MEDICINE & HEALTH

Marijuana Use Found to Cause Infertility Among Men

Men who smoked marijuana had significantly degraded sperm quality and testicular function, worse than tobacco users and comparable to men with diagnosed infertility, according to a long-term Brazilian study.

Upgraded Blood Test Detect Alzheimer's Disease

A two-tier method allows the early detection of Alzheimer's disease Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) scientists have developed a two-tier method in detecting the early stage of Alzheimer.

Sleep Habits May Be Directly Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

Excessive daytime sleepiness linked with brain protein involved in disease. Analysis of data captured during a long-term study of aging adults shows those who reported being very sleepy during the day, were three times more likely to have brain deposits of beta-amyloid; a protein that's a hallmark for Alzheimer's disease, years later.

Scientists Develop Oral Vaccine for Hepatitis B

Study shows a team of scientists collaborate to produce a needleless vaccine against Hepatitis B Hepatitis B affects millions of people annually. Everyone is at risk especially small children.

Less Invasive Surgery for Faster Recovery of Lung Cancer

Thoracoscopic lobectomy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), combined with pulmonary artery sealing using an ultrasonic energy device reduced the risk of post-operative bleeding, complications, and pain

Diabetic Patients Can Still Enjoy Desserts, Expert Says

Dietitians say that diabetic patients can still enjoy desserts by working it in their meal plan People with diabetes may think that desserts and sugar are forbidden since they are loaded with carbohydrates.

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