HEALTH
Clinical Trial Uses South Pacific Plant Kava To Treat Anxiety
An Australian clinical study has shown that Kava, a medicinal South Pacific plant, significantly reduced the symptoms of people suffering from anxiety.
One Step Closer To A Blood Test For Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered blood markers that could be used for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
H7N9 Genes Originated From Four Sources: Lancet Study
The novel avian influenza A H7N9 virus might have evolved from at least four origins, say Chinese researchers.
Adults Also Can’t Resist Junk Food Advertising, Study
The idea that adults are better equipped than children to resist junk food advertising has been debunked by a new study.
Study Finds That Dark Chocolate Improves Calmness
A new study has found that eating dark chocolate may increase calmness and contentedness due to the polyphenols found in cocoa.
Babies Whose Mothers Eat Junk Food Are Born Addicted, Study
Research in rats suggests that mothers who eat junk food while pregnant give birth to babies who are addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet.
Pressure In Philippines To End Ban On Formula Milk Aid
The infant formula industry is pushing through legislative changes that will allow formula donations in future emergencies.
Scientists Identify Novel Genetic Markers For Lou Gehrig’s Disease In Han Chinese
Scientists have identified two novel genetic variants associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in the Han Chinese population.
Will Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?
Evidence shows that green tea extract in tandem with an additional compound could be effective for body weight control and type 2 diabetes.
