Kitchen towels may harbor dangerous bacteria such as E. coli from human feces that can cause food poisoning. Which families are at greater risk of using contaminated towels?
Health June 10, 2018
A lawn maintenance and treatment company revealed their data that shows which cities have the biggest problems with ticks. Is your city on the list?
Health June 9, 2018
Worldwide, 15 million infants are born prematurely each year. A research team's new blood test development could help detect such types of birth, potentially reducing its complications beforehand.
Health June 8, 2018
A new study revealed that children who removed their tonsils and adenoids were more likely to develop diseases later in life. Researchers suggest delaying these surgeries if possible.
Health June 7, 2018
Restaurants in New York City will no longer be allowed to serve black-colored foods that contain activated charcoal. The New York City Department of Health cited rules by the Food and Drug Administration as reasons for the ban.
Health June 7, 2018
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate in America has increased within the past two decades. The organization found that the rate for suicides has risen by 25 percent from 1999-2016.
Health June 7, 2018
A team of researchers conducted a study that showed people who had thicker, distinctive eyebrows are considered to be narcissists. The study was given by the University of Toronto and published in the Journal of Personality.
Health June 7, 2018
Google doodle honored Dr. Virginia Apgar on what would have been her 109th birthday. Apgar is credited with creating the Apgar Score, which is conducted after infants are born to measure their health.
Health June 7, 2018
Stephen Koch, 25, of Arkansas admitted that he wanted to intentionally spread his HIV to his dates. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison on June 4 and must register as a sex offender.
Health June 7, 2018
KFC announced its plans of offering vegetarian chicken recipe as a healthy alternative to its original chicken recipe. The company said the new recipe will be tested on customers this year and if successful, it will be introduced by 2019.
Health June 7, 2018
Sleep, exercise, and a little wine can help the brain to clean itself and flush out harmful waste associated with Alzheimer’s disease, scientists say. Here's how they came to these conclusions.
Health June 8, 2018
Creating an environment suitable for the overall health and well-being of Alzheimer’s patients is a top recommendation. A new Alzheimer’s village in France allows patients with dementia to socialize and roam freely.
Health June 8, 2018
The first trial to assess the effectiveness of carboxytherapy showed that injecting carbon dioxide can reduce fat around the stomach. How does this new noninvasive fat reduction technique works?
Health June 10, 2018
HIV-negative people who take pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs are using condoms less and less, according to a new study. As condom use drops, HIV risks rise.
Health June 7, 2018
Researchers created an artificial human prion through a laboratory experiment with proteins from E. coli bacteria. The synthetic human prion offered experts more understanding on how to combat infectious and fatal brain disorders.
Health June 7, 2018
A new research has provided a strong evidence for the causal link between education and nearsightedness. The research involved more than 67,000 people from the United Kingdom who were between the ages of 40 and 69 years old.
Health June 7, 2018
A recent study linked triclosan to gut health problems such as inflammation and cancer. There are kinds of toothpaste, as well as toothbrushes, that still contain this chemical.
Health June 7, 2018
In 2011, a 63-year-old woman claims that she ate a squid, and the spermatophores from the squid swarm around her mouth. She had a doctor remove them, and she made a recovery.
Health June 6, 2018
A woman who appeared on the HGTV show, 'Beachfront Bargain Hunt' was informed by a doctor watching the show of a lump in her throat. The woman discovered she had thyroid cancer after getting a checkup.
Health June 6, 2018
The cracker test is a way for people to measure how many carbohydrates to consume. Using saliva in the mouth, the test involves the use of an enzyme called amylase.
Health June 6, 2018
The US Army developed an algorithm that tells people when to have caffeine during the day. The algorithm takes sleep schedule into account and can limit caffeine consumption.
Health June 6, 2018
A new study shows that people who abstain from alcohol are more likely to call in sick than those who moderately drink alcohol. The data was collected from a survey conducted on over 40,000 people from Finland, France, and the U.K.
Health June 6, 2018
Fashion designer, Kate Spade, died at the age of 55 years old on June 5, 2018. The designer was allegedly suffering from bipolar disorder and depression for the past few years.
