US scientists have recently found out where AIDS-causing virus HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) hides: in the intestines. By hiding in the intestinal tissues, the virus is able to evade even the most potent antiviral drugs, and thus, it continues to reproduce and repeatedly weaken the immune system, leaving millions of HIV-positive patients hopeless. With this recent research finding, HIV treatments might now take the course towards recovery.

Have you ever felt physically, emotionally and mentally jaded? Maybe you’re moving way too fast that you never have time to sit back, relax and breathe deeply. Take it slow, there’s time for everything. Try mediation, it’s a good way to achieve harmony of mind, body and spirit. All you have to do is to allot a little of your time each day to for contemplation. I bet after trying it even for just a week, you’ll already see changes taking place in your life.

To help you start, here are simple meditating tips for you:

A lot of us think of cholesterols as perpetrators of most deadly heart diseases. Foods high in cholesterol are shunned away by the health-conscious, but do you know that not all cholesterols are bad? We need them in our body and there are actually two kinds of cholesterols, the bad ones and the good ones.

What is cholesterol and what are its functions?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance manufactured by the liver and can also be found in foods like meat, fish, and dairy products. It is carried in the blood and body cells by lipoproteins. They are essential in the formation of cell membranes and certain hormones in the body.

Glioma is considered as the most fatal brain cancer. Although glioma tumor can be removed through surgery, in most instances, the cancer cells are not completely eradicated. Every year, about 17,000 patients are diagnosed with this deadly tumor. Most of them die within a year after they have been diagnosed as glioma treatments are often unsuccessful.

Who do you think are the slimmest? Meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians, or vegans?
Well, according to a new research, vegans have the slimmest waists!
The reason for this is not what they don't eat, but what they do.
It's not the meat & fat they don't eat, but its the fibers that they eat more than any one else, because fiber makes you feel full longer, and it seems to inhibit fat absorption.
So, this is one more reason for you to up your intake of fiber-rich fruits, veggies, and whole grains; a slim waist!

Infants born prematurely are more prone to health problems, infections and complications than other newborn babies as they have lower birth weight and underdeveloped organs and immune system. Many of them have breathing difficulties, which they have to deal with all throughout their life. Thanks to these two studies recently released by the New England Journal of Medicine, thousands of babies born prematurely every year may now have better chances of living life normally and healthily.

Findings of a new study conducted by Australian researchers reveal that both tap water and saline (salt and water solution) are safe for cleaning uninfected wounds. The researchers found out that tap water compared to saline solution does not lead to infection or does not trim down healing time; thus, there’s no need to use sterile equipments when cleaning uninfected wounds, tap water is enough.

Trying to lose weight by eating less? It may be pretty hard I suppose especially if you’re fond of eating sweets. I bet just the thought of mouthwatering ice creams, sundaes, cakes, cookies, tarts, pies, milkshake, and the like make you rush to the fridge or to the store to get something to curb your cravings for sweets and desserts. I know because I too, love sweets! They’re too tempting and there are times, you cannot just resist them even when you try so hard to maintain a healthy no-sugar diet.

Indeed ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ as apples have lots of health benefits including reducing blood cholesterol levels, enhancing bowel function, reducing risk of stroke and other heart ailments, reducing risk of prostate cancer, diabetes, asthma, ease rheumatism and many others. Drinking apple juice everyday was also found effective in softening gallstones.

A new combination of drugs is found effective in reducing relapse rate in patients suffering from severe Multiple Sclerosis by 90%, a new study reveals. The new treatment, which is pioneered by British scientists at the Liverpool's Walton Centre for Neurology, involves the use of Mitoxantrone, a common anti-cancer drug and Copaxone, a Multiple Sclerosis anti-attack drug.

You probably thought too that energy drinks that contain lots of sugar can combat sleepiness, but a study conducted by researchers from the University of Loughborough, England say otherwise. “Whilst there is good evidence that sugar intake can boost physical energy, there is little support for it having any benefits for a sleepy brain,” says Professor Jim Horne, head of the Sleep Research Centre of the university. He explains that “sugar rush” provided by sweet drinks like Coca Cola and Lucozade keeps you alert only for about fifteen minutes. After a while, you start to get sleepy.

If you are trying to lose weight, skipping breakfast is not a good way to do this as foods we eat for breakfast have lower calorie, saturated fat and cholesterol content. They are more nutritious than the food we eat for our snacks, for lunch and dinner, making breakfast the most important meal of the day. Whole-grain cereals are highly recommended by nutritionist as they help control weight and improve health. However, a recent study reveals that leading brands of breakfast cereals a lot of people eat today contain great amounts of sugar, salt and saturated fat. Eating them every morning is like eating McBacon Roll, and chocolates for breakfast.

A new study conducted by UK charity Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust (RAFT) reveals that most people do not use sunscreens the right way; thus, they are actually putting themselves at greater risk of developing skin cancer when using skin protection creams. The researchers found out that it’s better to just apply the cream gently and let it dry instead of rubbing the sunscreen, which is what most people do. By rubbing the sunscreen onto our skin, we make it futile, researchers say, as the cream builds up in lines and sweat glands. Consequently, we get no protection at all.

Everyone in the family rejoices when a new baby is born. But if the mother gives birth to twins or even more, there’s is no reason for not having a much greater celebration. The level of excitement certainly doubles as well. But in certain occasions, multiple birth doesn’t come as joyful as it does to most parents, especially when the twins are conjoined. Giving birth to conjoined twins could also mean multiple risks both on the part of the mother and the babies such as in the case of the Chinese twins conjoined from the chest to the lower pelvis. They underwent a complicated 13-hour surgery last July 6 in Shanghai, China.