HEALTH
Leaders Issue Urgent Call For Polio-Free World
At the recent UN General Assembly in New York, heads of state from polio-endemic countries met with donors to pledge their support to stamp out the disease.
Hostile Gut Bacteria Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
New research shows that the composition of a person’s gut bacteria could play an important role in the development of type 2 diabetes.
Earlier Hepatitis B Treatment In Young Patients May Yield Better Results
Scientists in Singapore have found that young patients with Hepatitis B are not immune tolerant as previously thought.
Acupuncture May Offer Real But Modest Help For Chronic Pain
An analysis of 29 clinical trials suggests that acupuncture may be modestly better than no acupuncture or sham acupuncture for the treatment of some chronic pain.
Postnatal Depression: It Doesn’t Just Affect Women
An Australian study of over 3,000 fathers has found that approximately one in ten report high levels of distress in the first year after having a baby.
Malaria Parasite Is Driving Human Evolution In Asia-Pacific
A new study shows that the malaria species widespread in the Asia-Pacific region has been a key driver of human genome evolution.
Study To Find Role Of Emotional Wellness In Cancer Patients
Researchers in Australia are conducting a world-first study to further our understanding of how spiritual wellbeing affects quality of life for those affected by cancer.
Older Men Who Use Computers Have Lower Dementia Risk, Study
Having access to a personal computer lowers or decreases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older men by up to 40 percent, say researchers in Australia.
Coconut Oil Could Fight Tooth Decay, Study
Digested coconut oil is a natural antibiotic that may help to fight tooth decay, say scientists from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland.
