MEDICINE & HEALTH

One In Every Five New Yorkers Suffers From Mental Health Problems

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.16.2015 19:09 PM

A new study by the NYC Health Department and Mental Hygiene revealed that in every five New Yorkers, one will likely suffer from mental health problems such as depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.

FDA Rolls Out New Food Safety Regulation

11.16.2015 19:02 PM

Last Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a new set of rules for both produced and imported foods to help combat foodborne-related illnesses.

The 'Correct Appetite' Disorder

11.16.2015 02:22 AM

Eating disorders aren't now limited with obsession in losing weight but can also be triggered by eating too "healthy."

Mycoplasma Genitalium: A New STD That Already Infected Hundreds

11.16.2015 02:08 AM

A new strain of bacteria that cause STI is asymptomatic, study says. When it was thought that people are all aware of all the sexually transmitted diseases circulating around, a new one is now infecting hundreds of people in the United Kingdom.

Victoria Secret Bombshell: Not Only A Pefume But Also A Mosquito Repellant

11.15.2015 18:42 PM

A group of researchers from the New Mexico State University discovered that Victoria Secret's perfume tagged as Bombshell can be as effective as the diethyltoluamide (DEET), the most active ingredient found in mosquito busters.

Chimpanzee Care Of Congenitally Challenged Infant In The Wild

11.12.2015 20:03 PM

A group of researchers found a chimpanzee that appears to have taken care of her congenitally challenged infant for two years with the help of the infant's elder sister in the wild.

Time To Get Rid Of That Beer Belly, According To Study

11.12.2015 19:58 PM

A new study found that in comparison with overweight or obese individuals, people who carry fat around their tummies have a higher mortality risk.

Vaccine Against Cholesterol Currently Under Study

11.12.2015 19:55 PM

Researchers revealed that they are on the verge of creating a vaccine that could prevent increase cholesterol level.

Grilled, Barbecued Meat Increases Risk For Kidney Cancer

11.12.2015 03:03 AM

Meat cooked at high temperatures or even over an open flame, pan-fried, grilled or barbecued, they all end up increasing the likelihood of kidney cancer as claimed by the lastest report.

Risk Of Heart Disease In Children Even At The Age Of 8

11.11.2015 19:46 PM

Children as young as 8 years old could now be at risk for heart diseases, due to obesity. Childhood obesity is one of the long-running issues over our younger generation that has been overlooked for so many years.

Bus, Train Commuters Healthier Than Walkers, Bikers

11.11.2015 19:38 PM

A new study revealed that commuting via a bus or train may actually reduce risk of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes more compared with walking and biking.

A Can Of Energy Drink Per Day Increases Risk For Heart Attack

11.10.2015 19:12 PM

According to this new study, just one energy drink per day can cause increase both stress hormone levels and risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases among young, healthy adults.

American Heart Association, Google's Life Sciences To Collaborate Against Cardiovascular Diseases

11.10.2015 19:06 PM

The American Heart Association (AHA) in partnership with Alphabet Inc.'s Google's Life Sciences announced last Sunday a five-year joint commitment with USD $50 million allocation to collaborate on new research into new approaches of cardiovascular disease.

Drinking Three Cups Of Tea A Day Reduces Bone Fracture By A Third

11.10.2015 04:56 AM

New study revealed that drinking three cups of black tea everyday could slash off risk of bone fractures in older people by a third.

Cryotherapy Industry Needs Regulation Following Death of an Employee

11.05.2015 22:39 PM

An increasing number of people are now seeking for cryotherapy. The treatment known as cryotheraphy is now under investigation following the incident of an employee in a Las Vegas-based spa last month where the body was found dead in the cryotherapy machine chamber.