MEDICINE & HEALTH

CDC Designates 35 U.S Hospitals As Ebola Treatment Centers

POLICY 12.03.2014 11:18 AM

As Ebola treatments and vaccines have been gaining ground as of late, fear and anxiety over the spread of the disease have been slowly allaying in communities around the world.

A Bit of Mediterranean Lifestyle Could Help You Live Longer

12.03.2014 11:14 AM

As if we didn’t already know that life on the Mediterranean is much better for our health, than the hectic city life and fast food of metropolises, it turns out that new research published this week in the British Medical Journal reveals that a Mediterranean Diet is amongst the healthiest out there. But while you may imagine strolls on the beach and kilos of gelato to take home, like many trips to Italy undoubtedly have, the diet that Harvard researchers investigated for the study was the trademark diet known of the Mediterranean – rich in olive oils, fish, vegetables, legumes and low in sugar. With a little added touch; a glass of wine traditional with every meal. And what the researchers found is that women who follow the strictly healthy fat diet have significantly longer life spans than women who don’t have a healthy diet – keeping them younger and in better health for years more than the global average.

Top Senate Republican sees possible major healthcare legislation

12.03.2014 01:43 AM

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a session called ''The Republican Agenda'' at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council meeting in Washington December 2, 2014.

Mental Decline Faster Among Diabetics, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say

12.02.2014 21:03 PM

Diabetes has been linked to earlier onset of dementia and Alzheimer's, and leaving the illness untreated or unchecked may lead to the progression of other diseases and changes in behavior, as well as emotions. A recent study reveals that mid-life diabetes contributes to an accelerated aging process by five years. People with diabetics experience decline in mental performance compared to people with normal blood sugar.

HIV’s Slower Progression To AIDS Caused By Certain Gene-Protein and ARV

12.02.2014 21:00 PM

HIV’s Slower Progression To AIDS Caused By Certain Gene-Protein and ARV Awareness and understanding of HIV has led many to be more "protected" from the disease, either through safe sex practice and abstinence or by engaging in advocacy campaigns to educate those from high-risk groups.

Sanofi gets U.S. approval for use of Priftin drug in latent TB

12.02.2014 01:52 AM

A logo is seen in front of the entrance at the headquarters French drugmaker Sanofi in Paris October 30, 2014.

Girl Scouts sweeten the deal with online cookie sales

12.02.2014 01:45 AM

Girl Scouts practice placing orders using Digital Cookie, a new addition to the Girl Scout Cookie Program. in this undated handout picture.

HIV's ability to cause AIDS is weakening over time, study finds

12.02.2014 01:42 AM

A nurse (L) hands out a red ribbon to a woman, to mark World Aids Day, at the entrance of Emilio Ribas Hospital, in Sao Paulo December 1, 2014.

World AIDS Day Report Finds Progress In Controlling The Spread Of HIV

12.01.2014 17:02 PM

The celebration of World AIDS Day today brings with it news of triumph against a deadly disease which, up to now, has had no known cure. More people have gained awareness on HIV, and this is due to the years of advocacy and information campaign against the spread of the disease worldwide.