Treating myths

2011-08-03 08:43:45

Chinese who live with epilepsy, especially those in rural areas, find more social than physical challenges arise from the disorder.

Doctors could do better at reducing irregular heartbeat risks

2011-08-03 08:43:45

About 10 million people on the Chinese mainland suffer from atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of irregular heartbeat, a leading cause of stroke.

Chew food longer for weight loss

2011-08-03 08:43:45

A new study finds that people who chew their food more take in fewer calories, which may help them control their weight.

Hibernating squirrels may hold clue to post-stroke therapy

2011-07-29 08:01:34

Scientists in Alaska say they have figured out how to make squirrels hibernate.

Where shamans trump therapists, suicides soar

2011-07-18 14:00:37

It can sometimes feel as if South Korea, overworked, overstressed and ever anxious, is on the verge of a national nervous breakdown, with a rising divorce rate, students who feel suffocated by academic pressures, a suicide rate among the highest in the world and a macho corporate culture that still encourages blackout drinking sessions after work.

A fishy business

2011-07-13 07:52:20

The fall from grace of 'health godmother' Ma Yueling highlights the fraudulent practices of a number of self-declared health gurus.

Science Squirrels Club to the rescue

2011-07-13 07:52:20

About five months ago, Zhao Dongxing started taking notice of the popular health writer Ma Yueling.

Nuts good for diabetes control

2011-07-13 07:52:20

Replacing that daily muffin with a handful or two of nuts may help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

A magic touch

2011-07-06 07:46:07

An organization offers the right dose of laughter to treat children with terminal diseases or other disadvantages.

Living longer makes SENS

2011-07-06 07:46:07

Gerontologist Aubrey de Grey believes stem cell technology and other innovations could radically prolong our lives.

Cancer link to mobile phones still not determined

2011-07-06 07:46:07

Despite a recent move to classify mobile phones as possibly carcinogenic, the scientific evidence increasingly points away from a link between their use and brain tumors.

Sedentary women at risk of blood clots

2011-07-06 07:46:07

Lying around for long stretches outside of work doubles the risk of dangerous blood clots in the lungs, according to a study among women.