Asthma risk up to 4x higher near fracking sites: US study
Living near sites that extract natural gas by hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, may increase the risk of asthma up to four times, a study found.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Overweight mothers have larger babies: study
Overweight or obese women give birth to larger babies, says new research which could make some pregnant women think twice before reaching for that box of ice cream.
Wed Mar 16 2016
US urges screening adults for depression, including pregnant women
Evidence that combines screening for depression with "adequate support systems" may improve clinical outcomes by reducing or eliminating depression.
Wed Jan 27 2016
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
A UK study recommends that couples undertaking IVF should have up to six attempts, rather than the 3 or 4 embryo transfers that is currently standard practice.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Married people more likely to bounce back after surgery
People who are married are more likely to bounce back after heart surgery than those who are divorced, separated or widowed, US researchers said.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Vigorous exercise helps people live longer: study
Vigorous exercise, the kind that makes you sweat, get red in the face and breathe hard, may be better than moderate exercise.
Tue Apr 07 2015
Aspirin lowers colon cancer risk, but not for all
Taking aspirin or ibuprofen tends to reduce the risk of getting colon cancer for most people, but it does not work in a minority of people with certain genes, researchers said Tuesday.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Folic acid plus blood pressure drug lowers stroke risk: study
People who took folic acid supplements along with a medication for high blood pressure called enalapril were less likely to have a stroke.
Mon Mar 16 2015
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015