Category: 6. Health

Scientists have found that a common sweetener might do more than just satisfy your sweet tooth—it could also help with hair growth. Specifically, stevia paired with minoxidil, a popular treatment for hair loss and thinning.

In a new mouse study…

The vast community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract–the gut microbome, is closely connected to many aspects of human heath, one of which is digestive function. The gut microbiome is also…

A researcher at the University of Haifa says he has found that people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes face a 50 percent higher risk of developing late-onset schizophrenia compared to people without diabetes. For women, the risk may be even…

In Hong Kong, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced the investigation into a locally acquired case of chikungunya- the first such case in Hong Kong.

CHP discusses the case:

The case involves an 82-year-old…

HONG KONG – Hong Kong recorded its first locally acquired case of chikungunya, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause debilitating joint pain lasting for years, heightening the risk of it spreading further in the city.

The patient is an…

Scientists have long known that animals pace their sleep, hunger, and activity with the changing light of the seasons. But now, new research indicates there is a signal for those rhythms other than light. The kinds of fat you eat may also help…