MEDICINE & HEALTH

Genes Can Also Create 'Monsters' Study Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.16.2014 18:16 PM

With the long-time debate as to whether nature or nurture controls behavior, a recent research finally provides answers that may put the argument -- at least as far as violent behavior is concerned -- to rest.

Fractures are major cause of older women’s hospitalizations

12.15.2014 15:35 PM

Fractures are major cause of older women’s hospitalizations For U. S. women age 55 or older, bone fractures due to osteoporosis lead to more hospitalizations and greater healthcare costs than heart attack, stroke or breast cancer, according to a new study.

Cost of not supporting breastfeeding may be millions

12.15.2014 15:31 PM

Cost of not supporting breastfeeding may be millions If more women breastfed their babies for at least four months after birth, the healthcare cost savings could be significant, not to mention the health benefits for mothers and babies, UK researchers say.

Taking HIV prevention pill may not encourage risky sex: U.S. study

12.15.2014 15:28 PM

Taking HIV prevention pill may not encourage risky sex: U.S. study Taking a pill as a preventive measure against HIV infection may not encourage people at high risk for the disease to engage in risky sexual behavior, according to a new U.

Shock treatment: what's missing from Sierra Leone's Ebola response

12.15.2014 14:56 PM

World Health Organization (WHO) Assistant Director General Bruce Aylward gestures during a news conference on the WHO response and challenges to control the Ebola outbreak at the United Nations in Geneva December 1, 2014.

Novartis psoriasis drug tops J&J's Stelara in late-stage study

12.12.2014 22:55 PM

The logo of Swiss drugmaker Novartis is seen at its headquarters in Basel October 22, 2013. Novartis said on Friday its experimental psoriasis drug Cosentyx was better at clearing the rough skin patches associated with the disease than Johnson & Johnson's Stelara.

Semen Quality May Determine Future Health Condition Amongst Adult Men

12.12.2014 19:14 PM

Sperm quality could be an indicator of a man's overall health, according to a recent study. This means that males with fertility issues are more likely to acquire health problems later in life, the Stanford University study says. Amongst the illnesses linked to poor semen quality are skin disease, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.

Are Men More Capable of Doing "Idiotic" Acts Than Women? Study Says "Yes"

12.12.2014 19:12 PM

Could it be the raging testosterone, or is it just that men are really the mentally weaker sex? When it comes to displaying risky behavior and pulling stunts that are considered "stupid" to the point of "idiotic", men are ahead of the pack, a recent study found. Such stunts were labeled idiotic as the perpetrators had lost their lives in an unthinking manner in doing such acts.

Sugar May Be Worse for Blood Pressure Than Salt

12.12.2014 19:08 PM

Both sugar and salt have gotten bad publicity over the years as far as healthy diet is concerned. Sugary food consumption has been linked to diabetes and obesity, while excessive intake of salt and salty foods has been associated with cardiovascular illnesses, particularly high blood pressure. However, a recent study puts sugar in a worse light as it claims that sugar may increase blood pressure more than salt does.

Will Double the Dose Just Be Twice the Trouble?—Ebola Update December 2014

12.12.2014 16:32 PM

For the past few months, researchers in the field of pharmacology and immunology have frantically struggled towards finding an effective treatment or cure to the 2014 Ebola outbreak. But it’s not entirely new research begin with in the first place. Since the original outbreak of Ebola in West Africa during the 1970’s, researchers at labs worldwide have tried unsuccessfully to study and cure the pestilent virus. So with the help of a little new knowledge, a global need knocking down the door, and a strong basis in creation of vaccines, researchers today are able to look towards a potential immunization practice that may better safe than sorry.

Feathered friends: researchers unveil bird 'family tree'

12.12.2014 02:54 AM

Flamingos are seen in a nature reserve park in Panyu district south of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in this November 30, 2014 file photo.

Ten states, District of Columbia allow minors to buy e-cigarettes: CDC

12.12.2014 02:52 AM

An e-cigarette sits in a tray on the bar at the Henley Vaporium in New York City December 18, 2013. More than 16 million children in 10 states and the District of Columbia have legal access to electronic cigarettes, according to a federal study released on Thursday.

Ebola vaccine trial halted temporarily after joint pains: Geneva hospital

12.12.2014 02:47 AM

A nurse holds a syringe containing an experimental Ebola virus vaccine during a media visit at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) in Lausanne November 4, 2014.

Pregnant Women Exposed To Certain Household Products Had Children With Lower IQ

12.11.2014 15:47 PM

Pregnant women exposed to certain household products had children with lower IQ What do hairspray, nail polish, raincoats, dryer sheets, carpet backing, paint, glue, insect repellent, and heavy plastic shower curtains have in common? All of them contain chemicals called Phthalates which are widely used as plasticizers and additives in common household products.

Nestle invests more in skin care strategy with 10 research centers

12.11.2014 02:57 AM

The logo of Nestle is seen on the company building in Mexico City, January 24, 2014. Nestle on Thursday will announce plans to open 10 skin care research centers worldwide, deepening its investment in a faster-growing market for healthcare products.