Health News

Lower vitamin D levels found in children who drink non-cow's milk

Date: Oct-20-2014
A new study reveals that children who drink non-cow's milk - including rice, almond, soy and goat's milk - have lower blood levels of vitamin D than children who drink cow's milk.

Birth season linked to risk of later-life mood disorders

Date: Oct-20-2014
Our risk of developing mood disorders in adulthood may be influenced by the season during which we were born, according to new research.

Could eating more fish make antidepressants work better?

Date: Oct-20-2014
A new study suggests depressed patients who do not respond to antidepressants may have abnormal fatty acid metabolism. The solution? Eat more fatty fish.

Corneal inlays may remove need for reading glasses

Date: Oct-20-2014
A number of easily implanted corneal inlay products currently in development may soon remove the need for reading glasses to correct loss of near vision in aging eyes.

Pharaoh CT scans rewrite history of ankylosing spondylitis

Date: Oct-20-2014
Ankylosing spondylitis, a rheumatic disease, was previously believed to occur in Ancient Egypt. New CT scans of mummified remains have now put this theory in doubt.

Heightened risk of anxiety, depression among women after heart attack

Date: Oct-20-2014
Following a heart attack, women are more likely to develop anxiety and depression than men, claim researchers. They also say depression after a heart attack raises risk of death.

Scientists create fully functional 'organoids' of human intestines

Date: Oct-20-2014
Researchers have successfully grown fully functional intestinal 'organoids' and transplanted them into mice, paving the way for personalized treatments for digestive disorders.

Facebook may play role in marketing junk food to teens, young adults

Date: Oct-19-2014
Facebook and other social media sites may contribute to the marketing of unhealthy foods to teenagers and young adults, according to new research.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor brain function, death after cardiac arrest

Date: Oct-19-2014
Researchers find that patients who are vitamin D deficient may be more likely to have poor brain function or die following cardiac arrest than those with normal vitamin D levels.

Menopause is a reason to have a 'health audit,' claim experts

Date: Oct-18-2014
In line with International Menopause Day, a report recommends that women use menopause as an opportunity to review their health and lifestyle and make appropriate changes.