HEALTH
Want A Happy Retirement? Manage Your Free Time Better
How well retirees plan their free time is more important than the amount of free time on hand, according to a study conducted in Taiwan.
The Vicious Circle Of Low Birth Weight In Pakistan
A third of babies born in Pakistan have low birth weight but the reasons behind these alarming numbers are not clear.
Mobile Mental Health Care Pilot Kicks Off In Jakarta
Indonesia has launched the Mobile Mental Health Service, an initiative aimed at improving mental health in the country.
Community-Based Rehab Helped Asian Heart Disease Patients
A new study highlights the effectiveness of community-based cardiovascular prevention among Asian patients.
Vietnam Vets Twice As Likely To Have Leukemia, Study
Vietnam war veterans have double the rate of chronic lymphatic leukemia compared to the general population, says a new study.
Treating Diabetes May Help Chronic Schizophrenics
Researchers have discovered that the prevention and treatment of diabetes might help to reduce the cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Stroke Risk Similar Among Men And Women Smokers Worldwide
Smoking may cause similar stroke risks for men and women, but women smokers may be at greater risk for hemorrhagic stroke.
Flu Jab May Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study
A study has found that flu vaccination could lower the risk of heart attack in middle-aged people with narrowed arteries.
Vedolizumab Shown To Be Effective For Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
The results from two phase 3 studies evaluating vedolizumab for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have been published.
