Health & Lifestyle

醫院管理局擴大藥物名冊範圍，包括罕見病結節性硬化症及多發性硬化症的藥物，結節性硬化症協會主席阮佩玲說，門檻不變無助改善大部分患者病情；立法會議員張超雄認為當局的批核進度緩慢，當局應簡化及加快程序。

Breastfed babies are more likely to turn into well-educated and higher-earning adults, according to a major long-term study.

菓飴都可以自己整？！
自家製一個高檔全盒，仲啖啖新鮮果香！
噚日情人節意猶未盡？送他或她一份親手自製小禮物，繼續sweet sweet！
只需10分鐘，一齊整啦！

Lifewire仝人恭祝大家身體健康！狗年大吉！恭喜！恭喜！

A 36-year-old woman, who has been living with a rare muscular disease since she was a child, has been honored for her determination not to yield to adversities in life and her fearless and positive attitude toward death.

Hong Kong people used the term "AA 制" to ask their friend paying the money seperately, in fact the word and the origin is not occur in English, this term is only popular in Hong Kong.

On the 31 October each year, Halloween is celebrated by children and adults around the world. While many love the chance to dress up, Halloween is not for everyone.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor made the pledge in a Facebook post on Saturday, in response to an open letter by paralysed 23-year-old patient Josy Chow Pui-shan who was born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic disorder that gradually destroys physical abilities such as walking and breathing.

今年10月27日，定為「粉紅服飾日」，為響應此活動，大家都穿戴粉紅服飾，以表示支持乳癌患者。

Mere smelling of food can now make you fat!

A new study claims, walking just 25 minutes a day could stave off the debilitating effects of dementia and slow its effects by boosting blood flow to the brain.

The dentist warns, brushing the wrong way can damage a person's oral health.

US firm Bioquark is going to test stem cell theory on brain dead patients. They has developed a series of injections that can reboot the brain - and they plan to try it out on humans this year.

The recovery position has been the key part of first-aid advice for decades, but it should no longer be used on accident victims, researchers have said.

People love weekend lie-in to make up for a lack for sleep during workdays, however, research says it can raise your chance of getting heart disease.

People suggested a glass of wine a day help improving heart health, let’s see how science says today.

Stripy t-shirt have been staple in our wardrobes since it can do mix and match easily, but scientists have found patterns of parallel lines could cause headaches.

As a global language, emoji icons can be everything but we lack an emoji to describe menstruation. Girls’ rights organization wants to change it through a social media campaign.

During cold winter, people like having foot baths before bedtime. it can help on their body temperature and sleep. But according to Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there are more advantages for having foot bath in Summer.

The number of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric have raised recently, but the waiting time for public hospitals in Hong Kong is long and they may pass the prime for treatment and even lead to other comorbidities that have a negative impact on growth. There is charity organization to launch program for the grassroots level family to provide early diagnosis and treatment for their children who have ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and conditional disorders.

A people sponsor more than $100,000 for 4 city students joining the Sahara Desert 250 km marathon. 4 students successfully completed, but also an important step for their life lesson.

Use your imagination to guess an Chinese four words idiom.

Having Cerebral Palsy (CP), college student Alicia Lam has to complete an electrotherapy once a week. More because of the right hand palm, fingers are not controlled to bend, she was teased by her classmates. Due to her ability, her academic result may not as good as the others.

"Aircraft legs" or "economy class syndrome", the official medical name is "deep venous thrombosis"(DVT) or "travel thrombosis”. What is it about?

Researchers found a link between 'nocturnal' sleeping habits and intelligence. It shows you have been able to adapt to a modern lifestyle and sleep patterns. By comparison, our ancestors were more likely to go to bed and wake up early

Dietary habits are one of the factors that determine the success of blood donation. In view of the fact that low hemoglobin level affects the public's blood donation, the public is suspended from the situation of blood donation. At present, the Hong Kong Red Cross calls on the public to cultivate a balanced diet by eating nutritious food to get well prepare before blood donation.

A hot morning shower can wake you up and even boost creativity, according to some research. But if you want to improve your sleep, showering at night is the way to go. Experts say there's evidence that a night shower can help you drift off, if you time it just right.

Sesame Street is adding a new character to its ranks – a muppet called Julia, who has autism.

Researchers surprised to find no relationship between family-meal frequency and weight.

Hong Kong Chief Executive election 2017 was over yesterday. Carrie Lam gained 777 votes to win the election. The meaning of "7" covers various meaning in Western culture.

You are travelling with donkey, cat, wolf, cow and raccoon dog, because of the difficulties you have to abandon an animal in order, what is your abandon order? What is the last thing left behind?

Many Hong Kong people love to eat in midnight. However, the latest cooperation study from Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Toronto, Canada and the University of Utrecht, Netherlands pointed out that the Hong Kong Women who have midnight eating as a habit for up to 20 years or more, their risk of getting breast cancer is 3 times higher than other people who have no midnight eating. Eating flour noodles, rice and other high-energy carbohydrate food would be the highest risk to get breast cancer. The team of Chinese University of Hong Kong suggested that the public should avoid eating foods which rich in carbohydrates at 10 pm and especially
avoid eating from 12am to 2am.

Slang is everywhere. Do you familiar with Dear John, Roger That and Lazy Susan? If not, please take a look at below 10 selected idioms with names.

Excessive intake of sodium (salt) may have higher risk of developing hypertension. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke and kidney failure, etc. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), high proportions of sodium in the diet come from salt added in cooking and from sauces in Asian countries, while meal-on-one-plate (MOOP) is one of the categories of staple food in local daily diet. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) and the Consumer Council (CC) thus have conducted a joint study, and tested the sodium content in some MOOP that are commonly available in local restaurants, as well as checked the nutrition labelling information of some of these prepackaged MOOP.

We all know that person: there’s the child minder who is always late, the colleague who misses every deadline, even if just by a few hours, the friend you must tell to arrive 30 minutes earlier than she needs to for your lunch reservation.

Rheann Franklin, now 9, Ainsley Peters, 7, and 6-year-old Rylie Hughey posed side-by-side in a powerful image three years ago, and have reunited every year since.
This year, they met up for another photo shoot and to celebrate being cancer-free.

Suddenly wet and cold in March, this "late spring" weather seems like turn into weather, many people cannot adapt to the sudden changes in the weather who have fallen ill. How can get rid of the threaten in the early spring and protect our health?

A woman with Down's Syndrome has achieved her dream of becoming a weather presenter following a Facebook campaign supported by tens of thousands of people.

Sleeping for more than nine hours a night could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists found people who consistently spend this long in bed are twice as likely to develop dementia over the next decade. A change in sleep patterns is a red flag for Alzheimer's as it shows the brain, which controls wakefulness, has suffered damage.

"Doll is our best friend", I believe all doll lovers will agree with it. Yet, not everyone knows the right way to keep their dolls well. Two “dolls doctor” Raymond and Ryan from Magic Lab share the daily care of dolls for dolls lover to facilitate simple maintenance.

Women with larger bottoms are more likely to have lower levels of cholesterol and produce more hormones to metabolise sugar.

Catnap, kip, snooze, siesta; whatever you call naps, there is no doubt these once frowned-upon short sleeps are gaining acceptance. The increase in popularity is not surprising, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US finding around a third of American adults do not get the recommended seven hours sleep each night.

Do you know how to pronounce this word in Cantonese?

Your children’s height is shorter when compared with other children in the same age, it makes the parents very worried. There are many parents will take their children for medical treatment, fear that children are not getting tall. In fact, the height is not tall enough is related to genetic, diet, exercise and sleeping. Half of people’s height is a genetic, half of it is the acquired factors, if you want to grow taller, must not stay overnight, do more exercise and diet balanced. However, some of them because of the disease and need to have symptomatic treatment.

Cashew nuts grow out of a “strange apple”. Never seen it? It’s amazing! You have eaten these nuts hundreds of times but never thought about how they actually “come” to our world.

Researchers are gaining ground in developing ways to weaken maladaptive reward memories to curb smoking behavior.

The seven policemen dishonored the force and damaged Hong Kong’s reputation, the judge said. Also, he said there was no justification for the assault on Tsang.

Eastern and Western healthy diet guidelines recommended people to eat 200 to 350 grams’ fruits per day. However, many people think that eating fruit is good for the health but they are mad in eating fruit and even only eat fruit as meal, they are all in misunderstanding.

If you like curry then there is now even more reason to tuck in - it could help you live longer. People who ate hot chilli peppers were 13 per cent less likely to die than those who did not. The most common diseases that spicy food seemed to ward off were heart conditions and stroke.

Frozen in winter, it is not enough to keep warm by covering yourself with a quilt. Many people will add blankets, warm pads, etc. However, it always takes some times to feel warm when you sleep. If you feel not warm enough to cover with them, perhaps you are using them in wrong way.

Sitting on the couch will hurt the lumbar spine, seemingly very comfortable position actually hurt the most, if you are used to paralysis sit, you have better quickly quit this bad habit.

Hong Kong's living standard is getting more experience and it is hard for the poorer. In addition to the ancestor of Shan Shui Po "Ming Gor",many more restaurants have joined the action of providing free food to the needy.

Each daily glass of your favourite sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio raised chances of melanoma by 13 per cent, experts found.

Do you know what is the proper term of “山卡啦”in Chinese?

Hong Kong can help in boosting the numbers of an endangered parrot species by sending the birds back to their native regions in Indonesia and Timor-Leste, say two scholars.

"Slight Cold" today, the 23 solar terms of 24 solar terms in a year, it means that the weather is getting more cold.

We are well trained to lather, rinse and repeat. But chances are you’re washing your hair far too often.

Britain has a 22-year-old girl, Rebecca Dann who born with a rare posterior scoliosis (Kyphoscollosis), her back is so abnormal bending. She grew up under a lot of discrimination and strange vision and also being laughed as "Bell Tower Frankenstein." She took these negative experiences and her own different angles to take a series of pictures with her own incomplete theme, participated in the photography competition under the name of "I'm Fine" and won the championship. Well-known disability physicist Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawkin also awarded her a medal of courage.

Ever wonder, “does my dog love me?” From belly scratches, to treats, to finding them the perfect sitter, we do a lot to show our dogs how much we care. Some might even say we’re obsessed. But how do we know they feel the same? Turns out there are some clear signs you can look for. Your pet can’t come home with a bouquet of roses, but he might bring you his favorite ball. And that’s a sign of deep affection. Yep—slobber and all.

If your dog shows any (or all!) of the following behaviors, all signs point to his or her unwavering love for you.

Do you know the answer of the IQ question?

Landmark research says tackling mental health issues more effective than reducing poverty for increasing happiness rates.

Today is the winter solstice. In addition to eat reunion dinner, there are some tea can also be drunk in winter solstice.

Drinking water after the meal is not conducive to a healthy diet, and also a threat to human health. It will not promote comprehensive absorption of food nutrition and make the body metabolism imbalance by causing malnutrition and other chronic diseases.

Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of "Nature and Man" for the health, all personnel should be in accordance with the laws of nature to achieve harmony between man and nature. People under winter cold weather can take more sunshine to get rid of cold and keep warm in the body, especially the elderly should take for more than 30 minutes in the sun every day. In fact, basking in the sunshine has a lot of skills, do it in appropriate way will be more effective in health effect.

E-cigarette use is exploding among young people and is now “a major public health concern,” the US Surgeon General warned in his first report on the issue Thursday.

Drinking the leftover water from boiling sweet potatoes could be the next slimming aid, according to new research. High levels of sweet potato peptide - produced by enzyme digestion of proteins in the water during the boiling process - helped mice to lose weight after 28 days.

The sugar substitute aspartame, used in many diet drinks, encourages weight gain — at least in mice.

Dogs go out, not every place can let it enter, if it is waiting in the street, it is inevitable hanging heart at all times.

New York, Brooklyn (Brooklyn) has two dog owners, with creative design Dog Parker smart dog house and successful business, in the form of charges to work, so that all the dog owners to go out with a dog more at ease.

Why do you fall asleep after a big meal? New research on fruit flies (yep, they get food comas too!) offers clues about why eating sometimes makes you tired. It seems salty food, meals heavy on protein, and meals that are just big in general—think Thanksgiving—may be snooze-inducing.

When to use Chinese numerals? When to use Arabic numerals? Be careful of your child's exams.

Navigating which hairbrushes you need can be confusing, but the right tools can make all the difference. We asked celebrity hairstylist Devin Toth to decode what each of these brushes and combs are really best for you.

Top 20 baby names of 2016: did your baby's name make the list?

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon will be held in February next year to attract long-distance enthusiasts challenges, including a team of "blade runners."

