Who gets to give dietary advice? Health coach fights law
CANDICE CHOI NEW YORK: In California, Heather Del Castillo offered tips on natural eating as a health coach. But in Florida, the title didn't qualify...
Eating blueberries can improve heart health
LONDON: Eating a cup of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 15 per cent, according to a study. The...
Depression may put women at risk of chronic diseases
SYDNEY: Women who experience symptoms of depression, even without a clinical diagnosis, are at an increased risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, according to...
US measles count nears 1,000, surpassing 25-year-old record
NEW YORK: US health officials May 30 reported 971 measles cases so far this year, the highest tally in 27 years, and experts say...
Airborne metal pollution is associated with an increased risk of premature death in humans, according to a study. The researchers used wild moss samples to estimate human exposure to airborne metal particles in order to analyse the relationship between atmospheric metal pollution and risk of mortality.
LONDON: Airborne metal pollution is associated with an increased risk of premature death in humans, according to a study. The researchers used wild moss samples...
New Zealand's 1st 'well-being budget' targets mental health
WELLINGTON: New Zealand's government has announced it will spend billions of dollars more on mental health services and combatting child poverty as part of...
Body shaming leads to more weight gain in kids
NEW YORK: Teasing and bullying overweight children could act as a catalyst in further increasing their weight by 33 per cent, compared to obese...
Kerala govt in constant contact with health ministry after Nipah virus confirmation: CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government Tuesday said it is in "constant contact" with the Union Health ministry in the wake of confirmation about Nipah infecting...
NEW DELHI: In a bid to promote a gas-based economy, the new government may cut customs duty on liquefied natural gas (LNG) to zero...
NEW DELHI: The Ganga river’s water is absolutely unfit for "direct drinking" and only seven spots from where it passes can be consumed after...