 | The new H7N9 bird flu virus can be transmitted between mammals not only via direct contact but also in airborne droplets, and may be capable of spreading from person to person, Chinese and American researchers have found. |
 | Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin that encourages absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. |
 | Knee pain appears to decrease up to one year after “prolotherapy,” a series of sugar water injections at the site of the pain, according to a new study. |
 | For a pathogen with such a short history, the mysterious new virus killing people in the Middle East and Europe has already had an amazing array of names. |
 | People will choose larger portions of food if they are labeled as being “healthier,” even if they have the same number of calories, according to a new study. |
 | Time spent by asthma patients soaking up the sun may help in the treatment of the illness, a research has said. |
 | Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. |
 | A review of past research finds that fever-reducing drugs have no effect on the speed of children’s recovery from an infection, contrary to the fears of some doctors and parents. |
 | Work longer, live healthier. Retirement has a detrimental impact on both mental and physical health over time, says a new study. |
 | Craving for chocolates, but don’t want to gain those extra pounds? Worry not! Go for a dark chocolate, which contains a good amount of vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium and magnesium. |
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