Are you getting enough vitamin B1 to help fend off Alzheimer's?

Jan 27, 2017 11:23 am UTC| Health

A feeling of apathy or being a little forgetful from time to time is nothing unusual. But for some, this could be an early sign of not getting enough thiamine (also known as vitamin B1). Long term, this can have serious...

Do you need to worry if your baby has a flat head?

Jan 26, 2017 15:25 pm UTC| Health

Flat head syndrome, also called positional plagiocephaly, develops in babies because of external pressures on the soft, malleable baby skull. It is more common now that babies sleep on their backs, as recommended by SIDS...

Is a vegetarian diet really more environmentally friendly that eating meat?

Jan 26, 2017 14:38 pm UTC| Health

Beef from Brazil, avocados from Mexico, lamb from New Zealand, wines from South Africa and green beans from Kenya food shopping lists have a distinctly international flavour. And with many questioning the sustainability...

Arthritis isn't just a condition affecting older people, it likely starts much earlier

Jan 26, 2017 14:13 pm UTC| Health

Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 100 conditions affecting the joints. All result in pain and often severely limit the activities a person can do. There are many different types of arthritis, each with a different...

Stimulating the brain with electricity may reduce bulimia symptoms

Jan 26, 2017 07:18 am UTC| Health

Key symptoms of bulimia nervosa, including the urge to binge eat, are reduced by delivering electricity to parts of the brain using non-invasive brain stimulation, according to new research conducted by our team at Kings...

Drug Company Condemns Infants To Death, Increases Life-Saving Medication Price 85,000%

Jan 24, 2017 01:46 am UTC| Health

The Federal Trade Commission forced drug company Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals to pay over $100 million this week for engaging in illegal behavior involving drugs meant for treating infants with a rare form of epilepsy....

How do you know if you're obsessed with your health?

Jan 23, 2017 06:45 am UTC| Health

Most of us worry about our health at some point. You may notice a new symptom or change in your body and become convinced its a sign of a horrible illness; a loved one might become ill and you might worry it may also...