If you use an electric water kettle or other ways to boil water to drink, you may not drink the boiled water in a short time. When the hot boiled water becomes cool again and you want to drink hot water, can you reboil water again or you just pour away the boiled water and fill new cold water to boil? If you choose to reboil water again, you may have a question “is it safe to reboil water?”.

According to the Worldwide Cost of Living 2016 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, there are the ten most expensive citites to live in the world.

After culinary experts advised us that next year’s trendy breakfast will be chocolate cake, a Japanese scientist is now telling us that sweet stuff for breakfast isn’t just trendy – it’ll also make us smarter.

After starting the process to adopt three brothers , the family had just learned about a fourth brother but they’d be overwhelmed.
Who can committe that four boys will grow up knowing and loving each other?

As women's brains work harder than men's, they also need more sleep.

「港式粵語」過癮盞鬼，我們經常講的「條條fing」，正字應該怎樣寫呢？

The pacifier eat too long will cause the baby's teeth bite incorrect position, it also affects the language learning and so on. Parents should pay special attention on how to let the baby to use the pacifiers or quit at the right time.

Suburban Hong Kong appears to have become the new favorite dumping site for exported U.S. electronic waste, watchdog finds.

Milk on the refrigerator but found expired already? Please not too rush to flow away and can keep there for other uses.

Teaching parents of children with autism how to interact more effectively with their offspring brings the children benefits that linger for years, according to the largest and longest-running study of autism interventions

WhatsApp has announced that more than one billion users will be able to make video calls on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone devices “in the coming days.” And to work out all the kinks, WhatsApp has been beta testing this feature over the last few months. This is a highly anticipated feature because WhatsApp users have been requesting it for years.

If you want your children to gain height, do keep them away from sugary drinks!

Most of the people find Rednaxela Terrace in Cnetral interesting because of the spelling of the street name. Do you know how government named this place as "Rednaxela Terrace"?

Drooling while in a deep sleep is very common but have you ever wondered why it happens? It might seem harmless, but it could also indicate a deeper problem.

Most of the people find Rednaxela Terrace in Cnetral interesting because of the spelling of the street name. Do you know how government named this place as "Rednaxela Terrace"?

Scientists produce a detailed genomic map of mutations and epigenetic changes associated with smoking tobacco across 17 tumor types.

2016 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) "Examination questions" published, the performance of candidates this year is similar to previous years.

Study challenges idea of mandatory water intake.

Stockings are easy to inadvertently hooked, as long as one of the following magic, instantly to avoid the worn silk stockings.

Why can some people enjoy a cup of coffee just before bed and sleep peacefully, while others lie awake for hours? Study seeks to explain why some can enjoy a cup before bed and then sleep, while others can't.

Some people love clean, clothing stains immediately cleaned. Some people used to put the dirty clothes together thrown into the washing machine. In fact, every piece of clothing has the best cleaning cycle, washed too frequently or cleaning not in a right time will bring health risks. So how often you need to wash clothes the best?

Roads looked more like raging rivers across much of Hong Kong yesterday afternoon with more than 100 millimeters of rain hammering down in many districts as the first ever black rainstorm warning in October was signaled. Eastern District the downpour exceeded 150mm. Yet, the bad weather did not stop the social worker from saving a student in danger.

In a daze, is a relaxed state of mind and let the brain take rest. The more busy people, the more need for a daze.

Our parents always said “糴米”，what’s that mean?

Housework is never done? Dutch studies show that women can extend their life for 3 years of doing a lot of housework.

Hong Kong was hit by railway ­mania on Sunday, with excited crowds flocking to the MTR’s brand new Whampoa and Ho Man Tin ­stations as the long-awaited Kwun Tong Line extension began operating. Despite the excitement, the colour of the railway stations arouse the public’s interest.

We need eating fruit every day, it is good for health of eating more. Try to pay attention of eating fruit, some people are very busy of their work or other reasons and forget to eat the fruit they bought for a long time. The result is some parts of the fruit decay, many people will have the habit that just cut off the rotten parts and then eat the part which didn’t rotten. In fact, this diet is totally wrong because it will affect your health.

The Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre (the Centre) released a study on ‘Bauhinia Well-being Index’ yesterday, which highlights that despite the upward performance of the Hong Kong economy in the last 15 years, the Bauhinia Well-being Index (BWI) remained almost stagnant, with a widening gap between the two. Between 2000 and 2015, Hong Kong’s cumulative growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita was 56.9%, whilst the BWI was up by 0.4% only, showing that economic prosperity has no significant impact on people’s happiness.

Green Tea vs. Coffee, Which One Is Better For You?

Do you struggle to recognise people and mistake friends for strangers? You could be suffering from face blindness, experts say.

The world's oldest giant panda in captivity, Jia Jia, died on Sunday in its home at Ocean Park aged 38.

A 15-year follow-up study of Swedish researchers found that sleep time is too long or too short will increase the risk of premature death.

What do these words mean？

社交恐懼症（或社交焦慮症）對兒童及青少年的成長有嚴重負面影響。社交恐懼的平均發病年齡為13歲，但有些幼童早在3、4歲便出現問題。

家長可留意子女是否有以下7 大高危徵狀......

Do you know how to pronounce "羋" in Cantonese?

Most of us have been caught in that skin-cringing, and often dreaded moment of being the last one to shower. If you haven't then chances are that you've had someone walk into the bathroom, and flush the toilet mid-shower, leaving you covered in bone-chilling cold water. In these moments, instead of indulging in a hot luxurious shower, especially during the bitter cold winter months, we find ourselves shivering with discomfort and anger, but this may actually be advantageous to our health. Coined as the “James Bond Shower,” or often referred to as a “Scottish Shower,” turning the temperature down to freezing cold at the end can provide surprising benefits for our body and skin.

The blindness is easily deceived even they cannot distinguish the banknotes themselves. An enthusiastic designer launched crowdfunding of $300,000, close to create "visible wallet" to the members of "The Hong Kong Society for the Blind" to relieve their little life needs.

According to the "International Journal of Oral Health (International Journal of Dental Hygiene)" published an article that, according to the latest research shows that there is evidence of skipping breakfast makes youth the risk to suffer from bad breath doubled.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) halted sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on Tuesday and told owners to stop using them while it investigates reports of fires, fuelling expectations the tech giant will scrap the flagship device.

When it comes to acid reflux, there are certain foods that are almost universally problematic.The best strategy is to avoid them entirely. But unfortunately, they often make up over half of many people’s diets.

為響應世界郵政日，香港郵政宣佈今日（10月7日）重辦「郵遞傳情日」，讓人透過親筆撰寫書信，令人與人之間的溝通更溫暖親切。

It's the middle of finals week for Texas A&M University, which means day or night, some of the school's nearly 60,000 students can be found on campus with their noses buried in textbooks and glowing computer screens.

香港長者勞碌半生，年老後是否就可以優哉游哉？有機構以國際標準評估香港長者的收入保障、健康狀況、能力等範疇，發現本港長者的生活關注指數在全球97個國家及地區中，排名第19，較去年爬升5位；但長者心理健康、社區連繫、就業情況等指標仍落後逾半地區，有待改善。

When people are nervous or telling lies, your body language explains everything. There are researchers set up the study of kinesics to investigate the body gesture, emotion and other nonverbal cues that reflect your subconscious and to determine if one is lying. The research finds out that most of the people will act the below 7 of the body gestures when lying.

Do you know how to pronounce "贛" in Cantonese?

A good night’s sleep is always necessary to recharge our batteries and prepare ourselves for the day to come. However, just because our bodies may spend six to nine hours resting each night, that doesn’t mean that our brains have stopped working for a second. While we sleep, our brains and our subconscious are capable of taking us for quite a ride — through our dreams.

Consumed the calories by exercise and the total numbers of calories consumed will directly turn into charitable donations, benefiting the selected charity. It makes exercise more meaningful.

Here comes the very first community-initiated market in Kwai Chung. People join the bazaar yesterday on 2 Oct 2016 to experience the lively atmosphere.

Amazing information was discovered that can help with migraines. Apparently there is a natural way that can help stop them in their tracks within minutes.

Professors Adrian Bird of the University of Edinburgh and Huda Zoghbi of the Baylor College of Medicine won the Shaw Prize in life science and medicine for their discovery of the genes and encoded proteins associated with the developmental neurological disorder Rett syndrome.

Do you always break out on your chin? Or maybe acne always seems to crop up on your cheeks or your T-zone. According to the dermatologist, there are reasons you might be breaking out in one particular area over another.”

The viral Japanese song Pen-Apple-Pineapple-Pen (PPAP) had over 2.4 million click rate on YouTube. Hong Kong Police Force had uploaded their version of PPAP and named it as Belt-Buckle-Seat Belt (BBSB).

飯後吃水果是很多人的習慣，但是飯後如果吃含鞣酸多的水果很容易造成胃潰瘍，幾種水果最好不要在飯後吃。

Assistant Professor, Department of Business Zhongshan University, Wang Zhiyuan unexplained infection in September last year, leading to Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Although save a life, but the extremities of four limbs necrosis due to poor circulation, so have to amputation for saving live. After rebirth, he installed electronic prosthetic limbs, he re-learn to eat, typing and standing. Less than a year after the injury, on 21 Sept, he is back to school teaching.

No competent food critic reviews a restaurant without taking into consideration the ambience of the place, because whether or not a meal is enjoyable greatly depends upon the environment in which it is served.

This is a logical reasoning question for Kindergarten admission in Hong Kong. See how fast you can figure out the answer!

One study shown that blue-yellow-green-red colors can help people remember more and bring profound efficient in homework or something, so the experts put forward the "four-color brain memory method" for the study in long terms, the needs a lot of memory understand, collate and analyze questions of the candidates, it is the memory of a more systematic method.

Coryphaena hippurus, Triacanthidae, have you heard about them? Although these fish can eat, but for various reasons no great economic value and all of them are difficult to find in the market. In Japan, these fish are collectively referred to as "unused fish". Recently, local governments in Japan have been actively promoting the exploitation of unused fish market, in addition to opening up new dishes for patrons, but also help the ecological balance.

How long do you spend choosing a profile picture? Is it a quick, hurried affair involving cropping your face out of a larger, group picture? Or do you go in for the whole selfie shebang, arranging lights, wardrobe and the composition of your background in an attempt to wow your social media following?

Most people will go Taiwan island hopping, but rarely in Hong Kong. Jason, Patrick and Rebecca met in the tour around Taiwan, felt born in Hong Kong but did not really know the community, so they decide to launch 14-day tour around Hong Kong started on the before yesterday, " Hong Kong tours by walking and hiking 410 km, raising fund for seriously sick children and also hope to explore interest stories in their journey.”

Previous research has shown that sitting for an extended period of time at a computer or during a long airline flight reduces blood flow to the legs, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers have found that fidgeting while sitting can protect the arteries in legs and potentially help prevent arterial disease.

Long-awaited new stations at Ho Man Tin and Whampoa set to go live on October 23, but Kowloon City district councillor decries loss of cheaper transport options as the trade-off

Want welcomed by women, in addition to actively show their gentle, humorous, clean and cool side, but there are more ways to make women like you - let yourself become a good smell!

In Taipei City, near The Taipei Metro Yongan Market Station and the new area, a father carrying 8-month-old baby boy working in the street and sell coffee, warm picture attracted a lot of female attention, the original full-time father can take care of his son by quit his job, he said "The children grow up only once, I would like to take father's responsibility."

You may be used to drinking a cup of coffee or tea to wake you up in the morning. Some of you may opt for a glass of cool water to replenish you and get your morning started. These things may now be morning habits; however, it can be worth reconsidering how you start your morning because research shows that drinking warm water on an empty stomach offers the most health benefits.

In spite of many people do not enjoy sunbathing, the benefits of sunbathing outweighs the harm of it. All you need to do is to apply an appropriate amount of sunscreen and you will find that sun is good for your health.

A study from the University of Missouri showed that sedentary harm to people not just back pain, but as terrible as smoking!

Android Pay may officially reach Hong Kong in the first week or early next month, so that It’s increasingly intense competition in the payment market. Currently, Android Pay was only opened in Singapore, Hong Kong is expected to become Asia's second open Android Pay region.

• Stopping smoking and keeping fit could slash chances of getting cancer
• Recommends no more than one drink a day for women - or two for men
• Following advice could cut risk of lung cancer by 80% and bowel by 30%

Chan Kei-lum, 75, and his wife, Diora, 65, have compiled 650 recipes from all of China’s major cuisines, as well as lesser known cuisines such as those of Xinjiang, Tibet and Inner Mongolia。

Stop the habit of exercising not only affect cardiovascular health, and even cerebral blood flow will change, thereby affecting the mental and cognitive function.

