Body size-height and weight- may influence women's lifespan far more than it does men's, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Jan 21, 2019
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It's one of the first questions asked by many newly-diagnosed cancer patients—"What are my chances of beating this?" Often there is no clear answer, with survival rates differing widely depending on the cancer stage and ...
Jan 10, 2019
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Tobacco remains the biggest public health threat, killing more than seven million people globally every year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised progress in Nigeria, but concerns remain about effective implementation.
Jan 8, 2019
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(HealthDay)—A "low-energy-dense food diet" sounds like just another weight loss fad, but it's an approach with decades of research behind it.
Jan 8, 2019
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Did you make a New Year's resolution this year? If so, you are participating in a social as well as a personal ritual. The patterns of resolutions, considered collectively, reveal what many of us consider to be virtuous.
Jan 3, 2019
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New research has found that instructing people to pay attention to large or thin bodies can influence their body image, and may provide hope for new treatments for people with body image problems.
Dec 20, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Infants born addicted to opioids may be more likely to have smaller heads that might hinder their development, new research suggests.
Dec 10, 2018
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Children whose parents take more than a year to get pregnant and who use fertility treatment may be at heightened risk of developing asthma, suggests a large population-based study, published online in the journal Thorax.
Dec 4, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Even when eating nutritiously, healthy aging depends on moderating the number of calories you take in.
Nov 1, 2018
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Despite today's laws and public attitude against overt discrimination, subtle forms of prejudice are still active in the marketplace—often without our awareness. Previous research has shown that overweight or obese customers ...
Oct 26, 2018
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