MEDICINE & HEALTH

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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

Common Dementia Drug May Help People With Parkinson’s Disease — Study

01.16.2016 10:52 AM

A study revealed that a common dementia drug could help strengthen the bones of the people with Parkinson's disease.

New Treatment For Alzheimer’s Will Be Available In 2025 — Study

01.16.2016 10:15 AM

An Alzheimer's disease effective treatment will be available within the next 10 years based on a study.

Urine Test Detects Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease, Study Suggests

01.16.2016 10:00 AM

An emerging research uses the odor of urine to detect whether a person is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Scientists found that changes before onset of dementia include a unique smell of urine.

Lip Balm Maker Faces Class Action Lawsuit

01.16.2016 09:43 AM

EOS lip balm endorsed by famous artists like Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears is facing a class action case. A lawsuit was reportedly filed against the lip balm maker after the product allegedly caused negative effects to a user.

Long Term Use Of Opioids Can Lead To Depression — Study

01.14.2016 09:12 AM

A study conducted on Opiod users of data gathered data from patients resulted to have the risk of onset depression.

“Midlife crisis is just a myth.” — Study

01.14.2016 08:52 AM

The middle age life of a person experiencing self-doubt and various changes is only a myth, according to a recent study.

Common Painkiller May Have Anticancer Attributes

01.14.2016 08:20 AM

A study revealed that a painkiller was found to have anticancer attributes that may become the future cancer killer.

Dirty Scopes Infect A Lot Of Patients — Study

01.14.2016 08:00 AM

A study revealed different instances of conceivably lethal contamination from tainted duodenoscopes.

A New Male Contraceptive May Change Birth Control — Research

01.14.2016 07:38 AM

A new birth control product developed for males is known as the 'dick click'. Most contraceptives like condoms and birth control pills have somehow helped to slow down the growing issue of overpopulation.

Researchers Target Cure For Alzheimer's Disease To Be Out By 2025

01.14.2016 05:57 AM

After succeeding breakthroughs, researchers claimed that they are now in the era of great optimism. Scientists devoted to researching a cure for Alzheimer's disease predicted that the anti-dementia progression drug will be available within a decade.