HEALTH
Fortified Rice Raises Risk of Hookworm Infections, Study Shows
Added nutrients in fortified rice may inadvertently help parasites grow, a study of Cambodian schoolchildren shows.
Scientists Link Textile Dust Exposure To Rheumatoid Arthritis
Occupational exposure to textile dust has been shown to more than double the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in Malaysian women.
The Surprising Effects Of Light On Kids
Research suggests that light exposure influences the weight of preschool children—raising questions about how we approach issues like child obesity.
Drinking Soju Daily May Reduce Stroke Risk
Research shows that a few shots of soju a day can significantly lower the risk of stroke in both men and women.
Eating Lychees Can Be Fatal For Malnourished Children
A toxic chemical in the fruit of the Asian lychee tree is responsible for outbreaks of a fatal brain sickness in children in India.
Fighting STIs In China With Doctor Training
Customized doctor training helped patients to reduce the risk of developing gonorrhea or chlamydia by 38 percent, study shows.
Help For Parents Of Autistic Children In India and Pakistan
A program for parents and non-specialist health workers could help autistic children in the developing world.
Rising Obesity Risk Among China’s ‘Left Behind Children’
Children left behind in rural China while their parents head to the cities for work face an increased risk of obesity, research suggests.
WHO Report Reveals Scale Of Foodborne Disease
Contaminated food kills an estimated 420,000 people each year, with Africa and Asia being the worst hit.