Running is a trend, but only running in the sports arena, inevitably feel boring. There are runners utilize GPS positioning capability to create their own routes, running over 50 interesting patterns from " Explosion couple " to " the word horse “, for sharing the fun to the social networking site!

Bad breath is always an embarrassing issue to talk about, especially after eating garlic or other food with strong taste. Many of us would prepare breath mint to avoid the awkward situation.

Ten shopping malls have set their temperatures at an average of 22.8 degrees Celsius - still too cold for comfort for some though closer to what chilled-out campaigners want.

There are also many surprisingly healthy benefits of eating garlic. The spice is a highly nutritious vegetable with very few calories, containing trace amounts of other nutrients that contribute to its universal status of a powerful, beneficial healer.

Typhoon might hit Hong Kong in Mid-Autumn Festival, the Observatory refers to tropical cyclone " Meranti " will be enhanced over the next two or three days, to the east of Luzon toward Taiwan .

Contrary to popular belief, older adults enjoy emailing, instant messaging, Facebook and other forms of social technology. Not only that, but such online networking appears to reduce seniors’ loneliness and even improve their health.

香港享有環球美食薈萃之都的美譽，但全港每日產生約3,600公噸廚餘垃圾，佔固體廢物三分之一。香港生產力促進局（生產力局）在創新及科技基金支持下，聯同城市大學及多間本地企業，成功開發全球首創的三段式「廚餘全面轉化系統」，把廚餘100%全面轉化成沼氣、生物柴油原料和魚糧三種有商業價值的產品和原料，推動資源回收和回用。​

It is not uneasy to find a friend like this: shopping for at least 3 hours, holding an item for 3 minutes, putting it back and holding a similar item again for 3 minutes. Some said such person is a shopaholic or having selective dyslexia.

Kiwi posted some original label hidden secret ! Kiwi sticker on the number and the cultivation method related to the first four digits.

Now that the New Year is here, many of us are resolving to eat better, move more, and lose weight. One of the best ways to do this—and make realistic and long-lasting lifestyles changes—is by eating a healthy breakfast every morning. Studies how that eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, so it’s an easy way to kick-start your efforts.
But when it comes to breakfasts, not all of them are created equal. In fact, some of them can actually derail your weight-loss efforts if you’re not careful. Instead follow these breakfast rules to help you slim down.

World, meet your newest superwoman: 19-year-old Reshma Banoo Qureshi.

Lip balm is a lot of people's essential personal care products. Yet, there are more surprising ways to use lip balm that you may not have considered before.

It is almost the mid-autumn festival. People are buying mooncakes to celebrate this Chinese festival with their family. Spring Moon’s handmade egg custard mooncakes are one of the famous brand of mooncake in Hong Kong. Some businessmen tried to resell those mooncakes $100 higher than the original price. Some of those mooncakes are expired, too. Customer should aware of the food quality when buying from those grey import shops.

Have you ever tried crossing a road while having a cell phone conversation? Research has shown that this pedestrian behavior is dangerous because it hinders our crossing ability, and this is especially true for children.

2016 Legislative Council elections, 70 seats have been settled. This year a record 58% voter turnout high record of nearly 2.2 million people cast their votes. Hong Kong Island, about 370,000 voters, the voting rate of about 60%; Kowloon West about 280,000 voter turnout of about 58%; Kowloon East about 330,000 voter turnout of about 56%; New Territories West about 610,000 voter turnout of about 56%; New Territories East about 580,000 voter turnout of about 60 %.

Working more than 40 hours a week could pose threats to women’s health already, like higher chances of cancer and heart diseases, but surprisingly the effect on men’s health appears to be quite the opposite, a study at Ohio State University suggests.

After animal rescuers picked up nearly 250 red-eared slider turtles off a beach in Tsuen Wan last week, there were people putting fishes and turtles at Approach Beach, Tsing Lung Tau and Ting Kau areas on yesterday 10 am.

As seasons change, our hair falls off more easily. Don’t worry, it’s a just a sign that our metabolism is working. But do you know what the normal range for daily hair loss is, and what factors account for hair loss? Let’s see what experts have to say.

Heavy rain hit in many areas of the first school day this morning. The Hong Kong Observatory issued amber rainstorm warning at 06:55, the rain hit the parents and students very embarrassed. To 8:00 am, the school bell hours, parents not to stop outside the school door to pick up students, but the long school bus queues intersection was blocked, the cops need to maintain the site traffic wardens order.

If you are not living for happiness, then why are you here? While it’s certainly unhealthy to constantly have negative emotions, there are some powerful things that sadness, anger, guilt, or fear can do that actually benefit our cognitive well-being!

Tomorrow is the first day of school. Students are returning to school while facing serious air pollution. “The air particulate will easily affect the respiratory system especially to children, elderly and people with respiratory diseases. They should minimize their outdoor activities and wear a mask if necessary.” Doctors advised.

When do you decide to change your tooth brush? Not until it’s overused? In fact, many things we use in everyday life has very short “lifespan”. According Daily Mail, the following 8 items must be replaced before it reaches its prescribed duration.

We have good news for office workers who don’t want to gain weight from a sedentary environment: a new study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that exercise may be the key to curbing your appetite after a long day of work at the office!

Jaxon Buell was born with a rare brain malformation called anencephaly, most of his skull missing has celebrated his second birthday on Saturday. Doctors said it was unlikely he would survive pregnancy or for long after. Miracle toddler and his parents were all smiles as they partied on Saturday

What has been saluted as the first Hong Kong-built aircraft took off yesterday on a three-month, around-the-world journey with pilot Hank Cheng Chor- hang pledging to spread the spirit of Hong Kong.

Sugar is sweet in taste but sour for health. Sugar intake has become a concern worldwide, with numerous studies linking high sugar consumption to heightened risk of obesity and related diseases. To tackle this issue, the American Heart Association (AHA) have issued a recommendation for added sugar intake among children and adolescents.

The patient had travelled to the Caribbean, where she was bitten by mosquitoes.

不少舊的研究表明養狗可減少過敏和哮喘的發病率，現在又多了一個養狗的理由，就是養狗可幫助減輕焦慮！

Unexpected disaster, central Italy occurred the magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck at local time on 24th, central Myanmar also occurred the magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck near the evening at the same day.

Based on traditional gender stereotyping, the role of breadwinner is often attributed to men. But in reality, the male breadwinners would really appreciate if women can take some of the financial burden.

While contact lenses are safe and effective alternative to glasses, they can lead to serious problems if not handled properly. In this article, you can find some handy tips that teaches you to take proper care of your lenses!

Hong Kong people produce more than 3,500 tons of leftover food daily, but a lot of the poor elderly still be frown for their meal. Began in 2011, Civil society start collecting leftover food in Sham Shui Po market and large chain stores for distribution to the elderly poor.
This help to reduce waste and also can reduce the burden of the elderly. Some elderly becoming a volunteer over the neighborhood to enrich themselves.

In everyday life, we rely heavily on our physical surroundings—people, gadgets, and even hand gestures—to manage incoming information and retain it. Yes, we tend to use external help a lot to assist memorization. A review recently published in Trends in Cognitive Science shows that forms of assistance, ranging from gestures to GPS, affect what we know and what we think we know.

The 2016 Rio Olympics come to a finish with the closing ceremony at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

If you have been trying to lose weight, I bet you already know several popular weight-loss techniques very well. Yeah, they might have worked at first, but after a while, somehow you just can’t see their magic working on you anymore. Some methods even make your weight bounce back like crazy! Ladies and gentlemen, if you have made up your mind to say bye to redundant body fat, here is a list of 5 things about weight loss that you probably have believed, but never should do again.

HKUST dormitory was under renovation works, 300 Old wooden dormitory also nearing completion of the historical mission of up to twenty years, in order to avoid a burden into landfills, HKUST has contacted volunteer groups to receive and donate to the needy, the needy may also contact the hostel or voluntary agencies themselves to receive on or before 31 Aug.

Store-bought convenience foods are usually calorie bombs—they are loaded with salt, saturated and trans fats, sugar, refined carbohydrates, additives, and preservatives...sounds really scary right? Check out this life hack offered by Harvard to help you make healthier fast food choices!

Hold on to your spork, the latest cutlery creation combines the efficiency of a fork and the far east tradition of the chopstick.

Why is losing weight so difficult, you may wonder? That’s probably because you don’t know your body well enough. In fact, there are several kinds of fat caused by different reasons. This short article introduces you to different types of fat to help you determine your own category, so that you can tackle body fat more easily!

There are distinct from the majority of visually impaired people who choose to work for a living massage, thirty-six -year-old visually impaired Lin Jia Zhen stick to their own way, to select independently owned cafe “Tián lǐ kāishǐ “.

Believe it or not, technology can change our life in unexpected ways. For example, a smart phone can be used to improve your health! But how? A new study suggests that recording smart phone video “selfies” of tooth-brushing can improve people’s oral healthcare skills.

The recent good deed of Luke Ching Chin-wai, the local artist, hits Tai Po district. He placed a “common” basketball in the public basketball court in Tai Po and wrote “Common basketball, a gift to Tai Po neighborhood”. This sweet move was admired by the neighbors.

When thinking of obesity, what comes to your mind? Probably an automatic association with unhealthy diet and a wide spectrum of chronical diseases – diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, just to name a few. But were you aware that obesity can accelerate the aging of human brains? A new study recently published by the University of Cambridge confirmed that brains of obese people age more rapidly than those of thinner people.

Chinese Ghost Fest comes, Let's run together at the backyard streets across ample classic highlights in Central/Western districts, funeral supplies shop, Blake Garden, Coffin Home, Kwong Fuk Man Mo Temple to understand and face life and death.

What if you really could eat less, just by thinking about eating? How wonderful does that sound? A study that has been published in Science finds that people who imagined themselves repeatedly indulging in food ate less of the actual food than those who didn’t visualize the eating process. The power of imagination has been tested.

The Chinese Swimmer Fu Yuanhui becomes internet sensation after her loveable reaction of earning a third in women’s 100 backstroke. Her reaction quickly went viral in China and recognized as “The Happiest Olympian” in Rio 2016.

When you drop a piece of cookie on the floor, is it really OK to still eat it even it’s been on the ground for several seconds? It seems like this urban food safety myth has gained enough acceptance, yet there has been considerable debate over its credibility. A study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology has shown that it is NOT the time that does the magic here.

New rating tool will encourage developers to think outside the box in planning new structures
Developers will be encouraged to think outside the box when a new rating tool for projects and their impact on the community is launched in December.

A hearty barbecue meal could be a perfect ending to a long day of work for all the meat lovers out there. But a new study is suggesting otherwise, that meat-eaters have a higher risk of mortality when being compared with those whose source of protein intake is mainly from plants. Dr. Mingyang Song from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates that plant-based protein helps reduce risks of getting a spectrum of chronic disease.

The flaws, disclosed by security firm Check Point, could open hundreds of millions of Android products with Qualcomm chips to malware.

More and more people enjoy running because it is beneficial to health and does not require a high level of expertise. It has been tested that running improves our heart and lung functioning; however, it is crucial to realize that if not done properly, running can still cause severe damages to your health.

Mobile games Pokémon GO landed two weeks off boom continues , students ' trainers ' training 4 to 5 hours long per day cause neck and hand pain who suffer from cervical spine pain ; there are also office workers play 4 to 5 hours a day , evoked old suffering caused by the neck with both hands paralyzed.

You weren’t all that hungry before your handful of chips or midday banana. But instead of tiding you over to your next meal, you are ravenous. What gives?

Peace Chan Man-hing is facing seemingly insurmountable odds and uncertainties in life.

International Beer Day is a celebration on the first Friday of every August. People can gather with friends and enjoy the taste of beer on this day!

The 2016 Olympic Games officially start in Rio today with the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium

At least an hour of physical activity a day may be required to offset the harmful effects of sitting at a desk for eight hours, according to the latest study to highlight the perils of a sedentary lifestyle.

A congee shop which is well known for helping anyone in need. It is located in Oi Man Estate from Ho Man Tin. Recently, the smallpox was broken and Link Real Estate Investment Trust requested the owner of congee shop to close the shop for 15 days and continued to pay the rent. The owner refused to pay from May to July.

Migraine Research Foundation (MRF) estimates that up to ten million people in the world that is suffering from a headache, migraine caused by many reasons, such as hormonal changes, serotonin change, some drugs such as birth control pills and triacylglycerol and certain foods and food additives, especially MSG and so on.

The number of Chinese white dolphins has dropped from 25 to just 10 in the northern waters of Lantau in the past year, with marine experts identifying the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge as the main culprit.

Eating a moderate amount of chocolate a day has been linked to a lowered risk of heart disease and stroke.

26 years old OL dies because she works 15 hours per day but her salary was HKD$14,000 per month.

