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Malaysian Government Warns Tourists To Skip Camel Farm Tours In Middle East For Fear of Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

By Maria Slither - Feb 19, 2015 08:07 AM EST

The Health Ministry of the Malaysian government released a warning this week intended for Malaysians and tourists visiting tourist spots in Middle East to avoid camel farms in the tour. This is because of the MERS-CoV said to be picked up from camels.

Standing On One Leg Helps Predict Brain Health And Longevity

By Maria Slither - Feb 18, 2015 10:10 AM EST

Standing on one leg for at least thirty seconds is an indicator of brain health. Separate studies from the UK and the US involved middle-aged people in their study.

Is Chocolate Good For Health?

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 16, 2015 09:24 AM EST

Eating chocolate in moderation can benefit your health and brain, shows a number of studies.

Bobbi Kristina Brown Update: Organs are Shutting Down, Still on Life Report

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 14, 2015 11:44 AM EST

Bobbi Kristina Brown's organs are reportedly shutting down.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, A Serious Disease; Patients Deserve Real Care

By Maria Slither - Feb 12, 2015 08:44 AM EST

Chronic Fatigue Disease syndrome is now considered a disease in the US. Doctors from the Insititute of Medicine (IOM) are now setting up a new criteria for symptoms, diagnosis and treatment to treat the 2.5 million Americans who are suffering the disease.

Health Insurer Anthem Suffers One of The Largest Health Care Data Breach (DETAILS)

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 05, 2015 01:18 PM EST

Hackers broke into the Anthem Inc - the second largest health insurer in America- servers and stole social security and other personal details of its customers, the company said.

Running Could Boost Mortality Risk, Study

By Peter R - Feb 03, 2015 04:41 PM EST

A new study places an upper limit on workout.

Exercise Cannot Undo Health Hazards of Prolonged Sitting

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2015 08:46 AM EST

A new study points to manifold increase in risk due to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer in people who sit too long irrespective of daily exercise.

How Wearable Technology Can Enhance Healthcare

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 20, 2015 12:14 AM EST

It is possible to improve patients' health if fitness tracking gadgets and games consoles are used regularly, according to health service providers.

Pizza: Second Highest Calorie Source Among American Children

By Peter R - Jan 19, 2015 02:21 PM EST

A new study shows kids can consume anywhere between 84 and 230 excess calories on days when they consume pizza.

People who Drink Tend to Take Prescription Pills, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 17, 2015 11:06 AM EST

People who take prescription medications tend to mix their drugs with alcohol, a new federal study reported.

Lunch After Recess can Boost Kids’ Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 16, 2015 03:31 PM EST

Children who ate their lunch after recess were more likely to have higher fruits and vegetable consumption, a new study reported.

Working too much tied to Overdrinking, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 14, 2015 04:53 PM EST

People who work long hours have a higher risk of alcohol abuse, a new study reported.

Binge Drinking Hurts Immune System, New Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 01, 2015 02:59 PM EST

Binge drinking can take a toll on the body's immune system, a new but small study reported.

Fruitful Feng Shui Tips For A Happy New Year

By R. Siva Kumar - Dec 30, 2014 09:30 AM EST

Certain types of fruits, especially round ones, are thought to usher in happiness, fortune and harmony into the house.

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