Vegan diet can help diabetes patients cut costs, doctors' group finds
Berlin (dpa) - Diabetes patients who want a thinner waistline and a fatter wallet could do worse than consider going vegan,…
When, where, what else to know if your youngster wants pierced ears
Your child may want a piercing, but risks are involved, plus there is aftercare to consider. What parents should know…
What is a brain aneurysm – as Kim Kardashian opens up about diagnosis
Most brain aneurysms are small and do not cause symptoms. London (PA Media/dpa) - In a teaser for the upcoming season…
Eating disorders abound among teens but here are some ways to help
More and more young people are struggling with mental health problems, including eating disorders. A medic explains what causes them,…
How does sugar affect our heart health?
Consuming too much sugar doesn’t just affect your waistline — it could be putting your heart at serious risk. Learn…
Menopause: The end of fertility, but a new period of possibilities
The menopause is a slow transition involving physical and emotional changes. Hormone replacement therapy, exercise and herbal remedies can all…
New dinosaur species found in Argentina may be one of world’s oldest
High in the Andes, an area nearly inhospitable with winds whipping through the mountains and temperatures plummeting, researchers found an…
Five silent risk factors of osteoporosis
A new campaign backed by Britain's Queen Camilla is encouraging people to check their risk of osteoporosis using a quick…
Conservationists argue against 'selective' targeting of palm oil
Jakarta (dpa) - Palm is the world's most widely used vegetable oil and likely the most versatile, featuring in anything from…
How staying social later in life can benefit your brain
Socialising can have amazing impacts on our memory, mood and mental health. When engaging socially, we stimulate multiple brain regions…