According to the latest study confirms that Down's children drink green tea, can help enhance their cognitive abilities!

Society for Community Organization and Children’s Rights Association in visit 169 children from poor families from February to June, nearly 80% of the person due to the waiting time is too long without seeking the public medical services for treatment, while 20% of people do not accept any treatment when get sick because of reducing expenditure.

長期缺乏運動令生活支出大大增加？！有醫療期刊指，身體缺乏活動除造成健康問題，更會導致醫療開支大增與生產力流失。以2013年計算，全球因健康問題耗費675億美元（約5,265億港元）……只要每天運動1小時，問題就可以迎刃而解。

Hong Kong’s Center for Health Protection has reported three cases of patients with a worm in the eye in 2015. One of the patient aged 15 who found with filariasis is still in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with no cure.

Drinking enough water may be one key to maintaining a healthy weight, according to a new study, which finds that there may be a link between staying hydrated and staying slim.

Hong Kong has edged closer to having food trucks roaming around, as 16 winners were chosen yesterday, with 11 of them being controlled by corporate players.

Don’t believe the myth of eating Starch will gain you weight, according to the US "Time" magazine reported that scientists in Italy and the Western Mediterranean diet after noted, often eat pasta does not make people fat, but also to stay healthy the body mass index (BMI).

Friday will be held immediately following a five-day (29 July to August 2) of the eighteenth "Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong". A total of 80 merchants to participate, provided over 600 booths and sub-animation, networking, toys and so on 7 themes with the first three days is also a the third "Creative Paradise” at no extra charge.

Researchers at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions have discovered how a gene in the brain’s dopamine system can play an important role in prolonging lifespan: it must be coupled with a healthy environment that includes exercise.

Pokemon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game which has taken the world by storm, was launched in Hong Kong on Monday, prompting multiple warnings against trespassing and straying into busy roads.

Children who experience inadequate or disrupted sleep are at greater risk for developing depression and anxiety disorders later in life, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Houston.

The following are sorting out the 10 tourist destination by Taiwan Skyscanner traveler, but each country has a different risk situation, so that tourists can advance preventive measures and avoid unfavorable environment.

People who midnight munch don't experience the same “food high” we get when we eat earlier in the day — and that high contributes to a feeling of fullness, regulating the amount of calories consumed, according to a study by Brigham Young University. Without that reward sensation, the tendency is to eat more food. (And let’s face it, if it’s midnight, we’re more likely to be reaching for ice cream and potato chips rather than broccoli.)

Hong Kong mobile phone operators CSL and 1010 will offer customers free unlimited data to play augmented reality smartphone game Pokemon Go once the game launches officially in Hong Kong.

Spending too much time on the internet could damage your immune system, a study has found.

Products from 30 top-selling global cosmetics and personal-care brands sold locally were found with microplastics, Greenpeace said yesterday.

Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome have reduced diversity and altered composition of the gut microbiome, according to a study published online June 23 in Microbiome.

A 6-year-old boy has died after being hit by a taxi in Tuen Mun yesterday afternoon.

The smaller the age, the faster the increase in myopia, and some students even more than 600 degrees of myopia, high myopia prone to early cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment and macular degeneration, or even 10% can lead to blindness.

The Hospital Authority has set new guidelines to unify charges in public hospitals offering private patient services. They will be effective from September.

Naps are THE bomb. Naps on the weekend, naps after work, naps on the train with your sunglasses on so no-one knows – wherever and whenever they happen, naps are one of life's small pleasures.

At least four beaches were closed and 12 public swimming pools partially shut on Sunday as up to 400 lifeguards went on strike to demand better pay and treatment from the government.

Being too heavy may cost you your life — literally. Scientists say overweight people die one year earlier than expected and that moderately obese people die up to three years prematurely.

State Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in China recently announced seven batches of unqualified food, including seaweed of Four Seas Mercantile Holdings Limited selling at Shirble Department Store.

Many hopeful parents are their brains , hoping to nurture their children to become useful . A recent Japanese study found that , under the " supportive " parents nurture the growth of children grow up happiness higher income and living conditions are good.

Parents love their child in every possible way, of course, will give them the best care. The skin of Infant baby is very tender, the use of unsuitable diapers may have the opportunity led to skin rash or itching, even to cause urethritis.

We all know that duration of sleep is critical for mental and physical wellbeing, but it turns out that sleep position may be another important factor in the quest for optimum health.

Work weeks that averaged 60 hours or more over three decades appear to triple the risk of diabetes, cancer, heart trouble and arthritis for women, according to new research from The Ohio State University. Women who put in long hours for the bulk of their careers may pay a steep price:life-threatening illnesses, including heart disease and cancer.

Tomorrow is the the release date of examination results. Parents and students may feel nervous. Now, Lifewire will prepare three tips for all of parents and children.

You may be surprised to learn that many common foods offer some protection to your skin from the potentially damaging rays of the sun, from the inside out. This SPF or sun protective factor aspect of foods has to do with the presence of certain antioxidant compounds. Plants produce antioxidants within their own tissues to protect their own cells from premature destruction, due to exposure to heat, light, air, moisture and time.

Whataspp has call function since last year. Some of people are keen on using whatsapp call function as the function of whatsapp call is free. However, the electromagnetic waves of using whatsapp call is more than using mobile phone.

Recent spread of food-poisoning cases in Hong Kong arouses public concern.

Hong Kong beaches have been swamped with a tsunami of rubbish believed to be from mainland China.

Taking the stairs may not just be good for our physical health, it might also be good for our brains. A team of researchers led by Concordia University professor Jason Steffener found that people with more youthful looking brains have two things in common: education and number of stairs climbed.

At least 18 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan on Thursday and Friday have been cancelled as severe typhoon Nepartak edges closer to the island. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair announced on Wednesday that six flights to Taipei and one flight to Taichung on Thursday will be suspended. The batch of cancellations will affect evening departures from 6pm tonight.

Too much time spent on iPads and similar touchscreen devices could result in the muscles and bones of young children not developing properly, according to research.

Ocean Park got with the program yesterday at an award presentation in which the theme park donated HK$10 million worth of passes to more than 5,000 students in recognition of their positive attitudes during the past school year. As part of the "I'm with You"award scheme the park donated 24,000 admission tickets an 62 SmartFun Annual Gold passes.

Dermatologists now believe that regularly exposing the face to the light and electromagnetic radiation from smartphones can damage the skin, speeding up ageing and promoting wrinkles.

A kindergarten teacher slapped a pupil who spilled water and was trying to clean it up with a broom. The incident in April came to light following an online report yesterday, with the Education Bureau asking police to probe the case.

Victim was allegedly offered HK$100,000 to keep quiet about accident that led to amputation and exposed outdated safety legislation. A child lost a toe after getting his foot trapped in a 220-metre escalator at Ocean Park, raising questions about safety rules.

Many people sweat all over summer and they tend to use antiperspirants or perfume to prevent sweating. However, a expert from Japan recommended that people who are always sweat should adjust their diet for suppression of sweating.

Dr Ko Wing-man urges putting public interest first, but pan-democrats fear expanded government appointment power would not help patients.

Hong Kong has been 35°C for four days. Some people prefer to stay indoor to enjoy the cool, some people prefer to stay under tree to relieve heat. However, a expert from Tai Wan mentioned that phytoncid can be caused by the process of staying under tree.

A night­shift taxi driver is suspected of dozing off behind the wheel after his cab crashed into a road construction vehicle yesterday and then mowed down three maintenance workers, killing two and critically injuring the other, on Tsing Kwai Highway.

Hong Kong Observatory has recorded the 35°C for four days. Many people prefer to turn on the air­ conditioners or go to shopping mall to enjoy the cool. However, go to frequently may cause blood pressure increase, even cause stroke!

Beijing should inform Hong Kong “as soon as possible” when it ­detains its residents and improve the notification mechanism to the standards of the city’s arrangements with other foreign countries, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying has told the Post.

Twenty-nine people have undergone a new "melting" procedure to treat inflamed thyroid nodules, which experts say is cheaper and has fewer side effects.

Dangerous, inflammable goods were found stored in the industrial building where two firefighters were killed by an inferno last week as police and investigators entered previously inaccessible floors for the first time in five days on Sunday morning.

A second firefighter died and two were in serious condition in hospital last night as the No 4 alarm fire at a Kowloon Bay mini-storage facility raged into its fourth day today.
Twelve firefighters have been injured so far in the longest industrial building blaze in 30 years.

At least four firefighters have been taken to hospital and reinforcements have been brought in an effort to contain a major blaze in Ngau Tau Kok.

Very hot drinks "probably" cause cancer, the UN's cancer research agency announced today, but that doesn't include coffee. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, said on Wednesday that coffee can not be classified as a carcinogen, based on a review of more than 1,000 studies. Drinking very hot beverages likely causes cancer of the esophagus, the IARC said, though consuming coffee and herbal drinks at "normal serving temperatures" carries no cancer risk. A summary of the IARC's findings was published on Wednesday in The Lancet Oncology.

A mainland man has been jailed for 12 years by the High Court for conspiring to kidnap Bossini heiress Queenie Law last year to procure a ransom.

Over 89,000 sq ft of government land in a Coastal Protection Area in the prized real estate district of Tai Tam Bay has been allegedly illegally occupied for over 30 years.

明天便是端午節，準備好「食住糉，睇龍舟」了嗎？ 近年市面出現形形式式的端午糉，紫薯、藜麥、黑豚元貝，各種新潮口味統統都可入饌。不過，營養師提醒，紫米、黑米等有殼穀物看似健康，含較高纖維量及營養，但熱量與白糯米相若，同樣不可吃過量。有新式甜糉雖憑晶瑩外皮「大飽眼球」，吸引不少人購買「順道呃Like」。 但小小一隻已含4茶匙糖，佔每日攝取上限逾半。以鹹甜糉取代正餐，除了熱量極易超標，纖維量及其他營養亦不足，因此應「少食多滋味」，例如一家四口分享鹹甜糉各一隻，配蔬果以作平衡。

A former secondary school principal who gave up a lucrative job to help the disadvantaged and financially underprivileged children through free classes has vowed to persist with his work despite coming under financial strain. Chan Hung, 48, commonly known as Principal Chan, is determined to continue his tutorials services even though his wife’s death has put him and his three children under great stress, the Hong Kong Economic Journal reported. Chan was the founding principal of a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) secondary school before he decided to quit in September 2009, giving up a job that gave him a monthly salary of HK$100,000 (US$12,875).

When female mosquitoes poke their proboscis through your skin so they can suck some of your blood to be later used to make eggs, they inject you with some of their saliva. This saliva helps them to drink your blood more quickly, because it contains a cocktail of anticoagulants. Once the female mosquito is full up of your blood or is disturbed, she flies away, leaving some of her saliva behind. Your body then kicks your immune system in gear as a response to the presence of this saliva. It produces various antibodies which in turn bind to the antigens in the mosquito’s saliva. This then triggers the release of histamine.

Another pro-establishment lawmaker, Ben Chan Han-pan, of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB), has been named as allegedly using his position to gain preferential healthcare treatment by requesting special arrangements for his wife when she was in hospital to deliver a child. The incident was reported on the Facebook page “HA Secret,” which previously revealed that Tam Yiu-chung, the former chairman of the DAB, was allowed to jump the queue and receive special treatment for an ear polyp operation.

A recent review has pointed out several mechanisms by which gastrointestinal inflammation may play a critical role in the development of depression.

當全城怒批民建聯前主席譚耀宗打尖做手術「特瘜特割」，一名裝修工人日前在元朗錦綉花園遭圍欄鐵枝插穿左臂，三角形箭錐狀鐵枝更折斷留臂內，可是他送院後一直未做「拔錐」手術，追問下醫護人員指「資源人手不足，周末只開兩間手術室」為由要他等候，其間只替他注射抗生素及止痛藥。結果事主捱痛36小時，經向傳媒投訴後至昨凌晨始獲安排施手術，移除手臂內鐵枝。

The public hospital caught at the centre of a controversy after giving special treatment to prominent pro-Beijing lawmaker Tam Yiu-chung has appointed a panel to investigate the incident. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital announced on Friday night that it has set up a three-member panel, chaired by the hospital’s deputy chief executive of professional services, Dr Ho Hiu-fai. The two other members are Philip Choi, Kowloon West Cluster’s general manager of nursing, and Emmanuel Kao, member of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s governing committee.

The beginning of September signals that fall is on its way, along with leaves, and... okra? The exotic medicinal and culinary vegetable (available year-round), is best to get in early fall when crops in Southern states reach their peak. Typically, okra is used as a thickening agent in soups like gumbo because of its ooey-gooey texture, but it can double as a nutritional powerhouse filled with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that provide an array of health benefits from treating diabetes to preventing kidney disease.

