with low blood levels of vitamin D, boosting them with supplements more than halved a person's risk of dying from any cause compared to someone who remained deficient.
New diabetes test takes 5 minutes
2011-11-30 13:32:02
Bayer's A1CNow+ Multi-Test A1C System, is hitting the Chinese market, enabling physicians to make on-the-spot treatment decisions for diabetes patients.
Fatty liver disease more common
2011-11-30 13:31:23
Fatty liver disease (FLD) is increasingly recognized as one of the most common chronic liver diseases in China.
Half of Chinese men over 60 have BPH
2011-11-30 13:30:51
Nearly half of Chinese men ages 60 and older have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostate enlargement.
Wi-Fi connections may damage sperm
2011-11-30 07:59:13
The digital age has left men's nether parts in a squeeze, if you believe the latest science on semen, laptops and wireless connections.
Slim less likely to survive surgery
2011-11-24 13:47:07
People who are underweight have a 40 percent higher risk of dying in the first month after surgery than patients who are overweight.
'Acupuncture is safe for children'
2011-11-24 13:46:25
Researchers who reviewed reports of acupuncture in kids have concluded that the treatment seems safe for the under-18 crowd.
Green tea treats bad cholesterol
2011-11-24 13:43:56
Green tea, taken in a capsule or drunk in a cup, may shave a few points off "bad" cholesterol readings.
New cancer treatment promising
2011-11-24 13:42:23
Cancer patients now have another treatment option, rather than physically debilitating chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Acne antibiotics cause sore throats
2011-11-24 13:33:14
Young adults who take oral antibiotics for acne may be more likely to get sore throats, according to a new study.
New research not to be sneezed at
2011-11-23 08:08:24
Immunity gained by coming down with a previous, seasonal version of the flu helped temper the severity of the pandemic flu that spread around the globe in 2009.
Cold comfort for psoriasis sufferers
2011-11-23 08:08:24
For many psoriasis sufferers, winter brings not only shorter days and colder temperatures but also worsening symptoms.