Patients with mental disorders are most likely to develop complications after hip replacement surgery, a new study has found. This is because of their lack of self-management, higher risk of other medical conditions and lack of ability to follow post-surgery instructions, among others.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
A potentially deadly respiratory disease in coal miners called black lung disease has made a comeback in Australia after 30 years. With a long-term development, the illness leaves its vitims with irreversible lung damage.
HEALTH April 29, 2016
When it comes to delaying aging, it’s not only the body that needs exercise. Your brain does, too, and what better way to do that than learning a new language, right?
HEALTH April 29, 2016
Research suggests that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) may be effective in preventing depression relapse. The treatment provides an alternative option along with other methods.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Childhood obesity rates across the United States are rising. A study showed obesity statistics among American children in a span of 15 years.
HEALTH April 29, 2016
Individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and depression were more likely to show signs of technology addiction. Additionally, the addiction was found to be more prevalent in young, single men compared to others, reveals a new study.
HEALTH April 29, 2016
The effects of food allergies on children can go beyond skin rashes. They may be particularly expensive for kids born on families with low income.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Can’t find the time to work out? A new study revealed that a minute of all-out exercise may be good enough.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Is Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company playing dirty? Alba’s company is facing another lawsuit claiming that one of its baby products contains a ‘hazardous’ food ingredient and other synthetic substances.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
A research revealed that life satisfaction or happiness can be measured through the tweets that people make. The study showed the difference between satisfied and dissatisfied people.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Language processing in the brain is studied through semantic maps or a "brain dictionary" atlas from UC Berkeley researchers. The findings may give a voice to those unable to speak such as stroke or brain damage patients.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
An influential medical group in Britain released a report Thursday that supported e-cigarette use for smoking cessation, saying that the benefits far outweigh the harm. Experts both slammed and lauded the group's report.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Minnesota saw an increase of HIV cases from 2014 to 2015 in certain populations. Among the most affected groups include young adults and minorities.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
A single injection of antibody was able to provide protection for monkeys against an HIV-like virus. The study brings hope that someday, antibodies may be used to prevent the disease.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
People who suffered from traumatic brain injuries may have long-term sleep problems, a new study has found. Experts found that these people have excessive daytime sleepiness, which they are not aware of.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Mozilla Firefox co-creator Blake Ross said in a Facebook post gone viral that he cannot visualize images. Aphantasia, or the inability to conjure mental images, is a relatively common condition that affects one out of 50 individuals.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
In a new TV documentary, a Jersey man born with a rare skin disease hopes to accomplish two things. He wants to shed more light on his condition while inspiring others with the same disease.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Is it possible to detect neuromuscular disorders without showing significant symptoms? A study shows this is possible through the use of a new technique that measures subtle changes in postural sways.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Scientists have identified the occurrence of zinc sparks whenever human egg cells come into contact with sperm enzymes. They are now looking to use these flashes of light to determine whether a particular egg cell is a viable candidate for in vitro fertilization.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Researchers have found that binge drinking is regulated by circuits in the brain. When these circuits in the specific brain regions are altered, alcohol binge drinking could be effectively controlled.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Sixty-eight percent of people with anorexia, a serious eating disorder, go untreated, reveals a new study. Anorexia can be potentially life-threatening.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Because of the lack of proper health and medical care systems in India, more than 1 million children who are 5 years old and below die each year. The country registers the highest mortality rate in a 15-nation list.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Those supplements that have long been criticized may be helpful after all. A new study shows that fish oil supplements and other certain nutraceuticals may improve the effectiveness of antidepressants.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Researchers revealed that hearing aids may potentially boost cognitive function among older adults. They suggest that hearing aids should be strongly recommended to help reduce cognitive impairments of elders.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Are you an artist? You might also be a psychopath. A study found that the fine, fine line between genius and madness is even more blurry that what we first thought.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
The combined costs for health care and productivity loss for norovirus exceeds $60 billion worldwide every year. A new study looks into norovirus' effects on the global economy.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
A new study found that rotational night shifts could increase the risk of acquiring heart diseases. The link between the disease and working at night may be based on a number of factors.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
People who take the cholesterol-lowering drug statin have lower risk for colon cancer, according to a new study. The difference in risk between those who continued using the drug and those who stopped using it, however, was not significant.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
Former pro wrestler Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer died on April 20 due to a possible drug overdose. Her representative said they are planning to donate her brain to Dr. Bennet Omalu to study if she suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
HEALTH April 28, 2016
The FDA is currently investigating potential oral fluconazole risks, particularly among pregnant women taking the drug as yeast infection treatment. It is reviewing the results of a Danish study that found greater miscarriage risks from using the drug while pregnant.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Research shows that spanking is not good for children. There are a variety of reasons why and these include defiance, absence of compliance and anti-social behaviors among many others.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Sarepta, a pharmaceutical company that develops RNA-based treatments, fell short of providing substantial evidence that eteplirsen is effective in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The gruelling 11-hour session was attended by patients, their families and drug advocacy groups.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
The company Biomeme developed a mobile genetic diagnostic platform that features hardware used with an iPhone, software, DNA test kits and an app to provide results on the field in under an hour.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Parents often feed their infants with rice cereal. Rice-based food products, however, have been linked to increased levels of toxic inorganic arsenic among babies.
HEALTH April 26, 2016
Genetic variations that influence how individuals experience happiness have been identified. Researchers suggest further studies should be conducted to find out how genetics and environment affect well-being.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Researchers confirmed that visceral fat is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Further research pointed out that a regulatory molecule is responsible for insulin resistance and inflammation, which eventually lead to serious illnesses.
HEALTH April 26, 2016
A new study reveals fascinating information about the female pelvis: it actually widens during puberty and becomes narrow during menopause. But why is this so?
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Researchers have found the link between gut microbiome and mental health. Study findings reveal that having healthy amounts of probiotics can help combat mental disorders.
HEALTH April 26, 2016
It's important to give children in their preschool years appropriate support, attention and nurturing, says a new Washington University School of Medicine study. Giving proper nurturing can affect children's learning abilities, memory power and emotional intelligence later in life.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Flu shots given early in the morning are more effective than ones given later during the day, revealed a new study done by researchers at the University of Birmingham. These findings could prove instrumental in improving the overall vaccination strategies.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Smoking cannabis while young may be bad for the health later in life. In fact, it may increase the risk of dying prematurely, according to a new study.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
Chick-fil-A's Chocolate Chunk Cookies are being voluntarily recalled by the supplier because of allergen concerns. CSM Bakery Solutions issued an allergy alert on undeclared peanut present in the flour used in the cookies.
HEALTH April 26, 2016
To support neuroscience, medicine’s 'underdog,' power couple Sandy and Joan Weill, donated a hefty million dollars. It will not only bolster research but will also hopefully remove the misperception about mental disorders.
HEALTH April 27, 2016
A 2-year-old Brazilian girl who was born deaf and blind underwent surgical procedures in Miami, Florida. After several failed surgeries in Brazil, the one in Miami turned out to be a miraculous success!
HEALTH April 26, 2016
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