Most smokers worldwide support workplace bans: poll
Even smokers support bans to prohibit lighting up in the workplace, according to a new survey.
Fertility center tips growth
Despite growing fertility problems in the capital, the city's only center offering egg freezing said it has not made any money since its opening in July.
No cancer risk from hair dyes
Hair dyes pose no cancer risk, according to Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
Small steps, big benefits
Climbing stairs daily helps to lower the risk of suffering a stroke, according to the German Stroke Foundation.
Fresh insight into Parkinson's
People of Japanese and European descent who have mutant versions of five genes may be at higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, two large teams of researchers have found.
Most Vit C goes down the drain
Vitamin C does not protect against colds, according to Germany's Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG).
Brush teeth for mental health
Good oral care such as regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist, may help aging adults keep their thinking skills intact, according to a US study.
The good news about catching a cold
People who have had repeated flu infections - or repeated flu vaccines - may have some protection against the new pandemic swine influenza, United States researchers said on Monday.
Pets picking up H1N1
People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too - their pets.
Texting helps people get sun-smart
Texting people to remind them to wear sunscreen daily actually works, research shows.
Australian doctors operate into the night on conjoined twins
A team of Australian surgeons worked all day yesterday on a delicate and complicated surgery to separate twin sisters who are joined at the top of the head.
Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease: study
Slow walking may not only mean getting to your destination later but it could also be taking its toll on your health, according to a French study.
In Amazon, a frustrated search for cancer cures
The task of harvesting the secrets of Brazil's vast Amazon rain forest that could help in the battle against cancer largely falls to Osmar Barbosa Ferreira and a big pair of clippers.
Had flu? You may have H1N1 protection
People who have had repeated flu infections -- or repeated flu vaccines -- may have some protection against the new pandemic swine influenza, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Make toilets cool to fix sanitation woes, expert says
Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organization, has a theory about why governments and people are so reluctant to talk about hygiene: it isn't cool.
