HEALTH
Obesity Could Cost You US$19,000 Per Child
Research suggests that childhood obesity leads to an additional US$19,000 in lifetime medical costs per child.
Brain Scans To Detect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A study shows that PET scans could potentially be used to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.
Generation X Kids Fatter Than Baby Boomers
Although they have similar levels of physical activity, people from Generation X are more than twice as likely to be obese, compared to baby boomers at the same age.
Brains Know When To Stop Drinking Water
Scientists have found that drinking water can activate different areas of the brain, depending on whether the subject is thirsty or satiated.
Small Bite, Big Threat
Mosquitoes, flies, ticks and bugs may be a threat to your health and that of your family, warns the World Health Organization.
WHO Declares Southeast Asia Polio-Free
After three years of zero polio cases, the World Health Organization has certified that Southeast Asia is polio-free.
China Halves TB Prevalence In Just Twenty Years
China has reduced tuberculosis prevalence by 50% over the past 20 years, five years ahead of the target set by a global partnership.
The Brain’s Inability To Change Linked To Chronic Pain
A study of patients with chronic headaches suggests that pain is linked with the brain's ability to change with use.
Stop Peeing In Pools, Scientists Say
Not only is peeing in the swimming pool antisocial, it could also harm your health, according to a study.
