HEALTH
An Hour Of Driving A Day Leads To 2.3 kg Weight Gain: Study
Men are more likely to put on weight and have a 1.5 cm wider waist than women if they drive an hour or more a day.
Dads-To-Be, Please Take Your Vitamins
A father’s health at the time of conception is directly passed on to future generations—particularly if he is malnourished.
Asia’s Thirst For Baby Formula Milk Raises Health Concerns
An unquenchable thirst for infant and baby formula in China and Southeast Asia is raising concerns about the health of millions of mothers and their babies.
Don’t Waste Any Time! Join The Asian Gut Project Now.
The crowdfunded citizen science project, part of a massive effort to analyze microbial communities across the globe, is now seeking Asian participants.
Indian Parents Favor Sons Over Daughters For Free Heart Treatment
Gender bias exists when it comes to treating inborn heart disease in Northern India, according to a study.
Smoking Weed Linked To Gene Mutation Risk
Smoking weed may lead to DNA mutations that can be passed on to one's children, says this study.
Baby Crying It Out To Sleep? No Worries!
A new study suggests that letting babies cry themselves to sleep may improve sleep patterns of infants and parents.
In Low- & Middle-Income Countries, Healthcare Coverage Favors The Rich
Copying the healthcare systems in developed economies is “not the answer” for quality care in low- to middle-income countries, a study says.
Multiple Tooth Loss Could Indicate Cognitive Impairment
Remind grandma to brush regularly! The loss of eight or more teeth in elderly stroke patients has been linked to poorer cognitive function.
