WHO confirmed reports of three separate cases of Zika virus disease in Gujarat State in India. Several agencies are currently working to prevent an outbreak of the disease.
HEALTH May 28, 2017
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University tracked down the signaling process that triggers the spread of cancers and found two existing drugs that can inhibit metastasis.
HEALTH May 27, 2017
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirms Hepatitis A exposure in the county jail. Inmates and visitors are advised to take necessary precautions to avoid widespread infection.
HEALTH May 27, 2017
Just in time for summer, the EWG released their 2017 guide to sunscreens. With questions of SPF labels and hazardous ingredients, here is their list of the most dangerous sunscreens for your kids.
HEALTH May 27, 2017
New clinical trials indicated that a 100-year-old drug may be the answer to treating the autism spectrum disorder. During the trials, ASD patients showed significant improvement in symptoms after the drug's administration.
HEALTH May 28, 2017
Research finds that sleep deprivation is even more dangerous than originally thought. Chronic lack of sleep stimulates cell activity that causes irreversible damage to the brain.
HEALTH May 27, 2017
Results of a new study show that increasing temperatures due to climate change lead to insufficient sleep. Certain members of the population are more susceptible to the warmer nights, and it could only get worse.
HEALTH May 26, 2017
This year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day focused on menstrual education in schools. Started by WASH United, this initiative tackles the stigma of menstruation by educating people about the menstrual cycle and promoting the wide availability of feminine hygiene products.
HEALTH May 29, 2017
If you’re wondering why your child has been acting up lately, it may have something to do with you spending too much time on your smartphone. A new study linked child behavior problems to parents' heavy use of digital technology.
HEALTH May 26, 2017
Pete Frates is struggling to pay for his ALS home care. The man who raised more than $250 million for Lou Gehrig’s disease through the Ice Bucket Challenge can no longer cope with his medical bills.
HEALTH May 26, 2017
Latest study shows evidence of positive results from medicinal cannabis use among patients with a rare and severe form of epilepsy. What are some of the other conditions that marijuana has proven capable of treating?
HEALTH May 26, 2017
The length and quality of sleep can be a good indicator of a person’s overall physical and mental health. Just how much sleep can be considered ‘enough?’
HEALTH May 26, 2017
The latest CDC report shows a 54.5 increase in Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths in the United States. More deaths are also recorded at home instead of in facilities.
HEALTH May 26, 2017
A woman filed a lawsuit against Jelly Belly over the sugar content of Sports Beans. The sweets company used the term evaporated cane juice instead of just sugar in its ingredients list.
HEALTH May 26, 2017
Residents in recovery at an addiction facility in West Brandywine, Chester County, found their two counselors dead after they overdosed on opioid drugs. Police discovered used needles and heroin laced with fentanyl near the bodies.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
An Associated Press report introduced Dr. Anurag Bishnoi, who employs in-vitro fertilization treatment on Indian women over age 50 and well into their 70s. Learn more about his controversial IVF technique and criticism of his practice.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
Health officials confirmed the second botulism-related death in California within a week. However, the recent death is not related to the botulism outbreak caused by the nacho cheese, which left one dead and nine others critically ill.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
Sleep deprivation may cause brain cells to eat some of the brain's synapses, which can have damaging effects. What are some signs that can indicate a person does not get sufficient rest at night?
HEALTH May 29, 2017
Researchers revealed that lack of sleep could increase the risk of premature death due to a stroke or cardiovascular disease. The study shared that sleeping less than six hours could up death risk from heart diseases.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
A new study revealed that the Zika virus spread undetected in the Americas for a year before health authorities detected the outbreak. The Zika virus genome sequencing method helped detect the disease’s spread.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
A study revealed that fitness trackers relayed accurate information about the wearers’ heart rate, but failed to report the calories burned correctly. Some of the wearables evaluated were off by as much as 93 percent.
