The Most Promising HIV Treatments
This question originally appeared on Quora. Answer by Christopher VanLang, PhD. A challenging question since scientists do have a potential path forwards to cure HIV infection, but they don’t make...
Samsung and Nestlé collaborate on new health platform
Samsung and Nestlé, two of the largest companies in their respective sectors, announced on Thursday plans to launch a connected health and lifestyle platform to encourage healthy choices. The...
Major study confirms health benefits of lean protein
Eating lean proteins, such as nuts, chicken and fish, reduces a person’s risk of dying compared to a diet high in red meats, eggs and dairy, according to a large study out Monday. The findings...
Chinese seniors have weaker brain health, and at risk of these diseases
New research on vitamin D has found that low levels of the vitamin are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline in Chinese seniors. Vitamin D is already known to have many health...
U.N. Supports ‘Brelfies’ To Encourage Breastfeeding
If you’re hesitating about sending a brelfie, the United Nations says go for it. A social media trend of mothers sharing “brelfies” – pictures of themselves breastfeeding...
An Internet of Healthy Things
The Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences and Samsung are pooling their considerable resources in order to build a connected health and lifestyle platform that will interact with everything from smart...
Sliver of hope seen in Alzheimer’s drug trial
Efforts to find a drug that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease saw a glimmer of hope this week in a small trial using an experimental treatment. Researchers are testing the drug,...
Lack of exercise runs up $67.5 bn annual health tab: study
Health problems caused by a lack of daily physical exercise cost the world some $67.5 billion (61 billion euros) in 2013 — more than many countries’ GDP, researchers said Thursday. The...
