HEALTH
Myth That Overweight People Live Longer
Researchers in Australia have busted the myth that overweight people live longer than people with a lower body mass index (BMI).
13 Million Smoking Deaths In China Could Be Prevented By 2050, Study
Almost 13 million smoking deaths could be prevented in China by 2050 if WHO guidelines were implemented, according to projections from the China SimSmoke simulation model.
Twins Provide Clues For Fighting Cancer
Researchers who analyzed the genomes of a pair of twins have identified a novel drug target for treating recurring and deadly malignancies.
Do Falling Stock Prices Drive People Crazy?
Falling stock prices lead to increased hospitalizations for mental disorders, according to a new study in Taiwan.
Manga Helps To Promote Healthy Eating
A pilot study has found that exposure to Manga (Japanese comics) promoting fruit intake may encourage youths to consume healthy snacks.
S’pore To Study Loss Of Immunity In Elderly
A collaborative effort in Singapore will start a Phase IV clinical trial to understand age-related loss of immunity in the elderly.
Harmful Immune Responses Dampened By Blocking Cytokine IL-21
Mice lacking the receptor for the cytokine IL-21 have less severe symptoms, suggesting that IL-21 is a potential therapeutic target in immune diseases.
Changing The Way You Run May Be Harmful
Changing your running technique might not offer the performance and injury avoidance benefits that running blogs would have you believe.
Quality Of Acupuncture Needles Must Be Improved, Study
The quality of acupuncture needles is high, but should be improved to avoid potential problems such as pain and skin reactions, researchers say.
