A team of American scientists observed how the brain reacts to short, intense exposure to blue light in order to determine how sleep is affected.

Popular opinion says that eight glasses of water daily is optimal but it can seem excessive to most people.

Cataracts is the clouding of the eyes' crystalline lens and, although it is common, those with the condition are often diagnosed only after it becomes severe.

Obesity is rising fast in Southeast Asia, putting strain on healthcare systems and government budgets, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, according to research from Fitch Solutions Macro Research.

An upcoming seminar in Jakarta will discuss aspects of stunting, which affects one in three children in Indonesia.  

Inexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons to leak, according to the first major scientific review of the devices, published Wednesday.

Commercial baby foods often contain too much sugar and display confusing ingredient lists, according to a UN report that proposed new guidelines to improve infant diets.

An American study has explored the link between the stigma regularly experienced by overweight individuals and the effects on their mental health, especially in terms of self-shaming.

Living healthily with a good diet and regular exercise may help people with a higher genetic susceptibility to dementia to offset the risk of developing it, according to recent research.

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, sitting at work may not be as bad for your health and longevity as sitting and watching television in your free time.

Exercise and physical activity are deemed essential for people with diabetes, but not all types of exercise are recommended.

Not enough breastfeeding costs the global economy almost $1 billion each day due to lost productivity and healthcare costs, as health experts urged more support for nursing mothers.

Britain's state-run health service is teaming up with Amazon to provide medical advice for common ailments such as migraines and flu via the tech giant's voice assistant Alexa.

An Australian study has revealed that eating a high fiber diet during pregnancy could dramatically reduce the risk of babies being born with preeclampsia, a serious illness which the study has also shown could lead to allergies and autoimmune illnesses later in life.

Consumption of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice is linked to a higher risk of developing certain kinds of cancer, researchers reported on Thursday.

The world's master list of recommended medicines got an update on Tuesday when the World Health Organization (WHO) published a biennial revision, adding 28 drugs including an abortion pill but leaving out several breakthrough treatments for lung cancer.

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.