Sex infections still growing in US,says CDC
2009-11-16 15:23:31
American squeamishness about talking about sex has helped keep common sexually transmitted infections far too common, especially among vulnerable teens, US researchers reported on Monday.
Thinking of loved ones helps reduce pain: study
2009-11-16 10:01:42
The mere thought of loved ones can help reduce pain, a new study suggests.
Green tea's anti-cancer effect gets more evidence
2009-11-12 18:49:07
A new U.S. study has shown that green tea may help reduce the risk of oral cancer, although scientists are reluctant to officially endorse green tea as an effective way of cancer prevention.
Scientists: New dinosaur species found in SAfrica
2009-11-12 17:47:27
A newly discovered dinosaur species that roamed the Earth about 200 million years ago may help explain how the creatures evolved into the largest animals on land, scientists in South Africa said Wednesday.
Speech gene explains why we talk: Study
2009-11-12 08:26:38
Chimps, our nearest relatives, don't talk. We do. Now scientists have pinpointed a mutation in a gene that might help explain the difference.
Girls taking sweetened drinks may gain more weight
2009-11-10 14:30:15
Girls taking two or more sweetened drinks daily may have more body fat later, a new study suggests.
Lack of health care worsens women's life quality: WHO
2009-11-10 13:47:11
Despite living six to eight years longer than men, women lack essential health care throughout their lives, particularly as teenagers and elderly people, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
H1N1 flu death toll tops 6,000: WHO
2009-11-07 16:03:54
At least 6,071 people worldwide have been killed by the A/H1N1 influenza as infections continue to increase quickly in the northern hemisphere, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a latest update on Friday.
Drinking rainwater doesn't increase risk of illness: Study
2009-11-05 10:18:48
Drinking untreated rainwater is safe for your health, according to an Australian study.
Astronomers see 'skeleton' of universe
2009-11-05 10:01:46
Astronomers in Chile and Japan have for the first time seen part of the "cosmic web" of galaxies that permeates the known universe in a gigantic assembly some seven billion light-years from Earth.
Fiddler crabs save neighbors, get sex in return
2009-11-05 09:20:00
In the world of fiddler crabs, the best form of protection is, apparently, prostitution, according to an Australian study published on Wednesday.
Folic acid linked to childhood asthma: Australian study
2009-11-04 15:33:47
Pregnant women, who take folic acid supplements to boost their baby's health, are increasing their risk of having a child with asthma, a groundbreaking Australian study revealed on Wednesday.