Maintaining Healthy Dietary Habits Has Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 27 Dec 2011

Improvements to health remain even if weight is regained after long-term healthy dietary interventions, say researchers. Read More

Gene Responsible for a Rare Brain Disorder Identified

Posted in Others Support group on Mon, 26 Dec 2011

14 different mutations in the gene CSF1R that lead to development of hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with spheroids have been identified by neuroscientists. ...Read More

Early HPV Vaccination Reduces Risk for Cervical Cancer

Posted in Cervical Cancer Support group on Mon, 26 Dec 2011

The human papilloma virus(HPV) vaccination was recently introduced to prevent cervical cancer infemales. It is...Read More

Blood Clot Treatment in Cancer Patients

Posted in Others Support group on Mon, 26 Dec 2011

Cancer patients with blood clots gain no benefit from inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) placement to the anticoagulant medication fondaparinux, finds research. ...Read More

Shane Warne's Hair Loss Cure Ads Banned After Complaints

Posted in Hair Loss Support group on Mon, 26 Dec 2011

Hair loss cure adverts featuring cricket legends Shane Warne and Graham Gooch have been banned after complains from newspaper readers. The Advanced Hair Studio''s ads suggest that laser therapy techno...

Weight Lost Might Return, Still Persist With Healthy Diet

Posted in Obesity Support group on Sun, 25 Dec 2011

Weight lost might frequently return to haunt the dieter, but he or she should not be discouraged. Long-term healthy dietary interventions do yield dividends, points out a...Read More

Mosquito Altered Genetically to Fight Malaria

Posted in Achondroplasia Support group on Sun, 25 Dec 2011

In a major breakthrough, scientists have genetically engineered innate immune system of Anopheles mosquito to block the transmission of malaria-causing parasites to humans. ...Read More

Psychologists Support Same-Sex Marriages

Posted in Others Support group on Fri, 23 Dec 2011

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has urged federal parliamentarians to change the law to permit same-sex marriage on the grounds of mental health and well-being....Read More

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Longevity

Posted in General Support group on Fri, 23 Dec 2011

A Mediterranean diet with high consumption of fish and vegetables and a low consumption of animal-based products gives longer life, show studies. ...Read More

Study Says Overweight Dad's Sperm may Pass on Obesity to Offspring

Posted in General Support group on Fri, 23 Dec 2011

A new study has said that unhealthy diet of overweight fathers may cause certain changes in sperms. The latter may lead to metabolic disorders in their children and make them more vulnerable to obesit...