A new large-scale study has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution appears to be linked with decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing the long-term condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Not all gaming behaviors are problematic. But depending on where you fall on the spectrum, your gaming behavior can be an authentic health concern, said Koo Ja-hyun, a psychiatrist at a mental health center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province.

New research has found that quitting alcohol may not only improve a woman's physical health but also her mental well-being.

Some 100,000 cases of cancer could be prevented in Britain in the next 40 years by a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes cancers of the cervix, mouth, anus and genitals, UK health officials said.

Surgeons in Australia have managed to restore arm function in paralyzed patients, allowing them to feed themselves, use tools and handle electronic devices, according to the results of a groundbreaking study released Friday.

A birthmark is a sort of irregularity on the skin that is present since birth or shortly after birth. Birthmarks are very common and generally safe, but in some cases they may point to health risks.

Premenstrual syndrome, which usually occurs in the days leading to menstruation, might include mood swings, sadness and anxiety.

A new study suggests that running on a treadmill at least three times a week could help make period pain more manageable and have long-term effects on quality of life.

A new European study has found that continuing a pregnancy past term -- 37 weeks -- appears to increase the risk of stillbirth, a finding which researchers hope will help women make decisions with regards to labor induction.

A robot dog under development in California is vying to be a best friend to people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, offering comfort by responding to human touch with life-like motions.

Smoking in Austrian bars and restaurants will be banned as of November following a vote in parliament on Tuesday, after years of protracted debate on the issue.

New US research suggests that postmenopausal women who carry weight around their middle, known as "apple-shaped," may have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease than "pear-shaped" women who carry weight in their legs, even if body weight is normal.

New UK research has found that despite concerns about spending time on social media, using the text-based messaging app WhatsApp could actually be good for our well-being.

A team of Japanese researchers has developed a briefcase-sized portable dialysis system for use by renal disease sufferers, hoping it may prove a life-saver during disasters when medical care is difficult to access.

ALIVE 2019 aims to "transform lives" through talks on five issues: abundance wealth, loving relationships, inspiring works, vibrant health and empowering Earth. 

The Caldas municipality in Colombia tries to tackle the problem of teenage pregnancies by involving "robot babies".

San Francisco on Tuesday became the first major US city to effectively ban the sale and manufacture of electronic cigarettes, as concerns grow over a sharp rise in vaping among youths.

Triclosan is a chemical often used as an antibacterial agent in toothpaste, soaps and other cosmetic products. However, according to a recently published study, it could have an adverse effect on bone health, particularly in women. 

New large-scale research has found that women who are naturally morning people may have a lower risk of breast cancer than those who are night owls.

New European research has found that fathers who smoke before their children are conceived or born could be affecting the sperm quality of their future sons.

New European research has found that exposure to air pollution and living in apartment blocks is linked with an increased risk of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, which could also increase the risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

As a tropical country with abundant sunshine, one would think Indonesia would not have any problems with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB), as sunshine is supposed to kill it.

A report last year by the American Psychiatric Association found that a doctor commits suicide every day in the US, the highest rate of any profession -- 28 to 40 per 100,000, which is more than twice the rate for the general population.

Twenty-seven percent of Indonesians have experienced suicidal thoughts, but many refrain from seeking professional help, a new study reveals.

A recent study suggests sleep deprivation has everything to do with why many of us have the urge to eat late at night.

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Scientists said Thursday they had found the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease in the brain years before patients show any symptoms, a discovery that could eventually lead to better screening for at-risk people.

The French have emerged in a large global survey as the biggest sceptics in the world about the safety of vaccines.

Carried out by researchers at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, the team chose three beagles for the study, a breed of dog known for its excellent sense of smell.

Carried out by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Stony Brook University, the new study analyzed the complete Facebook post history of 999 patients, a total of around 20 million words, who had agreed to have their electronic medical record data linked to their Facebook profiles.