MEDICINE & HEALTH

Instagram will block anti-vaxxer hastags to help stop the spread of medical fake news

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.22.2019 15:10 PM

Instagram will block anti-vaxx hashtags in an ongoing attempt to crack down on medical misinformation being shared on the social-media site

The controversial 'Abortion Reversal' regimen is put to the test

03.22.2019 15:09 PM

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology says suggestions that a medical abortion can be reversed after more than an hour has passed aren't supported by scientific evidence.

Researchers restore fertility in non-human primate model of childhood cancer survivorship

03.22.2019 09:38 AM

One in three childhood cancer survivors is at risk of becoming infertile due to chemotherapy or radiation, and since their sperm or eggs have not matured, assisted reproduction using those sperm or eggs is not an option when they become adults.

Brain region discovered that only processes spoken, not written words

03.22.2019 09:03 AM

Study of rare dementia shows selective attack on areas of brain Patients in a new Northwestern Medicine study were able to comprehend words that were written but not said aloud.

Analyzing a Facebook-fueled anti-vaccination attack: 'It's not all about autism'

03.22.2019 08:17 AM

Social media has given those espousing anti-vaccination sentiments an effective medium to spread their message.

Kentucky governor says he intentionally exposed his 9 kids to chickenpox

03.21.2019 16:58 PM

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said that he deliberately exposed his nine children to chickenpox because he doesnt want to vaccinate them.

Studies show that ADHD drugs can lead to psychosis

03.21.2019 16:57 PM

A new study on the effects of medication prescribed to those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests that teens and young people could face an increased risk of psychosis with certain drugs.

New membrane class shown to regenerate tissue and bone, viable solution for periodontitis

03.21.2019 10:05 AM

Periodontitis affects nearly half of Americans ages 30 and older, and in its advanced stages, it could lead to early tooth loss or worse. Recent studies have shown that periodontitis could also increase risk of heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Immunotherapy of precancerous skin lesions may prevent squamous cell carcinoma

03.21.2019 09:59 AM

Risk of skin cancer development cut almost 75 percent in clinical trial participants who received immunotherapy treatment

Is following a vegetarian diet healthier?

03.21.2019 08:27 AM

Rumor has it that vegetarians are healthier, but is it true? You've heard buzz over the years that following a vegetarian diet is better for your health, and you've probably read a few magazine articles featuring a celeb or two who swore off meat and animal products and "magically" lost weight.

FDA approves first postpartum depression drug

03.20.2019 14:42 PM

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug specifically indicated for the treatment of postpartum depression

Detecting Parkinson's disease using nanotechnology

03.19.2019 20:35 PM

Scientists discover a method in detecting Parkinson's and other brain disorders University of Central Florida researchers was able to develop a new technique in detecting Parkinson's disease.

Kim Kardashian opens up about her psoriasis

03.19.2019 20:35 PM

Reality star Kim Kardashian uploaded a pic of her face covered in psoriasis, but what is this skin condition and is there a treatment for it?

Aspirin is no longer needed if you are healthy, says doctors

03.19.2019 20:35 PM

New guidelines suggest low-dose aspirin should not be recommended to prevent heart attacks in healthy older adults.

Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings

03.19.2019 09:27 AM

Study may open the door to developing drug therapies or even gene therapies for alcohol addiction Scientists at Scripps Research have found that they can reverse the desire to drink in alcohol-dependent rats--with the flip of a switch.

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