Home » Life » Health

Health - Page 127

Before they return to Bhutan, the girls will continue their recovery at a retreat in the town of Kilmore outside Melbourne (Photo: AFP)

Conjoined twins from Bhutan leave Australian hospital after being...

The head of pediatric surgery Joe Crameri told reporters the twins had made an excellent recovery and were acting...

26 Nov 2018 4:49 AM GMT

Some scientists were astounded to hear of the claim and strongly condemned it (Photo: AP)

Chinese scientist says he helped make world's first gene-edited...

He said the parents involved declined to be identified or interviewed, and he would not say where they live or where the...

26 Nov 2018 4:28 AM GMT

Arthritis is prevalent highest amongst those who are over 65 years, to the extent of 55 per cent.

Arthritis and diabetes may go hand in hand

A recent study has revealed that barriers to functional physical activity because of arthritis may be one of the causes...

25 Nov 2018 6:35 PM GMT

The researchers discovered that when harshly parented children were liked and accepted by their classmates they exhibited fewer undesirable traits (Photo: AFP)

Effects of harsh parents can be counterbalanced by classroom...

ODD is characterised by angry and irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behaviour, and spiteful or vindictive...

25 Nov 2018 3:27 PM GMT

There are no risks associated with products with natural fructose (Photo: AFP)

People at higher risk of diabetes from artificially sweetened drinks...

Ingredients in sweet drinks powercharge fructose that triggers blood sugar levels.

25 Nov 2018 1:54 PM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cognitive behavioural therapy could treat anxiety in COPD patients

Here is what a new study has found.

25 Nov 2018 7:22 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Later school start may help teens get needed sleep

Here is what a new study has found.

25 Nov 2018 4:54 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dining out with food allergies may be safer with at least 15...

The survey suggests that engaging in a wide variety of preventive efforts may reduce a patient's risk.

25 Nov 2018 4:18 AM GMT

Data collected from the MRI scans suggest that improved communications skills in children who underwent the music intervention could be a result of increased connectivity between auditory and motor regions of the brain.

Here's how music helps people with dementia

According to a new study, music may even help in improving the mood of people with dementia.

24 Nov 2018 9:05 AM GMT

Crying activates the the parasympathetic nervous system in the body to signal to the glands in the eyes to release tears. (Photo: Pixabay)

Traumatic childhood linked to psychotic experiences

Findings are first to examine association between different types of trauma, and their timing in childhood with later...

24 Nov 2018 7:44 AM GMT

Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders, among others, are frequently accompanied by feelings of loneliness. People can feel lonely in the absence of mental health problems, too. Social isolation, in a culture that is biologically reliant on reaffirming social relationships, can be associated with feelings of insecurity, unpredictability and helplessness. (Photo: pixabay/Representational)

ICU stay can lead to depression, says study

Study showed more than half of former ICU patients reported symptoms of psychological disorders, including anxiety,...

24 Nov 2018 4:05 AM GMT

Researchers found more often teens and young adults had dinner with parents, their overall diets included more fruits and vegetables and less fast food, sugary beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even when families have issues, eating together can improve teen diets

More frequent family dinners were associated with more healthful eating among teens and young adults.

24 Nov 2018 3:48 AM GMT