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.