Here we feature some celebrities who have chosen a certain weight loss program and have even personally endorsed it.
Feeling a little bloated from your Christmas dinner? Then you should eat more sugary sweets to battle those overeating pangs.
Children's absenteeism may be far more problematic than missing out on class as new research finds it may be linked to their mental health.
Getting tattoos overseas turned out deadly for an Australian who tested HIV positive last week, with authorities confirming over the weekend that the patient contracted the virus while vacationing in Bali, Indonesia.
Sickle cells have a shorter life span (10 - 20 days) than the normal red blood cells (90 - 120 days). Every day the body produces new red blood cells to replace old ones, but sickle cells become destroyed so fast that the body cannot keep up. The red blood cell count drops, which results in anemia. This gives sickle cell disease its more common name, sickle cell anemia.
Christmas time is a wonderful opportunity to let the important people in your life know that you are about their health and well being.
Here is a look at some popular Christmas gifts for women, which include Christmas gifts and gadget options for your girlfriend, wife, friend, sister and even your mother.
What you eat determines the next shot of hunger pang. There are certain foods which leave you craving for more within a short duration. Let's check out the foods that cause hunger
Many northern Canadians are feeling the need to retract and just sleep the winter away on these shortest days of the year, but they should resist the temptation.
Could you soon learn new skills while you sleep? According to American scientists people can use dreaming as a tool to learn.
An Indonesian girl, who was swept away in the 2004 tsunami that hit her West Aceh village, was found alive Wednesday and reunited with her family after seven years of search for her home.
The Perth Magistrates Court fined Barrick Gold on Thursday $140,000 for the death of miner Daniel Williams in August 2009. Mr Williams fell into an ore chute at the underground mine of Barrick's Kanowna Belle gold mine near Kalgoorlie.
With jingles being sung around the world, "Santa Claus is coming to town," scientists and experts find it to be a miracle as to how old St. Nick can do it. Even if it's just a one-time event, what he does every year is quite a feat. So with everything happening during Christmas, is Santa Claus really ok?
Maintaining a proper diet is not just good for one’s body image; it is also good for the brain, according to a new study. Taking only a restricted number of calories activates a protein which helps the mind stay young and healthy until old age, the study suggests.
Groups of scientists were hired by the U.S. government to conduct a study about the fatal bird flu virus. The government wants the group to find out if the virus would alter to become more destructive to humans.
Wine drinking is often associated with luxury and riches, as opposed to beer and other forms of spirit drinking that is linked to the middle class. With each to his or her own lifestyles, does drinking wine and other spirits have any difference when it comes to health benefits?
Bioengineers and biologists from the University of California San Diego have created neon signs made from millions of bacteria that light up in unison.
Women with breast implants should consult their surgeons and sign up to a national register in case they are worried about suffering complications as serious as cancer, according to the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Police officers are the day to day unsung heroes of the world; going about the wee hours of the night and making things better and safer for everyone. However, aside from the occupational hazard that comes with crime fighting, thanks to the long and shifting hours of work it seems like sleeping disorders are now considered another occupational hazard.
When people think about the Mediterranean, two things come to mind: a great place to go to, and great food. Though only some have the opportunity to go to the region, a lot of people know about their cuisine and how it is said to prolong life.
A new study finds that limiting food intake can activate genes linked to longevity and brain function, which could lead to new treatments to extend life, improve memory and reduce risk of dementia.
Only 40 percent of mothers still exclusively breastfeed their babies at three months and 15 per cent of mothers are still breastfeeding at five months, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, which noted breastfeeding the traditional way are in steady decline.
The stressful life of today has got some people’s blood either boiling or their blood pressure shooting to the roof. However, new research might change things as those who have hypertension may need to dial it down to save their life.
Virtually nicotine-free cigarettes could help heavy smokers to quit the habit, according to an Auckland research.
A new study has bolstered the medical use of maggots in cleaning wounds by removing dead and unhealthy tissues.
The 'One That Got Away' singer might be a bit burnt out, as suggested by her kidding to have her hair all off.
Spring time will soon come and plant life will start to bloom once more. And as sure and as pleasant as that sounds, there is also the one thing that rouses every spring - ticks. Spreading everywhere, from animals, pets, to humans, ticks can be a minor nuisance. However, a good percentage of these ticks can transmit a disease that can cause major trouble.
Majority of Australians will have as their New Year's resolution to keep fit. Expected to cash in from this personal promise are gyms, fitness centres and personal trainers.
oybeans, widely grown and eaten around the world, are commonly used to make essentials like tofu, soy sauce, and soy milk. As good a reputation that they already have, new research findings suggest that the humble soybean can do more than just sate appetites - it can also help treat cancer.
Knee pains are one of the most debilitating punishment people can take on their joints. Plaguing both sexes, but more so for women, it is to be expected as one reaches middle age. With such crippling pain, a new 12-year study done may offer insights as to how much this really affects women.
Kate Middleton was declared the best-mannered person by the National League of Junior Cotillions for this year. Together with her husband, they top the "Ten Best-Mannered People of 2011" for the annual etiquette list.
