HEALTH
Researchers Develop Therapy Device For Stroke Victims
Researchers have developed a new stroke rehabilitation device to help patients recovery faster.
Targeting Mental Defeat Could Help Chronic Pain Sufferers, Study
A new study of Hong Kong chronic pain patients suggests that targeting feelings of mental defeat could prevent severe depression and anxiety.
Meditating Before Class May Lead to Better Grades, Study
Meditating before class may lead to better grades, according to a new experimental study.
Agrochemicals Linked To Chronic Kidney Disease In Sri Lanka
Researchers have linked the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka to indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides.
Global Burden Of Dengue Is Triple Current Estimates, Study Says
The global burden of dengue infection is more than triple current estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), a new study says.
Meditation Allows Brain To Control Body Temperature, Say Scientists
Scientists report that the meditating brain can control core body temperature, a finding that could help in boosting immunity to fight infectious diseases or immunodeficiency.
New Genes That Influence Height And Weight Identified
An international team of researchers has identified 11 new genes associated with human body measurements like height and weight.
Scientists Find Gene For Hereditary Epilepsy
Researchers have tracked a hereditary gene responsible for a common form of epilepsy known as focal or partial epilepsy.
WHO: Everything You Need To Know About The H7N9 Influenza Virus
The World Health Organization has released a FAQ list answering some questions relating to the H7N9 influenza A virus outbreak in China.