Hong Kong lender Bank of East Asia Ltd announced on Thursday it would reduce the size of its brokerage operations in the city, cutting 180 jobs, or 3.8 per cent of its workforce, to reduce costs and consolidate operations amid a downturn in trading volumes on the local stock exchange.

A new study, from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, which will be published in the June issue of Stroke, found that:

Drivers in Central were caught out on Wednesday by the first day of a week-long, city-wide police crackdown on illegal parking. Some complained that the operation was “not fair”, as police gave $320 fines only minutes after the drivers parked up, and without warning.

Sweating and body odor are facts of life for most people. Heavy perspiration and body odor can happen when you exercise, when you're too warm, or when you're nervous, anxious or under stress.

All parties responsible for providing quality water to housing estates, including the Housing Authority, Water Supplies Department, Water Authority, four main contractors and sub-contractors failed collectively to prevent the use of non-compliant leaded solder in plumbing, a top-level panel concluded in a report released today.

For those trying to shed pounds, eating out can prove a difficult dieting hurdle to overcome. Calorific dishes, tempting desserts and cocktails can wreak havoc with the best of intentions.

Air travellers will pay a fee starting from August to fund construction of the airport’s third runway when initial reclamation work begins on the project, the Airport Authority said on Monday.

The humble cinema snack could prevent cancer and help dieters. 'Most people don't know that popcorn is a wholegrain shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, and just a 30g serving - that's half a small box of popcorn in the cinema - is equivalent to one daily portion of brown rice or wholewheat pasta,' says Catherine Collins, chief dietician at St George's hospital in London. Popcorn also contains three times more fibre by weight than sunflower seeds, keeping you feeling fuller for longer, as well as balancing your blood sugar levels (so no mood swings or cravings for sweet snacks) and helping to lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol. It even has a dose of B vitamins to boost your energy levels. A study presented last August to the American Chemical Society suggests the real health benefits could lie more in its 'surprisingly large' polyphenol content, antioxidants thought to mop up free radicals, the potentially damaging chemicals that cause diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Just be careful of doing more harm than good by adding excess salt or sugar to your homemade version.

Hundreds of pro-democracy advocates marched through the city centre yesterday in order to protest for democracy in China ahead of the upcoming 27th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen massacre.

Confused and feeling disrespected, she told her boyfriend to leave them alone. Some sense of guilt prompted her to call him back, as long he behaved. The trio called an awkward truce and watched a movie, with Amanda in the middle. Then, her boyfriend reached across to caress her friend, who kissed Amanda’s cheek.

Back in the 1960s and 1970s, there were only two local universities. So just being a uni student marked you as a future member of the local elite. Upon graduation, the largest banks and firms queued to hire you.

Media reports show Damien Shea and Raymond Yung from China-Australia Legal Exchange Foundation in lounge with unidentified women

It's known as the dreaded 2:30 feeling. You've had your eight hours of sleep, a very productive morning and a healthy lunch - but as the afternoon hits you start to fall into a post-lunch slump. Feeling drowsy after lunch is completely natural, according to Dr Fiona Kerr, a neuro specialist from the University of Adelaide, who explains that humans are "built for two sleeps a day". "Sleep deprivation in general has a number of negative consequences to the creative process and to general and mental health," she explains.

That's according to a report released by U.S. Trust on Monday, based on a survey that asked 684 adults in the U.S. with $3 million or more of "investible assets" hundreds of questions. About 77% of those surveyed said they grew up in the middle class or lower, including 19% who say they were poor. And they credit their success to three somewhat surprising factors: Hard work, ambition and family upbringing. Respondents even went so far as to say that these influences were much more important than "connections" or "innate talent."

夏天除咗為大家帶來......汗水之外，同時係兒童患上手足口病嘅高峰期。想預防又冇疫苗，「中招」又冇特效藥，點搞？通常西醫只會開一啲退燒鎮痛藥，等小孩慢慢康復。不如聽聽香港浸會大學中醫學碩士及農本方中醫診所鄒惠娣醫師，由中醫角度為大家提供「中招」時嘅治療方法同預防小貼士！

A 45-year-old woman caused quite the commotion yesterday in Tuen Mun after a Light Rail train's doors clipped her foot as she rushed to get on board.

The father of a newborn girl was told by a nurse at Kwong Wah Hospital she had kicked open a window an incubator and fell out, it emerged on Sunday.

Three known to be injured after sports centre collapse, with witnesses describing noise like an ‘explosion’

Increasing numbers of people, particularly women, are unhappy with the size of their calves and are many are seriously considering calf reduction surgery. However, there are other, less invasive, means than calf reduction to slim down calves. Find out what causes large calves and what you can do to lose weight and slim calves.

An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo made two sharp turns before plunging into the Mediterranean Sea, Greece's defence minister says.

Beijing’s third-highest ­official has assured Hong Kong that it will not lose its identity or autonomy to become just another city in China, but warned against independence moves­.

最近看新聞，有人到深圳按摩，可能按頸時的手法不對，「啪」一聲，吐舌頭反白眼，昏迷了！最後判斷為第一、二節脊柱的脊髓受損，以為按摩可以鬆鬆筋骨，誰知樂極生悲。一於話你知，邊度可以按、邊度咪亂按，否則輕則破財、重則癱瘓小產！

A three-year-old girl had a narrow escape after she dashed out onto a busy road in Mong Kok and collided with a taxi.

The monthly fees for the same broadband service plan offered by an operator through different subscription channels can be different by more than 40 percent, the Consumer Council has found.

Nutritionists have long known that eating more fiber is a good idea. It helps digestion, and evidence suggests it curbs appetite. Now, new research on animals suggests that one reason fiber makes you less hungry is because after you eat it, your body produces a chemical called acetate — also found in vinegar — which changes brain cells that control hunger.

A man arrested over an alleged plot to use a drone to disrupt a state leader’s Hong Kong visit was asked to buy the device by veteran local activist Tsang Kin-shing.

Plantar fasciitis, also known as Runner’s Heel, is one of the most common injuries among athletes, characterized by a sharp pain in the heel and arch of the foot. Approximately 10 percent of runners will have plantar fasciitis in their careers. They’ll join scores of other athletes and non-athletes with this painful and strange injury.Because plantar fasciitis can strike a wide range of people — high-volume runners and overweight non-athletes — and little is known for certain about its exact cause, the term can often be used as a catch-all when self-diagnosing injuries.

A Hong Kong man who went missing for 10 days along with three others when the boat they were travelling on disappeared off the northern coast of Borneo has been rescued. All four people were rescued in good condition by Vietnamese fishermen on Thursday, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said. It said efforts were underway to bring the four back to Malaysia.

You may not need a gym membership if you can pass these everyday health tests. See how many you can answer "yes" to.

Oscar Ma, a tutor at Beacon College who allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a student, has been suspended from his job. He will also be investigated by a committee of three appointed by the tuition school, it said in a statement published at around 2am on Tuesday.

每個母親懷胎十月誕下子女，都希望孩子健康聰明，但黑龍江農墾北安管理局尾山農場的女子劉星，2012年誕下三胞胎女兒後，原本舉家開開心心，但3名女兒在17個月大時，全部被確診為腦癱，不能走路或自理。

Eating an apple a day reduces the risk of dying early by 35 per cent, an Australian study has found.

一名在城巴工作16年的車長，本月8日晚在屯門碼頭總站埋站後，到附近商場小解後返回開車，但被一名男乘客指他遲開車，車長一度離開駕駛室與乘客理論對罵，兩人互用手機拍攝對方。

A number of Hong Kong politicians and businessmen – including a former contender for the chief executive post, the development minister and the richest man in town, Li Ka-shing – were named as owners of offshore companies in the latest round of Panama Papers leaks.

As you age, it becomes easier to put on fat in on your back. Budging skin is even said to be the first sign of reaching middle age. Look in the mirror, are you surprised!? If you thinking you can hide back fat in your clothes, you are dead wrong! It is hard to see changes in your back. By the time you notice something, it is highly likely that someone else does before you do. Here we show you how to stretch your back to slow down the signs of aging keeping, helping you fight back flab. All stretches can be done in less than 10 seconds, which makes them easy to do in your free time.

Cabin crew members and their supporters staged a rowdy sit-in at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday to protest last month’s handling of a piece of left luggage belonging to Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying’s daughter.Shouts echoed in the arrival hall for nearly three hours as leaders of the protest group took turns to vent their anger at the Civil Aviation Department for its alleged special treatment of Leung’s younger daughter, Chung-yan, which they claimed could have compromised flight safety.Minor scuffles broke out as dozens opposed to the protesters tried to confront them, accusing them of politicising the issue, but they were quickly overwhelmed and left soon after. Among them were Voice of Loving Hong Kong members and the others were reportedly from the pro-government camp.

Hong Kong wastewater treatment plant to be extended by SUEZ partnership
HONG KONG - A contract to extend the San Wai Sewage Treatment Plant in Hong Kong and operate the plant for 10 years, with a possibility of a five-year extension, has been awarded to SUEZ in partnership with ATAL Environmental Engineering and China Harbour Engineering Company.

Emoji, the cute little graphics of smiley faces, airplanes and fruit that are built into your smartphone's digital keyboard, have long been part of texting and online culture.

Exercising self-control is often difficult, whether declining a drink in order to drive home safely, passing on the chocolate cake to stay on a diet, or ignoring text messages to finish reading an important paper.

A British lecturer who was murdered after he crossed the border from Hong Kong into China may have been killed because of his tangled love life.

Smoking may have a higher price than just the cost of cigarettes. A new study finds smokers also fare worse on the job market.According to a study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine, smokers not only remain unemployed longer than nonsmoker

CLP Power is looking into whether a low voltage dip that caused more than a hundred lift stoppages across the city on Sunday was caused by storm damage at its Black Point Power Station in Tuen Mun.

I know what you're thinking. A recipe for instant ramen? Don’t you just follow the directions on the package—boil water, dump in noodles and spice packets, and “stir occasionally”?

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying yesterday denied he had exerted pressure on airport staff to bypass security rules to deliver a piece of left luggage to his younger daughter, who was at the boarding gate at the time.But questions remain as to whose idea it was to deliver the luggage from a non-restricted area to a closed-off zone so that Leung Chung-yan, 23, could board her Cathay Pacific flight to San Francisco on time last month.

The world of fitness is always changing. A new fitness trend pops nearly every day and each one seems to contradict the fitness regimens that came before. From Pilates to Zumba to CrossFit, there have been no shortage of gym rats looking to try out the latest fad that promises a tighter tummy and bigger muscles. So when Kilka and Jordan revealed a new training method that takes all of seven minutes, people with a little more on their plate jumped at the opportunity to cut down on gym time.

Police Tactical Unit officers combed the town of Sham Tseng early Tuesday after the body of a newborn boy was found inside a toilet.The 40cm body was discovered in a shopping bag inside a women’s toilet in Chan Kee Plaza on Castle Peak Road at 7.45pm Monday.

Drying washing indoors can pose a serious health risk to people with weakened immune systems or severe asthma, doctors have warned.

The girlfriend of Cheung Man-lei, the 28-year-old man suspected to have been found dead in a concrete block on Tuesday, has been arrested after her response to police interrogation was deemed "suspicious".
The 26-year-old, surnamed Kwok, was arrested yesterday, according to Apple Daily. She had filed Cheung's missing persons report on March 6, after she and Cheung's family were unable to get in touch with him for two days.
Apple Daily previously reported that police traced Cheung's mobile phone signal to a flat in DAN6, a residential building in Tsuen Wan, where a body matching his description was discovered on Tuesday.

Once you’ve brewed your cup of tea, you can re-use the bag to flavor other foods. Hang the pre-brewed bags into a pot of water while it comes to a boil to flavor the water, remove use tea bags, then add your pasta, rice, or other grains.

A super tricky logic question, can you solve it?

Police have arrested a security guard after he allegedly bludgeoned his ex-girlfriend to death with an electric drill on the building site where he worked.

An unusual somberness fell over the normally raucous Chinese Internet on Friday as news spread that one of the country’s most influential tech figures and biggest social media stars has been diagnosed with cancer.

A four-year-old Taiwanese girl was beheaded by a man in Taipei’s Neihu district on Monday morning, local media reported.
The Central News Agency reported that police are questioning an unemployed 33-year-old man who has a record of drug-related crimes.
The report said that the suspect, surnamed Wang, cut off the head of the girl in Neihu, eastern Taipei, with a kitchen knife at about 11am.
Television footage showed an angry crowd gathered outside a local police station, pushing and shoving in a bid to punch the bloodstained suspect when police tried to escort him out of the station to the police precinct. He was later brought back to the police station.

