Do you know the Muffin Man fights milk allergies?

2011-06-08 07:30:20

Eating baked goods that contain milk may help children get over milk allergies, according to a study - findings that may have the potential to change treatment for the disorder.

Childhood TV habits affect later life

2011-05-25 07:50:09

Children who spend too much time watching television increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes in later life, an Australian study shows.

Car ownership driving up health problems

2011-05-25 07:50:09

Chen Zeng'an has faced a dilemma since he bought a car in early 2008.

Breaking the silence

2011-05-25 07:50:09

Greater public awareness enables the early diagnoses that give autistic children a better chance of learning how to communicate and function.

'Master switch' linked to obesity

2011-05-18 08:24:05

Scientists have found that a gene linked to diabetes and cholesterol is a "master switch" that controls other genes found in fat in the body.

Health is not just keeping illness at bay

2011-05-18 08:24:05

Health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".

'Game-changer' in fight against AIDS

2011-05-18 08:24:05

A new study on heterosexual couples appears to show that individuals with HIV who take antiretroviral drugs significantly reduce the likelihood of infecting their partners.

A bitter pill to swallow

2011-05-17 07:52:54

Uneasy traditional medicine practitioners see light at end of tunnel in new UK regulations.

Physical causes of depression need to be addressed

2011-05-11 08:19:17

Chinese doctors have found that depression can cause brain damage, and say it is necessary for patients to take medication to repair the damage and cure their depression.

Normal briefl yblood sugar range too wide, says new study

2011-05-11 08:19:17

Having normal blood sugar levels is no guarantee against developing type 2 diabetes down the road, according to Italian researchers.

A book a day helps keep the doctor away

2011-05-11 08:19:17

New retirees might be happy to learn that reading keeps one mentally alert and abreast of current aff airs.

Double challenge

2011-05-11 08:19:17

Women with physical disabilities require more assistance to give birth, but they're not getting it.