HEALTH
A Dark Chocolate A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
In fantastic news for all chocolate lovers around the world, researchers say that a daily dose of dark chocolate may lower the risk of stroke and heart attack over a ten-year period.
Zinc Helps Infants Respond To Bacterial Infection Treatment, Study
A newly released clinical study conducted in India showed that zinc supplements, taken with antibiotic treatment, boosted infant survival from serious bacterial infections.
Are Short-Term Medical Missions Useful?
A University of Sydney study questions usefulness of medical missions and calls for improved transparency, implementation, and policymaking.
Stroke Recovery Speed Linked To Brain Stimulation, Study
People with a curious condition that causes them to apply make-up on only one side of their face, or ignore food on half of their plate, are helping scientists to understand stroke recovery.
Eating Blueberries May Hasten Muscle Recovery After Exercise, Study
Fruit sellers may want to stock up on New Zealand blueberries after a study found athletes who eat them recover faster from exercise.
Under The Weather? New Tongue Scanning Software May Explain Why.
University of Missouri researchers have developed computer software to analyze the flow and balance of 'hot' and 'cold' zheng in the body simply by scanning one's tongue.
Genetic Cause Of Rare Hamamy Syndrome Discovered
Scientists have identified the genetic cause of a rare genetic disorder known as Hamamy syndrome.
Drop In Pollution During 2008 Beijing Olympics Boosted Residents’ Health
Using the 2008 Beijing Olympics as their laboratory, researchers have found biological evidence that even a short-term reduction in air pollution exposure improves one's cardiovascular health.
Simple Checklist Improved Childbirth Safety In Indian Hospital
A new Harvard and WHO study has found that a simple checklist dramatically improved adherence to essential childbirth care practices at a pilot hospital in South India.
