Mental Health 'bible' Is UpdatedMonday, May 20, 2013 An update to one of the most important manuals in mental health - known as the bible of psychiatry - has been unveiled.Controversy and criticism has surrounded work on the fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5.Critics say the rulebook turns normal ... |
Retirement 'harmful to health', study saysSaturday, May 18, 2013 Retirement has a detrimental impact on mental and physical health, a new study has found.The study, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs IEA, a think tank, found that retirement results in a drastic decline in health in the medium and long term.The IEA said the study suggests p ... |
Health benefits of chewing gumsThursday, May 16, 2013 A person will find it very irritating and annoying to see the other chew gum. We find it extremely disgusting when we see someone chewing with their mouth open. No one wants to see the other with gums in their mouth, spinning it and rolling it in different directions. But unlike other addicting ... |
Milestone in medical human 'cloning'Thursday, May 16, 2013 Human cloning has been used to produce early embryos, marking a significant step for medicine, say US scientists.The cloned embryos were used as a source of stem cells, which can make new heart muscle, bone, brain tissue or any other type of cell in the body.The study, published in the jou ... |
Women live longer than men-their immune systems age more slowlyThursday, May 16, 2013 Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a new study has revealed.As their body defences weaken with the passing years, the increasing susceptibility of men to disease shortens their lives, it is claimed.Life expectancy in the UK is 79 years for men and ... |
How formula could increase breast-feeding ratesWednesday, May 15, 2013 One of the surprising ways to boost breast-feeding rates among new moms may involve formula, according to the latest research.With a growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of breast-feeding for both mom and baby, public health experts celebrate each time a hospital receives Baby-Frien ... |
Malaria hope: Bacteria that make mosquitoes resistantWednesday, May 15, 2013 Researchers have found a strain of bacteria that can infect mosquitoes and make them resistant to the malaria parasite.The study, in the journal Science, showed the parasite struggled to survive in infected mosquitoes.Malaria is spread between people by the insects so it is hoped that giving ... |
20 things to say to your daughter before she's grownWednesday, May 15, 2013 I always wanted to have daughters -- and I got them. I love every minute of it, from the tea parties and pedicures to what we affectionately mostly call the hair wars in our house. But Id be lying if I said it was easy. From a very young age our girls are targeted with messed-up media messa ... |
Five health benefits of masturbationMonday, May 13, 2013 Science has shown that being master of your domain can provide additional feel-great benefits. Masturbation is part of a healthy sex life, says Gloria Brame, Ph.D., a clinical sexologist. Its totally safe and harmless. Its healthier than brushing your teeth every day. Below is five health ... |
Dirty air link to insulin resistanceSunday, May 12, 2013 Childrens exposure to air traffic pollution could increase their risk of insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes in adults, suggests a study in Diabetologia.German research on 397 10-year-olds found that living close to a major road increased resistance by 7 per 500m.Air pollutants ... |
48% of Girls in Iran, believe that menstruation is a diseaseThursday, May 09, 2013 Is Menstruation a Disease?Does hearing the word menstruation, cause you to frown or scowl your face as if it is something disguising and not worth mentioning in public? I am directing this question mostly to men. In this era, when science and technology has given us a very clear and vivid e ... |
Autistic children see movement twice as quickly as those without conditionThursday, May 09, 2013 Children with autism see simple movement twice as quickly as other children their age, according to a new study.Scientists think this this hypersensitivity to motion may provide clues to what causes the disorder.The findings may explain why some people suffering with autism are sensitive to ... |
Pregnancy flu 'link to baby bipolar'Thursday, May 09, 2013 Flu during pregnancy may increase the risk of the unborn child developing bipolar disorder later in life, research suggests.A study of 814 expectant women, published in JAMA Psychiatry, showed that infection made bipolar four times more likely.The overall risk remained low, but it echoes sim ... |
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