MEDICINE & HEALTH

New Blood Test Prevents Overusing Antibiotics

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.21.2016 08:50 AM

A newly discovered blood testing method allows healthcare providers to determine if a patient with a respiratory illness is suffering from a viral or bacterial infection, as well as other non-infectious diseases.

Slow Moving Sperms Can Now Get A ‘Boost’ — Study

01.20.2016 02:41 AM

A new invention was recently revealed in order to help the sperm cells move faster towards the egg cells to create a healthy possible fertilization.

Study Links Stress During Male Adolescence To Diabetes

01.20.2016 01:38 AM

A recent study revealed that those with higher levels of stress are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

A New Smell Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s — Research

01.19.2016 09:53 AM

A new study revealed that Alzheimer's disease might be detected through urine smell. Alzheimer's disease is usually diagnosed through a series of laboratory and invasive tests in order to rule out other possible diseases that affects a suspected patient.

Researchers Find Links Between Explosion And Brain Changes — Study

01.19.2016 09:43 AM

A recent study showed that explosions on the battlefield can also do permanent damages to the brain.

Residing In High-Rise Buildings May Decrease Chances Of Heart Attack Survival, According To Study

01.19.2016 09:25 AM

While possibly enjoying a splendid overlooking view from atop, living in a penthouse may have some downsides. A new research suggests that people living within first to third floors are more likely to survive cardiac arrest than those living in high-rise buildings.

Wine And Citrus Fruits Can Reduce Erectile Dysfunction — Study

01.19.2016 08:25 AM

A new study emerged saying that a diet rich in wine and citrus fruits might help middle-aged men to avoid having an erectile dysfunction.

Food Preservative Can Help Prevent Cancer — Study

01.19.2016 07:50 AM

Researchers were able to discover a mechanism that fight cancer and it comes from a food preservative.

Stress May Play A Factor When It Comes To Weight Loss — Study

01.19.2016 06:41 AM

A new study revealed that those who experiences high levels of stress actually find it harder to lose body weight.

High Potato Diet Increases Risk For Gestational Diabetes, New Study Suggests

01.18.2016 22:25 PM

Just before pregnant mothers crave for French fries or potato salads, you might want to consider this emerging research. A new study suggests that expectant mothers who consume plenty of potatoes might potentially develop gestational diabetes.

Green Leafy Vegetables Is Good For The Eyes, Study Suggests

01.18.2016 05:44 AM

An emerging study adds another benefit of why eating green leafy vegetables is necessary. Scientists from Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston found that green leafy vegetables can potentially lower the risk of glaucoma.

Hawaii Reports First Case Associating Zika Virus And Birth Defects

01.18.2016 02:57 AM

A new-born baby in Hawaii with an unusually small head got infected with Zika virus, according to health officials in the USA. This is the country's first reported case to associate the virus and birth defects.

Study Links Anti-Depressant Drug And Birth Defects

01.16.2016 11:26 AM

A meta-analysis of previous studies claim that expectant mothers taking the antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat) during the early stages of their of pregnancy can result to birth defects. Result is particularly high during the first trimester.

Study Links Morphine To Brain Changes

01.16.2016 11:12 AM

A new study revealed that the changes in the brain has been rapidly triggered by morphine. Morphine is a type of effective painkiller drug used to treat aching body parts such as the head or lower back.