HEALTH May 26, 2017
A global survey on the use of different drugs determined that 'magic' mushrooms are currently the least dangerous drug in use. However, the researchers warned people that prolonged use of the mushrooms harmed a person's memory.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
A compound present in marijuana was shown effective in treating children with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. What are the side effects of the treatment?
HEALTH May 25, 2017
If you thought filtered cigarettes were safer, think again. ‘Light’ cigarettes are even more fatal, says a new study, precisely because of the ventilation holes in their filters. Moreover, cigarette filters are linked to higher risk of adenocarcinoma.
HEALTH May 24, 2017
Regular consumption of chocolate benefits the heart and helps reduce risk of atrial fibrillation, notes a new study. Here are the other gains one can get from regularly eating dark chocolate and its flavonoids and other healthy components.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
A team of surgeons at the Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Academic Hospital performed the second successful penis transplant on April 21. However, it would need to be corrected with medical tattooing.
HEALTH May 24, 2017
A study concluded that regularly eating chocolates in moderation may help lower atrial fibrillation or heart flutter risk. Researchers found that consumption of two servings of chocolate per week reduced the risk by over 20 percent.
HEALTH May 24, 2017
A new study indicated that consuming a single glass of alcohol can increase breast cancer risk in women. The study asserted that apart from limited alcohol consumption, exercise could lower breast cancer risk.
HEALTH May 25, 2017
In a closed door vote, Ethiopia’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was elected the director general of WHO. Tedros beat Great Britain’s David Nabarro and is the first African to head WHO.
HEALTH May 24, 2017
Social networking is now a big part of kids’ lives, with tweens and teens turning to social media platforms for validation from their peers but leaving them exposed to the dangers of social media. What can parents do to protect them?
HEALTH May 23, 2017
Keytruda, Merck's immunotherapy drug, now enjoys FDA drug approval. In a bold move, the agency OK'd the drug based on specific genetic features, not where the tumor originally appeared in the body.
HEALTH May 24, 2017
A study revealed that air pollution levels negatively impacted an individual's sleeping patterns. Highly polluted areas caused loss of sleep in residents, while lower polluted regions maintained the proper sleep patterns.
HEALTH May 23, 2017
Scientists have discovered 40 new genes linked to intelligence. However, intelligence proves time and again that it's a complex affair, raising the question: is intelligence hereditary?
HEALTH May 23, 2017
Four people have died in the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The WHO confirmed the latest death on Sunday, noting there are now 37 suspected Ebola cases in Africa. The CDC is still evaluating the situation before issuing a travel advisory.
HEALTH May 22, 2017
Lyme disease and the Powassan virus are not the only health concerns associated with tick bites. A little girl in Oregon was diagnosed with tick paralysis after she unknowingly got bit by an American dog tick and became temporarily paralyzed.
HEALTH May 22, 2017
New AAP guidelines have warned that fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to babies under age 1 and should not be part of their diet. Learn more about the new recommendations on fruit juice in children.
HEALTH May 22, 2017
The World Health Organization (WHO) annual spend on travel may be greater than those on major public health initiatives such as AIDS or malaria, according to internal documents. Find out more about this AP exclusive on shocking WHO travel costs.
HEALTH May 22, 2017
A new study revealed that speeding up sepsis care can save patients' lives. The research provided proof that 'Rory's Regulations' were effective in decreasing sepsis-related deaths and improved outcomes.
HEALTH May 22, 2017
John Morrell and Co. made a recall of two of its beef franks products. The FSIS announced the recall was due to a possible metal contamination.
HEALTH May 21, 2017
UK’s additional restriction to tobacco products comes into force on May 21. Here’s what you have to know about the stricter measures that will be implemented.
HEALTH May 21, 2017
Health officials and experts forecasted that the 2017 summer would be the worst tick season ever. Other than Lyme disease, experts warned people against the deadly Powassan virus, which is another type of tick-borne disease.
HEALTH May 20, 2017
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