Health June 6, 2018
A woman in Australia who contracted hepatitis A virus from a recalled packet of frozen pomegranate arils died on Wednesday. Most people who contract the liver disease get well. Who are at risk of liver failure and death?
Health June 6, 2018
Syphilis and gonorrhea cases in England continue to rise. The government is encouraging its citizens, especially the younger generation, to practice safe sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Health June 6, 2018
Doctors successfully cured a woman of late-stage breast cancer using a new form of therapy. The groundbreaking new treatment harnesses the patient’s own immune cells to kill off cancerous ones.
Health June 6, 2018
Ariana Grande revealed that she is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, due to the May 2017 terrorist attack that targeted her concert in Manchester Arena. PTSD is often linked to warfare, but the disorder is not limited to those situations.
Health June 6, 2018
There’s a so-called Alzheimer’s village being constructed in France, an experiment to determine whether such a settlement will provide better treatment for sufferers of the condition. It is modeled after a similar experiment in the Netherlands.
Health June 6, 2018
More than 11 million Americans may have been issued wrong prescriptions for drugs to prevent heart attacks and strokes. If you think you are one of them, this is what you should do.
Health June 7, 2018
A new study reveals that 11 million Americans might be taking the wrong medicine to prevent cardiovascular disease. The pooled cohort equations (PCEs) likely have outdated data.
Health June 6, 2018
A research team from the University of Illinois at Chicago found that heavy drinking could be a significant problem for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The team focused on the effects alcohol had on microglial cells.
Health June 5, 2018
A Russian mom died after being in a coma for 13 months. The 30-year-old wife went to get breast enlargement surgery for her husband and fell into the coma after being given anesthetic.
Health June 5, 2018
Naloxone, the drug that can reverse the results of an opioid overdose, has been recalled by its maker. The drug is being recalled due to the presence of a particulate matter.
Health June 5, 2018
A new study reveals that India ranked as number 10 on the list of countries with the least amount of cancer cases. Australia, New Zealand, and the United States ranked as the top three countries to have the highest amount of cancer incidences.
Health June 5, 2018
Doctors said that a 69-year-old man exhibited signs of consciousness and awareness during 90 minutes of CPR. He suffered a cardiac arrest in a hospital and passed away.
Health June 5, 2018
New reports have stated that in England, syphilis and gonorrhea diagnoses have risen drastically within the past year. Those who are most impacted by this are teenagers and young adults, among others, between the ages of 15-21 years old.
Health June 5, 2018
A 41-year-old woman recalled how she reunited with her birth mother who believed she was dead. The woman claims that her birth mother was forced to have an abortion by her grandmother.
Health June 5, 2018
A University of Edinburgh research team found in a study that men who hide their sexual preferences are at risk of catching an HIV infection. The research team noted that the undisclosed men could get the disease from each other.
Health June 5, 2018
An aspirin-antacid combination therapy can reduce the risks of cancer for patients with Barrett’s esophagus. Most cases of esophageal cancer are preceded with Barrett’s esophagus.
Health June 6, 2018
Scientists successfully transformed human blood cells into nerve cells. This study is instrumental in achieving a deeper understanding of neurological disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.
Health June 5, 2018
Much has been claimed about sex robots: some say they are therapeutic, some say they can make sex safer, and some say they can help with sexual deviances. New research shows there’s no backing to these claims.
Health June 5, 2018
Cases of colorectal cancer is on the rise among people below 50 years old. In response to this, the American Cancer Society recommended a new age those with average risk should get screened for the disease.
Health June 5, 2018
A new four-drug combo called Folfirinox could add two additional years of survival to pancreatic cancer patients. The treatment will have to undergo more testing before becoming widely available.
Health June 4, 2018
A doctor was found to be guilty of medical misconduct for her role in the birth of a baby that was decapitated during the procedure. The medical tribunal said she showed an error of judgment.
Health June 4, 2018
A man from Long Island, New York is suing CVS after an employee told his wife about his Viagra prescription. The man claims that by doing this, it has caused their marriage to 'break down.'
Health June 4, 2018
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