Due to increased intake of sugar and reduced amount of physical activity, pregnant women face an increased risk of developing...

We all know why Starbucks puts boxes of breath mints close to the cash register. Your morning latte can create a startling aroma in your mouth, strong enough to startle your co-workers too.But intriguing new research from Tel Aviv University

A scary unknown for many children, the prospect of surgery can cause intense preoperative anxiety. While some amount of stress is normal, what many parents do not know is that extreme anxiety before surgery can contribute to the occurrence of

People with recent respiratory infections may be at higher risk of stroke, according to a study published in the current issue of the journal Stroke.Studies have found that infections, especially those of the respiratory tract and gum tissues, are associated

Women who have migraines with aura may be more likely to have a stroke or heart attack than women who don't have the condition, and the association varies by migraine frequency, according to research published in the June 24, 2009,

Despite recent declines in cigarette use in the U.S., nicotine dependence has remained steady among adults and has actually increased among some groups. The finding by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that public health initiatives

To light the charcoal quickly, use a chimney starter. These tall, metal canisters with handles are inexpensive and available in cookware stores. Place the chimney starter in the center of your grilling pit. Put a piece of crumpled newspaper in

Preparing food outdoors over a live flame is one of the oldest and most enjoyable methods of cooking. And for good reasons: Flavor and convenience. A hot fire caramelizes the natural sugars in foods, coaxing out incredible flavors. And charcoal

The latest issue of the European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology finds that acute renal failure at admission or during intensive care unit stay influences mortality in patients with cirrhosis.

The most recent issue of the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics reports that early identification of hemodynamic response to pharmacotherapy is essential for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with 'high-risk' varices.

The most recent issue of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases surveys gastroenterologists' implementation of AGA guidelines on osteoporosis in IBD.

A study in the latest issue of the Journal of Hepatology identifies baseline characteristics that predict the outcomes of long-term telbivudine treatment of chronic Hepatitis B.

July's issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons evaluates surgeon characteristics, risk-taking preference, and common bile duct injuries.

The requirements for quality and efficiency in the manufacturing of sterile products are steadily becoming more stringent. Haupt Pharma meets these demands by continuously investing in modern technologies. The performance of Haupt Pharma has been optimised further by a new

The Health and Europe Centre has announced that registration is now open for WASTED : An International Conference on Alcohol and Young People, which will take place at The Ashford International Hotel, Ashford, Kent on 20th November 2009. The conference

This article is updated with information on the 'early bird' discount rate of the conference. As part of the work to tackle men's health, the European Healthy Stadia Conference will take place on Monday 21 September 2009 in Liverpool, UK.

A march along King William Street in Adelaide has tried to boost awareness about the need to tackle alcohol and drug problems in Aboriginal communities.

A 50-year-old Victorian woman has become the third person to die in Australia with swine flu.

As of Wednesday afternoon Australia had recorded three deaths from swine flu in the last week, and authorities are expecting more in the coming weeks and months.

Swine flu infections have now spread across a swathe of Central Australian Indigenous communities, the Northern Territory Centre for Disease Control says.