HEALTH
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.
Long Nights And Lazy Days Could Mean An Early Grave
The combination of sleeping and sitting too much plus a lack of exercise is a triple threat to your health, increasing your risk of dying by four times.
Schizophrenia In The Media: What A Difference A Name Makes
Although the Japanese term for schizophrenia was changed in 2002 to reduce the stigma attached to the condition, it continued to be associated with crime in the newspapers.