A restaurant owner who gives food to low-income citizens in Sham Shui Po has moved into new low-rent premises after being forced out of his original store due to rent hikes, StandNews reported.

Contrary to popular belief, highly educated obese women are still very much at risk for depression, finds a new study published in Obesity Research & Clinical Practice.

A series of explosions rocked Brussels Tuesday, killing at least 31 and injuring at least 250, including nine Americans in devastating terror attacks for which ISIS took credit.

Weddings are a beautiful occasion to celebrate life and love, giving way to countless memories for those in attendance.

Omega 3 fatty acids are key to the development of the fetus; hence, necessary for the mother to take them regularly. They will get to the fetus through the umbilical cord and mothers will be in a position to deliver a very healthy baby. These omega 3s allows the baby to mature on time while in the womb and gain reasonable weight.Pregnant women also benefit from taking omega 3 supplements since it would mean safe delivery without complications. The hemoglobin level is well maintained ensuring that the mother cannot suffer anemia after birth or go through any complications. Unborn baby is also guaranteed to be safe and in good health before and after birth.

Student group Scholarism has announced the suspension of its operations to make way for the formation of a new student group and a political party.Scholarism, which was formed in May 2011, said that it had been thinking about its future position since the end of the pro-democracy occupy movement in 2014. It said that its model of supporting political movements and student movements simultaneously needed to be changed.

People who want to quit smoking are more likely to succeed if they go "cold turkey" by stopping abruptly, a study in Annals of Internal Medicine shows.

Hong Kong is experiencing some of its harshest economic conditions in two decades amid global weakness, with the current downturn in property and retail sales “worse” than during the Sars epidemic, said CK Hutchison’s chairman Li Ka-shing during a press briefing Thursday on the conglomerate’s global performance.

Hongkongers have donated over HK$1.6 million, as of 4pm Wednesday, to provide emergency relief funds for the family of a deceased 7-eleven convenience store owner, 39-year-old Cheng Ka-pui, according to the company’s spokesperson. Cheng passed away on Monday after being stabbed last Tuesday in his shop at Yau Ma Tei.

Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but nails can offer an important glimpse into your overall health. It turns out, having strong, healthy nails isn’t just good news for your manicure—unpleasant nail symptoms could also indicate bigger health problems. We spoke with John Anthony, MD, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and Debra Jaliman, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist and author of Skin Rules about the nail symptoms you shouldn’t ignore (and which are totally normal).

A psychologists concern group has backed a no-suicide pledge put forth by the Education Bureau amid online debate that follows the increasingly worrying string of students killing themselves.School social workers and counselors may ask students to sign the contract, according to the updated version of An eBook on Student Suicide for Schools: Early Detection, Intervention & Postvention.

How regularly do you wash your bath towel? It’s not surprising if you think your bath towel is not dirty as you’re only using it to pat your squeaky-clean body dry. But is it real?

A 32-year-old Vietnamese-Canadian has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a cashier at a convenience store in Yau Ma Tei on Tuesday evening.

The man who was stabbed in his 7-Eleven shop last week over a packet of crisps has succumbed to his injuries and died, according to a statement from 7-Eleven Hong Kong.

We live in a loud and distracting world, where silence is increasingly difficult to come by -- and that may be negatively affecting our health.

If you could invite anyone in the world over for dinner, who would you choose? Nelson Mandela? Marilyn Monroe? Justin Bieber?

「成日唔夠瞓，咖啡醒醒神」相信是不少上班族的心聲。日日飲隨時上癮不突止，仲會令你失禁？！根據美國《醫藥日報》（Medical Daily）報導，咖啡因對於膀胱會有刺激作用。若喝過多咖啡，就有可能造成尿失禁的症狀。

The HK$19.6 billion extra funding request for the controversial express rail link from Hong Kong to Guangdong was abruptly passed by the legislature’s Finance Committee yesterday, triggering chaos inside and outside the chamber.

Just 25 minutes of brisk walking a day could add to seven years to your life, heart experts have said. Researchers said moderate exercise could halve the risk of heart attack death among those in their fifties and sixties.

Teenage girls risk of ingesting cancer-causing chemicals from the cosmetics they use, experts have warned.

The unbelievable truth about boob health goes against everything we've thought until now, and it could make your breasts better than ever.

近年各式斷食養生法紛紛湧現，如流行於歐美的「蔬果汁輕斷食法」（juice fasting）便受名模及影星追捧，更於東南亞掀起熱潮。一日三餐齋飲唔食，就是這方法的大宗旨。倒進肚裡去的，全是果汁、菜湯及清水，以取代固體食物，為期三至十天不等，能否達至排毒、燒脂及速效瘦身等效果，該因人而異；但斷食可能引致的身體損害，卻更值得大家關注。

When you feel tired or sleepy, you usually drink a cup of coffee. It is logically because coffee contains caffeine which is proven to stimulate the brain and in this way you can easily fight drowsiness.

If you’re prone to raiding the fridge in the middle of the night, you might want to know that it’s not just physical issues like obesity and diabetes that you’re at risk of developing – you’ll likely get more stupid as well.

坐得多唔止造成腰痛，越來越多研究指坐得多會增加死亡風險！英國有專家表示，坐得多會令人肥胖、容易患心血管疾病及癌症。

“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves,” wrote John Muir in Our National Parks. Clearly, John Muir understood the intrinsic value of spending time in nature.

Women who become pregnant at age 40 or older face a greater risk of stroke and heart attack later in life than women who become pregnant at a younger age, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2016.

Good news for anyone who is obese and trying to get healthier: Losing just 5 percent of your body weight can lead to significant improvements in insulin sensitivity, which...

You know that a poor diet will make you look tired, washed-out, and unhealthy.

But when was the last time you considered the impacts of what you drink on your skin?

One postulated contributing factor of fertility problems is radio frequency electromagnetic radiation emitted from cell phones.

「一日一蘋果」是常識吧；可是，大家在進食蘋果前，最好先完成以下一個步驟，以免吃下「毒」蘋果。

A revolutionary cancer treatment that remembers the disease and remains like a watchman to prevent it returning is being developed.

''It's a nice piece of work because it directly links an illness outcome with personal relationships,'' said Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, director of health psychology at the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus.

Kissing your partner far more than a show of affection - you're also sharing the 80 million bacteria that live in your mouth, scientists say.

Research shows that when...

新年喜慶，盡興是常識吧！

不過，暴飲暴食隨時造成腸胃負擔過重，加上酒精傷肝和脾胃；容易出現胃脹、胃痛、頭痛、頭暈、倦怠、眼紅及消化不良等徵狀。按壓「足三里」、「中脘」及「太衝穴」，可有助紓緩徵狀。

油膩糕點傷脾胃，腹脹便秘真閉翳。
兩款茶飲助消滯，健康猴年好架勢！

新年不少人愛打麻雀 ,發新年財 !不過有些人因為太放鬆 ,以致未「食糊」 先腰痛 ! 即與大家看看常見壞姿勢 !

不少人到了新年假期，都善用時間好好「補眠」，但大家有否試過越睡越累？

大年初一，Lifewire先祝大家猴年心想事成，身體健康。

近年盛行Green Monday，適逢今年大年初一也是星期一，我們請來資深營養師黃榮俊教你食得「又Green又豪」!一道「金銀滿屋」即時送給大家！

Study of 12,000 UK women found fidgeters could be protecting themselves against effects of sitting for long periods at work

Popping birth control pills can put you at increased risk for the most common type of stroke, especially if you smoke, have high blood pressure or have a history of migraine headaches, a new study warns.

「吸煙危害健康」，這句子廣告也常見了；世界衛生組織曾表示，吸煙是全球最大的健康問題之一，每年奪去約近六百萬人性命。然而，身邊卻總有人煙不離手，但又沒患上甚麼病痛、更有煙民非常長壽。最新的一項研究，也許有助解答這個「謎」！

Forgiving a friend or partner for little flaws and pet peeves is one thing, but it’s often harder to let go of bigger wrongdoings — like someone breaking your trust. But allowing yourself to forgive others might help protect you from depression, according to a new study out of the University of Missouri.

Prozac and Seroxat may also make 15-24 year olds more likely to be involved in non-violent crime and to have alcohol problems

For many couples the difficult conversation will arise at some point early on in their relationship - how many people have they each slept with.

Folklore may have it that baldness is a sign of a man’s virility, but a new study shows that those who lose their hair while young – at about 30 – may in fact be less fertile.

It's sometimes said that eating a lot of of bananas at once could be dangerous - it has even been suggested that eating more than six in one sitting could kill you. Can this really be true?

Boys with a low resting heart rate in their late teens run a higher risk of turning to a life of violent crime when grown, a Swedish study released this week suggests.

Making people aged under 55 start work before 9am is akin to 'torture', according to one of the UK's leading sleep experts.

Just 25 minutes of brisk walking a day could add to seven years to your life, heart experts have said. Researchers said moderate exercise could halve the risk of heart attack death among those in their fifties and sixties.

Research suggests a daily nap could reduce blood pressure and stave off heart attacks It is the news that nap afficionados have been waiting for.

As it gets harder to tear our eyes away from smartphones, televisions, tablets or computers, concerns are growing over a blue light emitted by their screens, blamed for harming the retina and causing interrupted sleep.

The venom of the Brazilian wasp Polybia paulista contains a powerful “smart” drug that selectively targets and destroys tumour cells without harming normal cells, a study has shown.

Study finds sleep is a more important factor in catching a cold than stress, smoking, education, or income Lack of sleep is the most important factor in determining whether someone will catch a cold, new research has found.

Children as young as three months old have been found to have a bias towards women who are the same race as themselves. Now, a University of Delaware scientist has discovered a simple exercise that he claims can undo this unconscious racial biases in young children.

Drinking about 16 ounces of water 30 minutes before meals can help with weight loss for obese adults, new research suggests.

An apple a day, keep the doctor away!

This sentence, is all too familiar.

However, different colors of apples have different effects, as we all know?

Beware of the rude person that works in your office; you may catch some of that attitude. People confronted with rudeness at work may falsely perceive rudeness in conversations with others, making them more likely to be rude in return, according to a study from the University of Florida, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology. This may cause rudeness to spread like a virus throughout the workplace.

Working 55 hours or more per week is linked to a one third greater risk of stroke compared to a 35-40 hour work week, according to research.

Decades of research suggests that shift work is bad for the worker's physical and mental health but a new study suggests it has a negative effect on their children as well.

Most teenagers in the United States start the school day too early each morning, robbing them of the sleep they need to concentrate properly and remain healthy, according to a study.

Playing music in the operating theatre can be disruptive and surgeons should think twice about pressing the play button, according to a small study.

Researchers filmed 20 operations at two UK hospitals to observe.

When we all go to bed, we tend to sleep on our back, side, stomach, or assume the fetal position. Our body posture when we sleep can influence our personality, well-being, and even our brain health. According to a recent study published in the The Journal of Neuroscience, sleeping on our side rather than our back or stomach can allow the brain to discard waste products, therefore reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.

Taking birth control pills, even for just a few years, offers significant long-term protection against uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, the British researchers said. And the longer a women takes birth control pills, the greater her reduction in risk for the disease, concluded the team led by Valerie Beral of the University of Oxford.

People who request an extra kick to their curry could also be adding years to their life, according to a large study which linked frequent consumption of spicy food to longevity.

Women find air conditioning chilly in the summer because their metabolic rate is slower than men's, a study has shown. Women may have finally smashed through the glass ceiling to join men in the boardroom but when it comes to office temperatures they are yet to come in from the cold.

For years dentists and doctors have installed fish tanks in their waiting rooms in the hope of calming down stressed patients before they go under the drill or stethoscope. Now a new study has shown for the first time that staring at swimming fish really does lower blood pressure and reduce heart rate.

A cup of coffee a day really can stave off Alzheimer's disease, say scientists.



But having two or more cups or never touching the brew puts you at risk of the condition that causes early memory problems that sometimes lead to Alzheimer's. Researchers found moderate levels of caffeine protected the brain against rogue proteins that destroy neurons leading to memory loss.

You do all the right things—train hard, eat clean, and get plenty of sleep…or do you?



The post-workout snacks you are indulging in late at night could be sabotaging your fat-loss and muscle-gain efforts by ruining your rest. For a better night of rest, skip these five foods after 8 p.m

An 8-year-old Baltimore boy who lost his limbs to a serious infection has become the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant, surgeons said Tuesday.

Zion Harvey received the hands earlier this month at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, though doctors did not publicly disclose the 11-hour operation until now.

Suffering from persistent depression may double the risk of having a stroke in people aged over 50, according to research. And the stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms of depression go away.

