Health News On February 8, 2010

'Sexting' is okay - the Supreme People's Court in China has clarified in a surprising verdict - so long as its consensual.

An official explained that crackdown on... Read more

The efforts of millions of people who try to keep in shape with jogging, swimming or hitting the gym have been rendered useless after scientists claimed the activities were a waste of time.... Read more

The British Government, in a recent report, warns of the increasing risk of network-related attacks that the country is facing. The frequency and seriousness of these cyber onslaughts should not be underestimated.... Read more

Online programs which advocate the consumption of fruits and vegetables can motivate people to eat healthy, a new study has revealed.

After a 12-month long study, researchers at Henry Ford Hospital insist providing information and tips ab... Read more

An international team led by researchers from Columbia University Medical Center says that an investigational drug that inhibits serotonin synthesis in the gut, administered orally once daily, effectively cured osteoporosis in mice and rats. The ... Read more

A study released today says that workers exposed to tricholorethylene (TCE), a chemical once widely used to clean metal such as auto parts, may be at a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study will be presented at the Am... Read more

New research published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases says that women with gout are at greater risk of a heart attack than men with the disease. ... Read more

Scientists from Carnegie Mellon University have zeroed in on a potential therapeutic target for controlling viral infection.

Within a virus's tiny exterior is a... Read more

There are some horror stories told by low-caste people in the sub-continent.

Kalli Biswokarma was tortured by neighbours in her village in Nepal for two days and forced to eat human waste before she finally gave in and confessed to ... Read more

There is a total collapse of all systems in Zimbabwe, but education does not seem to be a victim.

"No disruption to learning" touts a newspaper ad for a new private Zimbabwean school, one of many springing up in living rooms, backyards and ... Read more