MEDICINE & HEALTH

Here’s What Could Happen If You Get Measles While Pregnant

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.20.2019 10:22 AM

The measles can be dangerous for people of all ages, but the highly contagious virus poses a particular threat to pregnant women.

Dietary Cholesterol or Egg Consumption May Not Increase the Risk of Stroke

05.20.2019 10:16 AM

A study suggests that moderate cholesterol intake or daily egg consumption are not connected with the risk of stroke, even in persons who are genetically predisposed to a more significant effect of dietary cholesterol on serum cholesterol levels

Nearly 1 in 5 Parents Claim Their Child Never Wears a Helmet on a Bike Ride

05.20.2019 10:15 AM

The report from the poll suggests that families should take more precautions to ensure children are safe, including wearing helmets and understanding safety in the streets

Lexington Restaurants Boarded Up For Various Health Violations Including Cockroach Infestations to a Pet Turtle in the Sink

05.19.2019 17:51 PM

Here is the county health inspector's list of restaurants that are under probation. (Photo : MARCUS DORSEY) (Screenshot taken from video: "Hear how restaurants end up on probation, and what it means") Routine health inspections in Lexington restaurants have proven there are serious issues needed to be dealt with.

What Experts Doing For Ebola Survivors With High Potential of Blindness

05.18.2019 11:49 AM

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has healthcare professionals worrying about the range of complications, including eye complications.

Dangerous Pathogens Utilize This Sophisticated Machinery to Infect Hosts

05.17.2019 16:14 PM

The model revealed that the secretion system is composed of a distinct chamber and a long channel, like the chamber and barrel of a gun

Daily Survival is a Priority Over Viral Suppression for Many HIV+ Women

05.17.2019 13:54 PM

Research indicates that while a majority of the 1,989 HIV+ women they have been studying since 1994 have been able to control their virus, often on and off, challenges such as mental health, unstable housing, and lack of social support constitute ongoing barriers to effective and sustained viral suppression

How a Member of a Family of Light-sensitive Proteins Adjusts Skin Color

05.17.2019 11:16 AM

A team of Brown University researchers found that opsin 3 -- a protein closely related to rhodopsin, the protein that enables low-light vision -- has a role in adjusting the amount of pigment produced in human skin, a determinant of skin color.

Owning a Dog is Influenced by Our Genetic Make-up

05.17.2019 11:10 AM

A team of Swedish and British scientists have studied the heritability of dog ownership using information from 35,035 twin pairs from the Swedish Twin Registry.

Scientists Discover a Potential Treatment For Hypoglycemia

05.17.2019 08:37 AM

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Prevention Through Smart Insulin Imagine preventive care of people with hypoglycemia, Bioengineers from the University of California-Los Angeles have developed a new kind of insulin that could improve diabetes care by preventing hypoglycemia.

Some Doctors are Prescribing a Walk On the Beach or a Day in the Park for Good Health And His Why

05.16.2019 20:44 PM

Going outside can help us feel better and recover faster, experts say Taking a walk outside, spending an afternoon in a public park and even looking at beautiful pictures can make us feel good.

Early Gastric Bypass Surgery May Improve Type 2 Diabetes, Blood Pressure Outcomes

05.16.2019 20:32 PM

Bariatric surgery may provide effective treatment, though not one without risks Regardless of related weight loss, teens that had gastric bypass surgery were significantly more likely to have remission of both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, compared to adults who had the same procedure.

8 Scientifically Proven Ways to Become a More Attractive Man

05.16.2019 11:56 AM

With just a few science-backed tips, you can be the most attractive version of yourself possible. For most men, being attractive is extremely important.

Using CRISPR to Uncover Critical Gene Fusions for the Growth of Cancer Cells

05.16.2019 08:45 AM

The researchers found a new fusion, YAP1-MAML2 which is critical for the progression of multiple cancer types such as the brain and ovarian cancers

African Swine Fever Hits Vietnamese Pig Farms

05.16.2019 08:09 AM

Vietnam has culled more than 1.2 million farmed pigs infected with ASF. Vietnam is a country with a population of roughly 95 million people and pork accounts for nearly 75 percent of overall meat consumption.

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