MEDICINE & HEALTH

Alcohol Use And Smoking Decrease Among Teens Except Marijuana Use

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.17.2015 22:18 PM

Researchers discovered that instead of regular cigarettes, teens today prefer marijuana for daily use.

Family Break-Ups Affect Girls' Health More Than Boys'

12.17.2015 22:03 PM

Even though both are predisposed to adult health problems, University of Illinois researchers found that girls' mental and physical health are more at risk because they are more sensitive to home fragmentation compared with boys.

Wound Cleaning: Saline Solution Does A Better Job Than Standard Soap And Water

12.17.2015 21:36 PM

Saline water irrigation is better before surgery because it is a cost-saving method for poor countries where fractures are prevalent.

Use Of Antidepressants While Pregnant Increases Chances Of Autism -- Study

12.17.2015 01:02 AM

A new study shows that the use of antidepressants during later stages of pregnancy will increase the chances of giving birth to a child with autism.

Passive And Active Smoking Linked To Reproductive Problems

12.17.2015 00:38 AM

Researchers link active and passive smoking to infertility and early menopause. A new study warns the association between smoking and reproductive health in women.

New Ibuprofen Skin Patch Relieves Pain For At Least 12 Hours

12.16.2015 21:29 PM

A recent development happened as an Ibuprofen skin patch is finally developed for a much convenient usage.

FDA Approves Civilian Use Of Anti-Hemorrhage Sponges

12.15.2015 20:46 PM

The product is utilized by military groups to control excessive or life-threatening bleeding. The Food and Drug Administration issued a go signal allowing use of XSTAT 30 wound dressing to common people.

Nurofen Manufacturer Found Guilty Of Misleading Claims

12.14.2015 22:03 PM

The Australian Federal Court has found Nurofen manufacturer guilty of misleading claims as it is selling essentially the same drug for "targeted" different ailments.

NHS And Tinder Team Up To Start Organ Donation Campaign

12.14.2015 21:45 PM

The app that used to pair people will now encourage its members to become donors as well. The NHS in cooperation with dating app Tinder is together raising awareness on organ donation.

'Hangover Clinic' Opens In Australia

12.14.2015 21:37 PM

Getting a hangover is nothing to worry in Australia now with the recent opening of the first IV hydration hangover clinic.

Predicting Tumor Growth Through Math

12.14.2015 04:18 AM

Recently, mathematicians from Duke University suggest that correct mathematical calculations of the actual tumor growth might help healthcare practitioners deal with the deadly disease.

Seniors Who Went Back To School Have Lesser Chances Of Acquiring Dementia

12.14.2015 01:42 AM

A new study suggests that going back to school will lessen the risk of having dementia. Dementia is one of the things that is often associated with a senior person displaying decreased mental activity.

Why Gluten-Free Diet Is Important To People With Celiac Disease

12.14.2015 01:16 AM

Gluten-free diet had garnered worldwide attention as it is believed to help people with celiac disease.

Too Much Sleep Might Lead To Early Death

12.13.2015 23:04 PM

A study found out that too much sleep combined with sedentary lifestyle might cause early death more than other "unhealthy" lifestyle combination.

Gene Therapy Eliminates Prostate Cancer Cells Better

12.13.2015 22:50 PM

A long-term clinical trial conducted by the Houston Methodist Hospital revealed that a combination of radiation and gene therapies can give a more effective treatment against prostate cancer.

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