High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk
People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds.
Scientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucial
Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said on Sunday.
Obesity and depression are a two-way street
People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming obese, Dutch researchers have found.
Your best diet? It might be in your genes
Can't lose weight on a low-fat diet? Maybe you need to cut carbs instead, and a new genetic test may point the way, maker Interleukin Genetics Inc reported on Wednesday.
Calcium and vitamin D may not cut cholesterol
People looking to improve their heart health by lowering their cholesterol levels won't find help from calcium and vitamin D supplements, according to a new study.
Rise in self-diagnosis of bipolar disorder
Psychiatrists in Britain claim to have discovered a new phenomenon -- people diagnosing themselves with bipolar disorder, according to research published on Monday.
Long-term cannabis use increases risk of mental ills
Young adults who started using cannabis at an early age and used it for several years are at increased risk of being diagnosed with a form of psychosis, of hallucinating or having delusions, a study published Monday found.
Talk therapy reduces back pain
People with chronic low-back pain can benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, a new British report shows.
Simple test could cut excessive antibiotic use
If doctors used an existing simple lab test on patients with coughs or flu-like symptoms they would be better able to decide which of them might benefit from antibiotics, scientists said on Thursday.
Too early to declare swine flu peak over
It is too early to declare that the peak of the global swine flu pandemic is over, the World Health Organisation said Wednesday.
