MEDICINE & HEALTH

Black and Latina Female Scientists Often Mistaken for Janitors, New Study Finds

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.31.2015 16:04 PM

Almost 100 percent of the Black and Latina women are routinely mistaken for being janitors. In a series of famous studies, researchers found that kindergarteners had no stereotypes at all.

New Study Links Poverty With Diminished Brain Development

03.31.2015 15:56 PM

New Study Links Poverty with Brain Development The age-old debate of nature versus nurture isn't really a debate. We've all pretty much agreed that when it comes to the complexity of raising a child, there are a large variety of factors that go into it.

Glow-In-The-Dark Tampons Help Detect Sewage Leaks

03.31.2015 15:55 PM

Scientists have discovered a new use for the tampon: detecting sewer pollution from leaky pipes and illegal drains.

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

03.31.2015 15:55 PM

Here are some of the signs and symptoms of the Alzheimer's disease. There are several tsymptoms to alert you to a possible onset of Alzheimer's.

Dad Accidentally Eats Pot Brownies, Thinks He Has a Stroke

03.31.2015 15:54 PM

So the next time you think you're getting a stroke after eating brownies, make sure that you do what this dad did, maybe you actually are having a stroke. Don't just assume that your son/daughter might've put marijuana as a special ingredient.

Parents Are Not Able To Tell If Their Child is Obese, Study Finds

03.31.2015 15:45 PM

Obesity has become a huge issue in our society. A recent study shows that parents are not able to identify if their children are obese or not. Moreover, they are more likely to underestimate the weight of their children.

An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away, Or Does It?

03.31.2015 11:51 AM

An apple a day might just save you big bucks on prescription medication. Learn more here! "An apple a day will keep the doctor away. " We've all heard this saying since we were young children; but, is there really any truth to it? After all, apples are not a miracle food, are they? At least one study suggests that apples won't keep the doctor out of your life.

California Doctors Push For Laws To Allow Assisted Death

03.31.2015 11:51 AM

Some doctors in California want to see Dr. Jack Kevorkian's dream of physician assisted suicide come to fruition. Get the details here.

Hot Cheetos Meet Federal Guidelines for Healthy 'Smart Snack' for Children

03.31.2015 09:49 AM

News about Cheetos being termed as the new smart snack for school children. It is possible to regard Flamin' Hot Cheetos as spicy, tasty, crunchy or anything but healthy.

Parkinson's Fact Sheet: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

03.31.2015 09:42 AM

Article about Parkinson's disease and it's cause, treatment and cure. Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system.

Scientists Are Using Polio To Fight Brain Cancer

03.31.2015 09:39 AM

A team at Duke University has been using polio to fight brain cancer with incredible results. Get the details here!

12 Ways the World Could End, According to Oxford University

03.31.2015 09:39 AM

A report released by Oxford University and Global Challenges Foundations assesses the 12 most likely ways that human civilization could end.

Parent 'Weight Blindness' on the Rise

03.30.2015 22:24 PM

According to a new study, many parents are afflicted with "weight blindness," and are unable to recognize when their children are obese.

Plastic from Egg Whites Could Offer Safer, Biodegradable Alternative to Conventional Plastic

03.30.2015 16:17 PM

Plastic from Egg Whites Could Solve Two Issues Plastic really is a great material. It's relatively easy to produce, and can have a wide range of chemical and physical properties.

Cure for Cancer: Cancer Patients Cured With Polio Virus in Duke University Trial

03.30.2015 16:13 PM

Four patients involved in experimental trials conducted by Duke University researchers are cancer free after being injected with a modified form of polio virus.

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