Scientists in California have discovered that the naturally occurring steroid lanosterol is able to melt away cataracts and prevent them from returning when administered to patients via eye drops. If approved for human use, the compound would be available as a non-invasive treatment for individuals with moderate forms of cataracts.

During the rainy day, many people prefer to wear convenience slippers or sandals, may suffer from commonly known as "athlete's foot" (tinea pedis). A dermatologist points out that it is better to avoid wearing slippers during rainy day, because the foot skin if injury, slight crack or wound, once in contact with diry water or bacteria, it will increase the athlete's foot infection, the risk of gray or staphylococcus aureus.

Scientists found that health-boosting chemicals, called flavanones, that are naturally found in citrus fruits greatly improved circulation with as little as half a pint.

A partially sighted British pensioner has had most of his vision restored thanks to a "bionic eye" -- a device that converts video images from a miniature camera installed in his glasses to his brain.

Fast food is associated with clogged arteries, obesity and overall poor health, but full-service restaurants are often serving up even more sodium and cholesterol than their quicker counterparts.

Children who watch seemingly overweight cartoon characters are more likely to consume low-nutrition, high-calorie foods such as cookies and candy, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

We tend to consume fruit juice such as orange or grapefruit to stay healthy and it is also considered a healthy part of our morning meals. Now researchers have been studying if consumption of citrus may put people more at risk for developing melanoma as certain citrus juices can make skin so sensitive to light that people may end up with serious burns on them.

The unprecedented degradation of Earth's natural resources coupled with climate change could reverse major gains in human health over the last 150 years, according to a sweeping scientific review published Thursday.

A study of people born within a year of each other has uncovered a huge gulf in the speed at which their bodies age. The report, in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tracked traits such as weight, kidney function and gum health. Some of the 38-year-olds were ageing so badly that their "biological age" was on the cusp of retirement.

A new animal study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, led by Dr. Christos Mantzoros, indicates that a diet containing walnuts may slow colorectal tumor growth by causing beneficial changes in cancer genes.

Researchers at the University of Leeds have found a possible association between the rise in obesity and the increase in cases of male breast cancer.

Walking briskly at two miles per hour, exercising away 845 calories a week and limiting alcohol to two drinks a night can halve the risk of heart failure scientists have found.

Many dogs are living in psychological turmoil and need anti-depressants due to their owners’ busy lifestyles, a new report by vets has revealed.

Besides versions such as Facebook's Tetris Battle being tons of fun, a new study reveals the tile puzzle video game might also help to reduce the frequency of traumatic memories. The computer game could aid as a psychological treatment to erase bad memories after experiencing military combat, terrorist attacks, sexual assault, and other causes of flashbacks due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

For people with appendicitis, surgery may not be the only option.



In a new study, antibiotics successfully treated the majority of cases of uncomplicated acute appendicitis, where the appendix is inflamed but hasn’t burst or developed stones or infected pockets, researchers report in the June JAMA.

While wrinkles may be a telltale (and not-so-welcome) sign of aging, a health breakthrough out of Yale University has uncovered a link between wrinkles and aging, and this connection is about more than just skin care. It turns out that wrinkles are more than skin-deep—they may actually be a sign of osteoporosis.

不少青少年都沉溺玩電腦暴力遊戲或看暴力電影，追求官能上的刺激及快感，但英國最新研究指出，電腦暴力遊戲和影片，可改變人腦的功能和結構，年青人的大腦有機會驟變成老年？

Consumption of sugary drinks results in some 184,000 deaths worldwide each year, a new analysis found.

Cyclists in the Netherlands live on average six months longer than their non-biking counterparts, according to researchers at the University of Utrecht.

Conteh said the first of the three new cases was reported on June 17 after a casual labourer, Mohamed Kamara, tested positive of the Ebola virus and six other people were taken to the holding center.

Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves, doctors have said.

A 35-year-old woman had to be cut out of a pair after her calves ballooned in size, the medics said in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

Women hardly benefit from getting married while men who tie the knot are healthier than their single counterparts, a new study had found.

Eating up to 100g (4oz) of chocolate a day has been linked to a lowered risk of heart disease and stroke.

Parents should give their children iPads almost as soon as they are born, according to scientists. New research by the University of London says iPads provided more sensory stimulation for babies than books do.

哥倫比亞大學一項研究再度證實，人們的出生月份跟他們未來容易患上什麼病，可能有點關聯，其中10月出生或許患病風險較高？

炎夏已至，又見涼快輕便又繽紛的人字拖登場。乍看標題，誰不質疑「踢拖比高踭鞋更危險」之說？以下3宗個案，定叫大家對舒適寫意的人字拖「刮目相看」。

Scientists in Austria have created an artificial leg which allows the amputee to feel lifelike sensations from their foot.

Over a series of experiments researchers found that those who were distracted by TV or a computer game while they ate their lunch snacked much more later on than those who had paid attention to their meal.

“COMPELLING evidence” is emerging that a chemical found in children’s toys and food containers may play a role in fuelling obesity, a new research review says.

According to Mel Greaves, director of the Centre for Evolution and Cancer at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, the type of cancer studied – acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) – is uncommon and only affects about one in 2,000 children.

Hormone therapy (HT) is prescribed to alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause in women. Menopausal women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease but not other forms of dementia, and HT has been prescribed to treat cognitive decline in post-menopausal women with variable degrees of effectiveness. New research by Dr. Liisa Galea, at the University of British Columbia, suggests the form of estrogens used in HT and previous motherhood could be critical to explain why HT has variable effects.

A research team from National Cheng Kung University has found that using plastic cups, bowls and bags to consume hot foods or beverages could lead to early puberty in girls and boys taking on feminine traits.

United States University of Texas study found that coffee is as impressive as the natural viagra, men's day drink one to two cups, there is more chance of impotence 42% lower than in men who had no caffeine.

SEOUL, May 28 (UPI) -- A South Korean man infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, was quarantined in China after traveling without permission from public health authorities.

Being overweight in adolescence is linked to a greater risk of bowel cancer later in life, a study suggests. Researchers followed nearly 240,000 Swedish men for 35 years.

Drinking a glass of red wine every night may help people with diabetes to manage their cholesterol and protect their hearts, a new study has found. In a trial of more than 220 type 2 diabetes patients assigned a standard Mediterranean diet, those who were also allowed one 150ml glass of red with dinner ended up with higher levels of so-called ‘good cholesterol’ than those who drank white wine or mineral water.

Frequent users of Aspirin have a 47 percent reduced risk of cervical cancer, although acetaminophen use was not linked to any decreased risk.

Like many women in their 50s, Noreen Sims feels she has to make that bit more of an effort these days if she's going to be happy with her reflection, the Daily Mail reports.

Scientists put the results down to chemicals called flavonoids – natural substances which occur in high levels in oranges. Flavonoids are said to improve memory through the activation of signalling pathways in the hippocampus, a part of the brain associated with learning and storing information.

A study by the London School of Economics found pupils at phone-free schools performed better in GCSE exams, especially those in bottom 60% of KS2 tests. Schools that ban pupils from carrying mobile phones show a sustained improvement in exam results, with the biggest advances coming from struggling students, according to research published by the London School of Economics.

Lead investigator Dr. Marjory Givens, an associate scientist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, and colleagues published their findings in Sleep Health - a journal of the National Sleep Foundation.

Chronic depression may more than double the risk of stroke for older adults, and the danger remains high even when mental health improves, a large US study suggests.

Washing up is one of the country's most-hated chores. So it can only be good news that scientists have revealed we should never handwash our dishes again. Instead households are being encouraged to use their dishwasher in a bid to save water.

Norwich, England – Walking, bicycling or taking public transportation to work can aid weight loss, according to research from the University of East Anglia.

Many of us may have suspected as much for years — but now there’s compelling evidence in a new book by Professor Tim Spector, a leading genetics expert at King’s College London.

Cheese is a fermented milk products, yogurt similar nature and are made by the fermentation process, including lactic acid bacteria. Since the concentrations of yogurt cheese than high, almost solid foods are full stomach feeling, many people will choose to eat cheese for breakfast or lose weight menus. Recently, a US study found that cheese with probiotics, in addition to a rich addition to the nutritional value, can also relieve runny nose caused by allergies and itchy eyes.

Drinking as many as five cups of coffee a day could decrease the risk of heart attacks and clogged arteries, according to new research. The study examined the link between coffee consumption and coronary artery calcium (CAC), which is an early indicator of cardiovascular disease - the clogging of arteries - which can result in heart attacks.

If you have a history of sleepwalking, chances are your children will be somnambulists, too. A new study from Montreal researchers adds support to the growing belief that behaviours such as sleepwalking and sleep terrors run in families.

According to research, the simple act of texting during a minor surgical procedure can significantly reduce a patient’s demand for pain relief.

Getting up and walking for two minutes every hour could help reverse the negative health effects from prolonged sitting, new research suggests.

Shorter people may have an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study that says not just lifestyle but the genes determining our size play a part.

Eating an early dinner and forgoing midnight snacks may reduce the risk of breast cancer, researchers claim. Tests on women found that those who regularly did not eat between their evening meal and the next morning’s breakfast had significantly better control over their glucose levels. And the longer the period they spent without food, the more stable their blood sugar.

Air pollution is known to increase the risk for stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders. But now researchers have found it is also linked to premature aging of the brain.

An artificial version of a compound in broccoli could hold the key to treating arthritis, say researchers. The broccoli chemical sulforaphane is known to block the inflammation and damage to cartilage associated with the condition.

Your genes may affect whether mosquitoes prefer to snack on you or someone else, a new study shows.

Faster increases in life expectancy do not necessarily produce faster population aging, according to new research published in the journal PLOS ONE. This counterintuitive finding was the result of applying new measures of aging developed at IIASA to future population projections for Europe up to the year 2050.

The better your sex life, the more you'll earn, according to a study.

New research suggests Canada's sweetest export may help fight off infection-causing bacteria and lessen the need for antibiotics.

According to a recent study shows that the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes are inseparable. Cause periodontal disease from bacterial adhesion to the tooth and gums, which accumulate in the plaque bacteria produce toxins causing inflammation. Inflammation will reduce insulin operation, increasing the difficulty of glycemic control.

You can't fool the brain when it comes to real sugar. It's sprinkled into roughly 80 percent of processed food products sold in grocery stores today, which is why consumers may find it to be such a great stress reliever. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, studied how eating and drinking sugar, as opposed to the artificial sweetener aspartame, may have the power to lower stress levels, and ultimately "reinforce habitual overconsumption."

Recent scientific research partially funded by the Danish Dairy Research Foundation, discovered that eating cheese may help individuals to lose weight.

Divorcees are more likely to have a heart attack than their peers who stay married, US research suggests.

The University of Westminster's snappily-titled study 'Comparison of different hand-drying methods: the potential for airborne microbe dispersal and contamination' was published in the March 2015 edition of The Journal of Hospital Infection. The research also claims that bathroom air dryers may be blasting bacteria directly into the faces of children.

The decision to get a pet usually stems from a desire to have a companion at home. Spending quality time with pets, specifically dogs, provides more than just companionship, however. These furry friends can give you a clean bill of health. Most dog owners believe their beloved four-legged canines make their lives better, and according to science, there are many ways they can indeed increase your longevity.

A new study has found links between some miscarriages and women with irregular sleep patterns. Women who work nights or on shifts have a greater chance of miscarrying because their body clock becomes out of sync, scientists have discovered.

Listening to The Beatles could help to enhance the enjoyment of a fish and chip supper, psychologists have found. Research suggests that certain types of music can bring out specific flavours - including sweet, salty and bitter - in a range of foods.

It's not just Asia. Around the world, we're becoming collectively more near-sighted. Near-sightedness, or myopia, means nearby objects appear clearly, but those farther away look blurry.

Office workers need to get off their backsides and move around more, according to a new campaign.
On Your Feet Britain says sitting for long periods at work is linked to a host of health problems, which are not undone by working out in the gym.

Doing just 15 minutes of physical activity, such as taking a brisk walk, can help you lose your craving for a chocolate snack, say researchers from the University of Innsbruck in Austria.

New research links longer sleep duration with a shorter life



If you’re like most people, you’d kill for a longer night’s sleep. But in turn, longer sleep might just kill you. New research shows that adults who sleep more than eight hours a night are at a higher risk of early death.

Numerous studies have documented racial differences in deaths from cancer among non-Hispanic whites and African Americans, but little has been known about survival outcomes for Asian Americans who have been diagnosed with cancer, until now. A new study from Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD and colleagues at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) examined cancer patients in eight different Asian American subgroups and found their cancer-specific mortality (CSM) was substantially lower than that of non-Hispanic white patients.

