Kay Aviles

Scientists from University of Cambridge studied the rare and life-threatening form of hypoglycaemia and their findings were published on Journal Science on Oct 7, 2011.

Will Smith, Kobe Bryant and the incumbent United States President Barack Obama may need more Vitamin D than fair-skinned men, according to the study conducted by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Due to increased dangers of sun exposure, many people living in areas having the highest sunlight intensity have become conscious of their skin health. Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer plagues many fair-skinned people than dark-skinned. The key factor to such is the presence of melanin, the brown pigment that causes the dark color of the eyes, hair and skin, among others.

Angelina Jolie has been appointed as goodwill ambassador of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights since 2001. And as such, she has traveled across war-torn and poverty-stricken countries in Africa and Southeast Asia, urging governments to step up efforts in resolving human rights issues.

Osteoporosis is rapidly affecting more men today. In the latest survey initiated by the NCBI, there are estimated two million men in the United States afflicted by such crippling bone disorder. Due to serious complications, both morbidity and mortality rate in men with osteoporosis is greater compared with women; and the primary osteoporosis has been linked to alteration in the secretion of sex steroid, vitamin D-parathyroid hormone, and growth of hormone-insulin-like growth factor-1 axis, among...

Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has been helping the United Nations in its campaign for the welfare of refugees in poor and war-torn countries in both Asia and Africa. Her role involves a lot of travels visiting villages and reaching out to war and savage victims.

According to the statistics collected from American Cancer of Society, melanoma—the more serious form of skin cancer—affects more white men than African men. About 70,230 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in 2011 in the United States. Of that figure, 40,010 are men.

More than for beauty and glamour, caring for one's skin entails good health. It is an investment made for longevity and optimal health. As the American Cancer Society revealed that men are more vulnerable to melanoma than women, changes have been made in men's lifestyle. More men are now aware of what needs to be done to protect them from deadly skin cancers.

A new study of U.S. Medicare patients published in the Journal of Urology concludes that having a prostate biopsy doubles the risks of hospitalization for varied infections and medical complications within a month of the procedure.

Living alone is associated with a substantially increased risk of alcohol-related mortality, irrespective of gender, socioeconomic status, or the specific cause of death.

"Twilight Saga" actress, Kristin Stewart, flaunts some skin for November issue of GQ UK magazine. Known for her usual outfit of skinny jeans and tee shirts in most of her interviews, Kristin has given in to the demands of seeing the "woman" in her as she posed in black bikini before the famous photographer Norman Jean Roy.

The Dukan diet has caught the attention of almost half of the world after news spread that Kate Middleton's mother is following the protein-high diet program in preparation for her daughter's royal wedding. When Kate, whose height is 5"10 has been engaged to Princess William, the public has observed her weight to have dropped to 120 pounds. As such, she wears very well size 2 dresses.

Kate Middleton is not just the top trending topic for her royal marriage. Her slim figure at 5"10 height has also stirred people across the world, especially those who are having a hard time shedding off pounds.

Long before the Dukan Diet became a phenomenal international success thanks to its unsolicited and unofficial endorsement by Kate Middleton's mother, Dr. Pierre Dukan, the restrictive diet's author warned of its side-effects commonly associated with high-protein diet regimen. Among them are moodiness, bad breath, constipation, dry mouth and fatigue.

Since her marriage to Prince William on April 29, Duchess Catherine has been busy visiting various charity organizations to help her decide which of those organizations she will focus on supporting. Public and voluntary service is part of the duty of the British royal family.

Perth medical oncologist and Professor Guy Van Hazel criticized Austrian advocate of an alternative cancer therapy that resulted in four deaths in Perth.

For centuries, mankind has been inspired to search for an efficient approach to quench its thirst for eradicating excess fats and toning muscles. Obesity and weight-related diseases have plagued a huge chunk of the world's population.

27-year old woman, Canley Heights was arrested by Australian police in a raid on her home on Diamond Crescent, Bonnyrigg in Southwest of Sydney on Thursday morning.

When news about the favorite royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton gracing the opening ceremony of Oak Centre for Children and Young People went viral, hundreds of children and young adults have a particular reason to wear a smile on that day.

The United States Federal Trade Commission announced on Wednesday Reebok International Limited will shell out $25-million worth of refund to eligible consumers who bought Reebok EasyTone sneakers and Reebok apparel on or after December 5, 2008.

The U.S. Federal regulators announced on Wednesday International sports shoe line Reebok International limited will pay a total of $25 million refunds to its customers for false health claims over its EasyTone line sneakers.

Reebok has released a response statement to settlement issue stating the shoe company maintains EasyTone's fitness claims despite the $25 million settlement case.

In the recently published 2011 IT Industry Competitive Index report, South Korea ranks 19th place with 60.8 points.

South Korea's ruling Grand National Party seeks to ameliorate relations with neighbor North Korea through economic cooperation and humanitarian assistance, The Korea Times reported.

Australian citizens have shown a growing distrust in their federal government and fellow citizens, less individual connectedness and a weakening of communal organizations, "Mapping Social Cohesion Report" stated in its report.

Japan's Finance Minister Jun Azumi told media on a news conference on Tuesday that Japanese government is ready to take measures to relieve some of Europe's mounting debts, reports NHK World News.

China's security officials headed by Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu have visited Islamabad on Tuesday to pursue Pakistan's cooperation in seizing Chinese Muslim extremists who may be seeking refuge in the Muslim territory, reports said.

Beijing's efforts to revive the six-nation nuclear disarmament dialogue with North Korea will still be pursued amidst China's efforts to continue assisting North Korea in boosting economic and trade reforms, reports Xinhua News Agency.

As South Korea gears up for economic advancement, the South Korean government seems to be overlooking a domestic issue-the protection and welfare of the elderly.