As different as apples and pears
2010-10-13 09:09:58
Scientists have found more than 30 new gene variations linked to obesity and fat in research they say could help explain why some people get so overweight, and why some are apple shaped and some shaped like pears.
Remote control kids need to get out more
2010-10-13 09:09:58
Hiding the TV remote and games console controller is a good thing to do to kids if it's the only way to limit the time they spend in front of a screen, according to a study.
Pepper supplement may not work for weight loss
2010-10-13 08:46:41
A chemical found in chili peppers that is being touted as a weight loss aid may not be as useful as its manufacturer would like people to think, a new study suggests.
Too much TV, computers bad even for active children: study
2010-10-12 08:53:28
More than two hours a day spent watching television or playing computer games could put a child at greater risk for psychological problems regardless of their activity levels, according to a British study.
Dieters need a good night's sleep to fight fat: study
2010-10-11 10:36:20
Getting too little sleep might prevent dieters from losing body fat, according to a small U.S. study.
Obese? Apple or pear shaped? It may be your genes
2010-10-11 09:45:00
Scientists have found more than 30 new gene variations linked to obesity and fat in research they say could help explain why some people get so overweight, and why some are apple shaped and some shaped like pears.
Can Internet use trigger depression?
2010-10-11 09:44:54
Teenagers with unhealthy online habits may be at greater risk of depression, new findings from China hint.
Living under a flight path may be bad for the heart: study
2010-10-11 09:44:47
Living with airplanes thundering over your head could put your heart at risk, according to a Swiss study.
Outdoor workout season
2010-10-11 09:20:03
Summer is over, and the bracing air of autumn is bright and fresh.
Works of art are part of the treatment at Beirut clinic
2010-10-04 09:36:13
When Jordanian artist Khaldoun Daoud entered the Rizq hospital, in Beirut, for the first time to visit his friend's daughter, he came up with the unusual idea of turning the clinic into a fine arts gallery.
Skin-deep worries
2010-10-02 09:24:52
Superfoods guru shepherds young people who fear getting old overnight.
Rocker soles boost posture, but not great for shaping up
2010-10-02 09:24:52
Better-toned thighs! Firmer buttocks! Such are the sales pitches by manufacturers of rocker-sole shoes. But shoes alone do not a dream figure make.