HEALTH & WELLBEING

Scary Spice Mel B. bids bye-bye to baby weight after passing her halfway mark to her goal and losing eight kilos after two months of Jenny Craig Program. But can dear, reliable Jenny really help those who are overweight or obese in eating off some pounds?

The Simplified Pathophysiology of Migraine Headaches. Patho what? Not interested, next page please! I understand that not a lot of people would really care about or rock their brains over technical and scientific mambo jumbo stuff such as the Pathophysiology of a disease or illness. These things are for the medical people go to school for to understand, give us a prescription on how to get rid of the pain, and get paid for.

Gossip Girl’s Chace Crawford, reportedly spent his New Year under the care of doctors because of a fall he took which required some stitches to his face. With the “Golden Boy” suffering from a nasty cut to his face, how bad can stitches be?

Dieticians from around the country have revealed what they consider to be three fad diets that you should avoid in the battle of the bulge.

American plastic surgeon Dr. McKay McKinnon successfully removed an 82-kilogramme tumour on a Vietnamese man's leg in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday and then removed another large-sized tumour on a woman's face in a separate operation the following day.

A new study showed that individuals who were not properly nourished while in the womb have reduced ability to store fact correctly later in life, putting them at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other age-related diseases.

The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, Pippa Middleton, is fast becoming the icon of a modern, athletic woman in Great Britain as she stays in shape by biking, running, swimming and joining triathlons. With triathlons gaining back its popularity, preparing for one can be such a daunting task, but a task that brings with it so many benefits.

British singer-song writer, Sarah Harding who is best known for being a member of Girls Aloud, admitted to having battled an addiction to sleeping pills over the last four years. With an addiction to sleeping pills being more and more common nowadays, arguably more so in famous personalities, what are the dangers of an addiction to it or just by taking it?

The star of the Avatar and the highly anticipated movie Wrath of the Titans, Sam Worthington, admitted to having a weakness for a woman’s smile, saying that he always falls for it. But aside from bagging “Perseus” himself, smiling can have a lot of benefits.

Remember the story of Alan Smith from New Zealand, and his dramatic recovery from a coma with mega-dose vitamin C? That story went viral and was featured in the New Zealand version of "60 Minutes." But some sources didn't have it quite right. The mega-dose vitamin C was not by IV for the last two weeks. They were through a uniquely new oral C product.

For many years we have been told by medical experts and nutritionists alike that it is crucial for our health to cut down on sodium as much as possible. Statistical data seems to show that a high dietary salt intake (primarily consisting in sodium chloride) can put people at risk of cardiovascular complications.

Do you remember when Barack Obama, as a senator and onetime constitutional law professor, opposed legislation he felt incriminated on the rights of American citizens?

U.S. researchers said Thursday that they have successfully produced the world's first genetically modified monkeys composed of cells taken from separate embryos.

Mariah Carey’s hubby, Nick Cannon, the famous comedian and master of improv, was recently rushed to a hospital after reportedly suffering from a kidney failure while they were enjoying their vacation in Aspen. With different people speculating buzzing on the matter, essentially: what is kidney failure?

Demi Moore, the statuesque actress known for her youthful looks, admits to having struggles with herself with a love-hate relationship with her body despite her beauty as she turns 50 this year. With even the most famous of celebrities doubting themselves, how important is body image?

Less protein intake could lead to more body fat, a new study suggests.

Microsoft Research is collaborating with researchers from the University of Washington to develop a 'smart' contact lens that can directly transmit digital information to the wearer's eye.

Britney Spears, the famed singer who got back up the horse and brought the world songs like “Oops, I Did it Again,” actually did it again – stay fit with regular exercise. But more importantly, through sleep and staying hydrated, because little do people know, getting enough sleep and drinking water can significantly help a person’s health, especially in losing weight.

Poisonous death cap mushrooms claimed the lives of two people at a New Year’s Eve party, said reports.

Sexual activity among those in the older age bracket is often viewed as non-existent. With age being the primary reason of why intercourse is perceived to be almost impossible, new research might change those views as it finds that with age, sexual satisfaction increases.

(Reuters) - Pierre Dukan recommended France to deal with child obesity by granting more exam points for slimness. Dukan, a nutritionist, was the person behind the famous yet contentious Dukan diet.

Nicole Polizzi, popularly known as Snooki, will be debuting her now slim body in the latest season of Jersey Shore this January thanks to exercise, and apparently, a commitment to cut down on drinking. With some saying that alcohol is only empty calories, is there any truth to cutting weight by cutting down the drinks?

An American surgeon, known for removing big tumors, will operate on a Vietnamese man Thursday to remove a one metre long, 90 kilogramme tumour in his right leg.

Mischa Barton, actress that took off with the hit series The O.C., was able to stay fit and tone even through the holidays thanks to running and a healthy diet – vegan. But could following a vegan diet really give someone a body like Barton’s?

As cancer research advances more cancer treatments are being offered to patients. Unfortunately for hopeful cancer patients these treatments are far from affordable and some of them may not be as safe and effective as conventional radiation treatment.

Managing anger is crucial. Anger is an outburst of an inner pain. It is considered as one of the most forceful emotions. It is also destructive to both emotional health and physiological health.

With Kobe Bryant scoring only 16 points in their last encounter against Denver, the injection the team doctor game him to numb the pain did little to help him, and has got people wondering what really happens when an athlete injures his wrist.

Authorities are concerned over the record-breaking heatwave in Australia, and it has asked the Aussies to take all the necessary precautions to avoid falling ill due to the rising temperatures. Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday reiterated public warnings issued by various concerned agencies as temperatures soared above 40 degrees and firefighters get busy with hundreds of fire cases in the southern states.

Texting is one of today’s most trusted and most popular choice when it comes to talking over distances. With gadgets like the average smart phone that can send texts, make calls, and go on social networking sites, it seems that everyone, especially teens, are hooked with clicking their keys.