A new study reveals that eating small meals is better than skipping meals for weight loss. Missing meals can cause bigger changes in blood sugar, which can increase belly fat, heart disease risk, and type-2 diabetes risk.
The new American Fitness Index (AFI) released this week ranked the 50 biggest metropolitan areas in the United States, based on fitness level. The defending champion among the healthiest U.S. cities won for the second year in a row.
In a bid to develop a less addictive and safer painkiller, researchers in the United States have discovered a means of brewing morphine at home through the use of sugar.
The Chinese government has declared a classic book on Tibetan medicine to be listed as national heritage in a bid to protect and preserve the knowledge about the endangered ethnic medicine, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Scientists in the United States have conducted a study which reveals that youngsters with asthma can potentially be prone to peanut allergies as the symptoms are similar and can go unnoticed.
With the legalization of marijuana gaining momentum in the United States, the online weed industry is booming. That is due to the regulation of the cannabis market, such as for medical marijuana.
City of London Police warned British consumers to be vigilant of potentially lethal counterfeit cosmetics laced with toxic chemicals including cyanide and other counterfeit items that entered the market under the guise of leading brands being sold online.
A growing number of people in China want inner peace as the demand for Buddhism and psychiatry soared, the Guangzhou-based Southern Weekly reported.
Walk Score has recently published a study that lists the 154 most bike friendly cities in the United States. These cities have taken major steps to make bicycling safe and effective for cyclists.
A survey conducted by the Beijing Committee of the Communist Youth League has revealed that nearly 80 percent of young foreigners in Beijing are interested in Chinese culture, especially the food, operas and holidays, with over 60 percent having developed a fondness for the city, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
A new study reveals that a simple hand grip test could help to predict a person's heart attack risk, stroke risk, or risk of death. The hand strength test is simple, easy, and more effective than similar traditional tests.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, an attempt to reduce the yearly 4.5 million bites in the United States, will officially start Sunday. The event's various programs were launched on Thursday to educate kids how to prevent dog bites.
Family sizes are shrinking in China. The National Health and Family Planning Commission released a 2015 report on Chinese Family Development on May 13, after conducting a survey of 32,494 households and 184,439 people.
Alibaba CEO Jack Ma is set to host a global conference on May 20, which is expected to provide support for and encourage women who are planning to start their own businesses, according to the Beijing Morning News.
While the rate of obesity in the United States has set off alarm bells among the health-conscious, a new study reveals its impact is proving to be a weightier issue for the economy than previously considered.
