Teen dads' babies at risk for problems
2008-02-07 11:37:59
The babies of teenage fathers are at higher risk for problems such as premature birth, low birth weight and neonatal death, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday.
Yoga helps survivors of natural disasters
2008-02-07 11:35:45
A 1-week yoga program reduced stress and anxiety among survivors of the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean islands of Andaman and Nicobar in December 2004, researchers from India report.
Scientists create three-parent embryo
2008-02-05 21:44:49
Scientists have created a human embryo with three parents in a breakthrough they hope could lead to effective treatments for a range of serious hereditary diseases.
Nature and nurture play role in mental illness
2008-02-05 12:31:18
Variations in a gene helped shield adults who had endured child abuse from becoming depressed as adults, US researchers said on Monday in a study.
Fat people cheaper to treat, study says
2008-02-05 11:42:10
Preventing obesity and smoking can save lives, but it doesn't save money, researchers reported Monday.
Nature giving way to virtual reality
2008-02-05 09:44:30
As people spend more time communing with their televisions and computers, the impact is not just on their health, researchers say. Less time spent outdoors means less contact with nature and, eventually, less interest in conservation and parks.
Happiness lowest at midlife - study
2008-02-05 06:56:43
Happiness over the course of a lifetime follows a U-shaped curve and hits bottom at midlife, according to a study published Monday.
Chemicals in baby products raise concern
2008-02-04 14:38:15
Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.
Finnish patient gets new jaw from own stem cells
2008-02-02 09:37:47
Scientists in Finland said they had replaced a 65-year-old patient's upper jaw with a bone transplant cultivated from stem cells isolated from his own fatty tissue and grown inside his abdomen.
Parenting lessons don't help
2008-02-02 08:25:46
A study shows parent trainings fail to reduce behavioural problems in toddlers, suggesting coaching on how to rear children may be a waste of time and money.
Soccer matches can break fans' hearts
2008-02-01 08:53:08
Watching a big soccer match can strain a fan's heart - not just figuratively, but literally, German researchers reported on Wednesday.
Sleeping sickness worries Angola: official
2008-02-01 07:44:56
The sleeping sickness is a worrying problem in Angola and the world as well, a top health official said here on Thursday, calling for more efforts to fight against it.