The study suggested that the analysis of the language used online by users could predict whether or not a user was depressed, three months before the person using the account received a medical diagnosis of depression.

Lungs at rest and during most daily activities only function at 50 percent of their capacity, whereas without sufficient oxygen, people are more likely to develop respiratory illnesses, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart disease.

Seeing young people glued to screens for hours is now a common sight in many places. A new study finds that young people who spend seven hours or more of screen time a day are susceptible to developing depression and anxiety.

The study also revealed that biofilm on showerheads made of metal is more likely to contain mycobacteria than showerheads made of plastic. 

Semarang State University lecturers have created a ‘herbal Viagra’ from black ginger, a hybrid of Thai ginger and local ginger.

Japanese researchers said Friday they have transplanted stem cells into the brain of a patient in the first stage of an innovative trial to cure Parkinson's disease.

Millions of people in Europe, North America and Australia will die from superbug infections unless countries prioritize fighting the growing threat posed by bacteria immune to most known drugs, experts predicted Wednesday. 

Skipping breakfast will mess up the body’s biological clock, increasing risk of obesity, a research team led by Nagoya University Associate Prof. Hiroaki Oda announced.

New US research has found an association between stress in middle age and smaller brain volumes, worse memory, and poorer cognition, all of which have previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia.

Rates of female genital mutilation among girls under 14 have fallen sharply in most regions of Africa over three decades, according to ground-breaking analysis cautiously welcomed by aid groups.

Decompression sickness (DCS), also known as divers’ disease or barotrauma, is a medical issue that arises from the effects of a sudden transition from high to low pressure.

Skin cancer deaths among men have soared in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates among women rising more slowly or even declining, researchers told a medical conference in Glasgow Sunday.

When working in an office and sitting in front of the computer for hours, taking breaks to stretch your legs and other body parts is highly recommended.

Certain days are more difficult than others that even getting out of bed in the morning can feel like a battle. There is a name for this condition: dysania.

Researchers found a link between mobile phone radiation and cancerous tumors in rats, adding to the ongoing inquiry into whether the devices pose a risk to users even as officials cautioned against extrapolating the results to humans.

An exclusive neighborhood in Chile's capital Santiago became the first municipality in the country to ban smoking in open public spaces such as parks and squares.

Newborns of fathers 45 and older are more likely to be underweight or wind up in intensive care, adding to the list of problems associated with older dads.

A breakthrough treatment involving electrical stimulation of the spine has enabled paralyzed patients to walk again, apparently reactivating nerve connections and providing hope for people even years after accidents.

A minimally invasive, robotic surgery commonly used for performing hysterectomies in women with early stage cervical cancer actually boosts the risk of a woman dying.

Parkinson's disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, but a research found it may start in the gut -- specifically in the appendix, a tiny organ near the large intestine.

Women who want to bear children in their 30s and 40s often face a dilemma regarding how much time to wait between pregnancies.

A therapy dog cafe in Kanuma has begun operating as a “dementia cafe” once a month to offer an opportunity for elderly dementia patients and their families.

Dogs can be trained to sniff out certain cancers, people at risk of a diabetic coma and now, children with malaria just by smelling their socks, researchers said Monday.

The study’s findings showed that people who ate between 100 to 142 milligrams of vegetable nitrates per day had a 35 percent lower risk of developing macular degeneration at early ages.

Researchers found that the most significant reductions in unhealthy aging risks were associated with omega-3 fatty acids from seafood -- fats that have also been linked to improvements in cardiovascular and cognitive health. 

Gamal Albinsaid has launched health service app InMed, which facilitates communication for home visits of medical personnel in Malang, East Java.

Thousands of scientists, activists and disease survivors Saturday wrap up a global conference on lung health dominated by the announcement of several breakthroughs in the battle against tuberculosis.

While stress is generally known to contribute to health problems from high blood pressure to diabetes, it may also lead to memory loss and brain shrinkage.

The theory is that warm baths increase a person’s core body temperature, helping to strengthen and synchronize his or her circadian rhythms.

Underestimating a knee injury could have serious repercussions, doctors have warned, as delaying proper treatment can have permanent consequences.