Long-term stress linked to higher levels of obesity

People who suffer long-term stress may also be more prone to obesity, according to research that…

Scientists close in on cracking ‘Enigma Code’ of common cold

Scientists say they are a step closer to cracking, what researchers have dubbed, the 'enigma code'…

The role of weight in postmenopausal women’s longevity

In a large multiethnic study, being underweight was linked with an increased risk of early death…

PI3K/mTOR inhibitors may be effective against some uterine sarcomas

The protein P-S6S240 may serve as an indicator of poor prognosis for patients with a hard-to-treat…

Nursing home residents need more activities to help them thrive

In a survey of staff from 172 Swedish nursing homes, most residents had been outside the…

Study finds resistant infections rising, with longer hospital stays for US children

Infections caused by a type of bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics are occurring more frequently in…

Researchers ponder the shape of birds’ eggs

The shape of birds' eggs varies considerably, for reasons that are unclear, outlines a new report.

Link between aging, devastating lung disease discovered

A new study has shown evidence linking the biology of aging with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a…

Tired teens 4.5 times more likely to commit crimes as adults

Teenagers who experience sleep problems and exhibit anti-social behavior are more likely to commit violent crimes…

Is back pain killing us?

Older people who suffer from back pain have a 13 per cent increased risk of dying…