Living alone is linked with increased chance of mortality



Loneliness kills. That’s the conclusion of a new study by Brigham Young University researchers who say they are sounding the alarm on what could be the next big public-health issue, on par with obesity and substance abuse.

France's national cancer institute said on last Tuesday there was a "clearly established link" between a rare form of cancer and a certain type of breast implant, as the health minister sought to allay fears. The national cancer institute (INCa) said there had been 18 cases of the rare disease -- anaplastic large cell lymphoma -- since 2011, linked to silicone breast implants. Given the rarity of the cases, the INCa said there was no need to recommend the removal of the implants.

Most teenagers today have to live with a fear generations of the past never had to contend with — the day their parent sends them a friend request on Facebook. The typical parent loves to talk about their child, engage in their life as a confidant, and become a member of their inner circle. It’s why a national poll from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has coined the new term “sharenting,” the social media violation parents continue to commit with a simple keystroke and click.

Two approaches to boosting obese men's sperm have been presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society. The first suggested that obese men who lost weight were more likely get their partners pregnant. The second found that a cancer drug helped some infertile men have children.

Children who lead inactive lives are likely to grow up to become middle-aged couch potatoes, a study suggests.

Researchers compared the TV viewing habits of more than 6,000 British people born in a single week in 1970, at the ages of 10 and 42.

Recent research has just revealed that feeding babies peanuts could halt the development of a food allergy, and now a new study indicates that these same nuts can make you live longer. A team of scientists at Vanderbilt University and the Shanghai Cancer Institute wanted to determine the relationship between peanut and nut consumption and mortality among low-income and racially diverse populations. What they found was that eating peanuts was associated with fewer deaths, especially from heart disease.

當我們要處理大量工作，或感到疲倦時，可能會以咖啡因作提神之用。但是，當涉及到能量飲料，很多人可能沒有意識到他們是多麼影響心臟健康。從梅奧診所的一項新的研究發現，人們喝了含咖啡因的飲品後，當他們休息時會血壓也會升高。

A study has found that for every hour each day an adult spends sitting down during their life, the likelihood of developing heart disease goes up by 14 per cent.

Although excessive amounts of salt can lead to heart disease, yet the researchers have found that the recommended consumption of sodium intake can provide a health benefit. Researchers said that intake of salt appeared to be an ancient evolutionary method for the body to protect itself against bacteria and ward off microbes.

Taiwan Studies have found that eating a package of french fries a day, increase the risk of developing cancer 500 times!

A new study has found that men are actually more vain and self-centric than women.

A team of Japanese researchers said they have found that theaflavin-3, or TF-3, a substance in black tea, is effective for treating osteoporosis. The team, including Keizo Nishikawa, assistant professor at Osaka University, unveiled this in the online edition of U.S. journal Nature Medicine in February.

It's an age-old adage, but looking on the bright side of life can be good for your health, scientists said today. Adopting a positive mental attitude lowers the risk of suffering a heart attack, requiring surgery and even death. That is according to a new study by a group of scientists at University College London.

After a breakup, you may find yourself lying supine on the couch nursing a pint of chocolate ice cream. Scientists have also found you’re likely to do something similar while watching sad films: Melancholy movies spur us to consume more junk food than comedies.

Emotional eating is different from eating when you’re hungry; it’s often triggered by depression, stress, or momentary sadness, and makes you want to eat comfort foods high in salt, fat, and sugar. This is one of the reasons why obesity is often linked to mental illnesses like depression or anxiety.

A long lie-in may feel restorative but new research suggests that people who sleep for more than eight hours a day are more likely to suffer a stroke.The University of Cambridge found that older people who persistently slept for longer than the recommended period raised their risk of suffering a stroke by nearly 50 per cent.

The high cost of basic food items like bread and milk, coupled with a stronger US dollar, has pushed Hong Kong into the top 10 most expensive places to live in the world for the first time since 2003, according to a new survey.

From our work computers to smartphones and TVs, many of us spend the majority of our days staring at screens.
David Allamby, a leading laser eye surgeon and founder of Focus Clinics, London, believes the number of people with short-sightedness could increase by 50 per cent in the next ten years.

The police said they discharged 21 bursts of pepper spray to deal with people demonstrating against parallel goods traders in Yuen Long on Sunday.

People should listen to music for no more than one hour a day to protect their hearing, the World Health Organization suggests.

It says 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of permanently damaging their hearing by listening to "too much, too loudly".

In the next update of Apple's OS and iOS, there will be new sets of emoji in six different skin tones, in order to reflect the racial diversity of the planet, and iPhone users. There's one big problem though: The ones assumed to be Asian are bright yellow, like Simpsons yellow, and bloggers in China are already noting that this is kind of offensive!

New research suggests that drinking coffee could lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).

Rural leaders will meet police to discuss security measures ahead of Sunday’s protest against parallel trading in Yuen Long as 500 officers were expected to be deployed in an effort to stop clashes with local residents.

Hand washing dishes instead of using a machine to wash dishes may reduce children's risk of developing allergic conditions, such as asthma or eczema, according to a new study.

Looking after your teeth isn’t just about preserving your smile. Increasingly, evidence suggests it’s vital for all-round health, too.

The risk of hurting your back is higher in the morning than in the afternoon, a study shows.

Winter has a wicked reputation for being the season of sickness. Oftentimes, a combination of the right foods and vitamins is just what you need to recover as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Power napping can help heal damage tissues from lack of sleep, a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism said.

If there’s one part of your body you don’t want to wither and die, it’s your brain. Thankfully, according to science, meditation can help prevent brain shrinkage, which is apparently a thing that happens as brains age.

The smartphone has become such a common part of life that many feel anxious when they're not around their phones. Well, now that anxiety has been documented -- Apple users actually feel separation anxiety when they're not near their iPhones.

Red wine or even the juice from red grapes could induce fat burning when consumed in moderation, according to a new study.

Some exercise is better than none, but more isn’t necessarily better than some. Those are the conclusions of a new study into jogging habits and life expectancy, which found people who went for light jogs multiple times per week lived longer than those who didn’t exercise at all and even those who jogged more intensively.

Spending too much time using electronic devices during the day harms teens' sleep, a new study suggests.

Drinking alcohol often in high quantities is known to be harmful to the body. But it turns out that having just one drink a day could also be just as damaging to your health.

Melbourne-based study of children given nut protein with probiotic has transformed the lives of 80% of those who took part in clinical trial Australian researchers have found a possible key to a cure for people with potentially fatal peanut allergies.

There is a substance in the body that might help us loose weight even if we keep eating the same amount of food. Exposure to cold temperatures causes the body to produce brown fat, a type of fat which burns off excess calories and fat. According to recent research, brown fat could be the secret for a perfect figure.

失戀令人傷心、沮喪，部份人更會自暴自棄，視自已為失敗者 ！你有否計算失戀癒合要多久？不少人都會勸說失戀者：「時間是最好的治療方法 ！」，原來這種說法並非「順口開河」，外國有研究結果支持此道理。

A new study finds that vitamin D can protect some people with colorectal cancer by boosting the immune system's vigilance against tumor cells.

A new study provides the strongest evidence that anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk for dementia in older adults.

Chewing gum has been found to remove harmful bacteria from mouths, according to a study.

Unlike travel jet lag, which can cause temporary problems with metabolism, social jet lag brings serious and ongoing problems Sleeping in at the weekend may be driving obesity and illness, a major study has shown. Researchers have discovered that the body clock becomes confused by changing sleep patterns when people are not at work, which they have termed ‘social jet lag.’

DRINKING just four cups of coffee a day slashes the risk of a deadly skin cancer by a fifth, according to a study.

Move over, apples. New research suggests that eating an avocado a day can help lower bad cholesterol levels in people dealing with obesity.

"Efforts to encourage small increases in physical activity in inactive individuals likely have significant health benefits," said lead author Ulf Ekelund, a senior investigator scientist in the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.

Junk food has long been linked to obesity, but a new study shows it could also destroy a person's sense of smell. Researchers found that a high-fat diet is linked to major structural and functional changes in the nasal system.

According to research from Ohio State University, men who posted more online photos of themselves than others scored higher on measures of narcissism and psychopathy. Accusations of narcissism may sound a little embarrassing, but not surprising. But being told you might be a psychopath? That’s a little worrying.

Binge drinking, according to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is when someone drinks five or more alcoholic drinks during the same event in one day.

A small bowl of porridge each day could be the key to a long and healthy life, after a major study by Harvard University found that whole grains reduce the risk of dying from heart disease.

What happens between the sheets may be a huge predictor of how satisfied you are with your relationship—and not in the way you might think. A recent survey from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom found a link between sleep position and happiness in a relationship.

Children born to mothers who ate fatty food during pregnancy suffer from more immune diseases and allergies, scientists from Oregon Health and Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital have discovered.

A new study suggested that feeling younger than your actual calendar age could mean you will live longer.

Scientists from Cambridge University have created artificial human eggs and sperm for the first time, using human embryonic stem cells and skin cells.

Flu season is upon us, and doctors are predicting that this year’s epidemic could be especially severe. What steps are you taking to protect yourself from disease this winter? Avoiding handshakes and crowded subway cars? How about hugging your friends?

Telling someone should lose a few lbs - even if you're just trying to help - could actually cause them to gain weight instead, according to new research.

Lifestyle is responsible for up to 76% of changes in the ageing of the brain, according to Age UK, with key lifestyle changes having the potential to reduce the risk of developing dementia by as much as 36%. Five actions that people can take to maintain brain health include regular physical exercise, a Mediterranean diet, not smoking, drinking in moderation and preventing diabetes, according to an evidence review by the charity.

A combined analysis of previous studies into electronic cigarettes – or e-cigarettes – shows they can be useful in helping people to quit or cut down on smoking.

The age a woman gets her first period can predict her risk of heart disease, study says. The age at which girls start their first menstrual cycle may impact their risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure new research has found.

Researchers found that highly-educated people who reported noticeable lapses in their memory were 39 per cent more likely to have a stroke than those without such difficulties.

Doing yoga may be a good way to protect against heart disease, particularly if you cannot do more vigorous exercise, research suggests.

Could too much salt be causing your headache? Researchers at Mary University, London and World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) have found that cutting salt from your diet could help to lower blood and pulse pressure that's oftentimes related to headaches.

Kids whose moms had the highest levels of certain chemicals in their bodies during pregnancy had markedly lower IQs at age 7, researchers said.

The ingredient devised by the researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Glasgow contains propionate, which stimulates the gut to release hormones that act on the brain to reduce hunger.

Many children and teens who have the inattentive subtype of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience significant improvements after taking the fatty acid supplements omega 3 and 6 for several months, according to a dissertation at Sweden’s Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.

Prescribing low doses of aspirin in an attempt to avoid heart disease or certain kinds of cancer has become common, but there are downsides that may outweigh benefits, especially for women, researchers say.

Smoking is widely recognized as one of the biggest risk factors for cancer. A new study has now demonstrated that smoking is associated with the loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells, potentially explaining why smoking is more of a risk factor for cancer among men.

Despite many studies to the contrary, a researcher at Utrecht University has found no hard evidence of alcohol having a serious effect on teenage brains. The Utrecht neuro-psychologist Sarai Boelema, realizes that the results may come as a surprise. “It is frequently warned that the adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to alcohol, but there is little research on this. The studies that doe exist, do not point unequivocally in the same direction.”,

Following a Mediterranean diet might be a recipe for a long life because it appears to keep people genetically younger, say US researchers. Its mix of vegetables, olive oil, fresh fish and fruits may stop our DNA code from scrambling as we age, according to a study in the British Medical Journal.

Peek Retina project, it’s a smartphone camera adapter and app that allows the user to conduct extensive eye exams on patients in any part of the world.

Short-term psychotherapy may be an effective way to prevent repeated suicide attempts.

Report by the Infant & Toddler Forum calls for nutrition guidance in pre-conception and pregnancy to be a public health priority

Exposure to peanut protein in household dust may increase the risk of peanut allergy in infants with the skin condition eczema, a new study reveals.

Scientists in Russia are testing a new formula, which they claim can delay the start of the ageing process.

Sugar may be sweet - but it's effects on the body are far from it.

If you’re a coffee drinker and at risk for type 2 diabetes, you may be in luck. The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) released its annual diabetes report just in time for World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14. Not only did the institute find diabetes is markedly one of the most significant global health problems, but the good news is a regular cup of coffee may be able to decrease risk by 25 percent.

Nowadays, parents like to let their kids learn swimming as a hobby. In fact, swimming is not only kind of hobby to children; it also can save the lives of children.

Fats found in some biscuits, cakes and processed foods could have a harmful effect on memory, researchers have warned. The fats, known as trans fats, are used both in processed food and in restaurants, often to improve the texture, shelf life or flavour.