MEDICINE & HEALTH

Madagascar Hit By Deadly Plague: Death Toll at 40

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.21.2014 20:41 PM

A plague that hit Madagascar has affected 119 people, 40 of whom had already died of the disease. The outbreak started late August this year and continues to hit the country up to the present time. The disease is forecast to spread fast in the capital city, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Study Says An Unhappy Marriage Is Bad For a Woman's Heart

11.21.2014 20:38 PM

An Unhappy Marriage Is Bad For a Woman's Heart, Study Says While it is known that an unhappy marriage leads to broken hearts, it may come as a surprise that a broken heart can manifest into something far more real than mere emotional distress.

Could Binge Drinking Lead To A Solution for Alcoholism? CDC Thinks So

11.21.2014 20:30 PM

For those Americans who have spent some time in the south of France, or gazing at the crystal azure waters at Mediterranean shores, they know that European nations are far more into vineyards and nights out on the town than any metropolis this side of the Atlantic. But while wine and aperitivos may run free in every European meal, the U.S. on the contrary is a place of sugary sweets, where binge drinking on a holiday weekend is far more common than a daily glass of sangria. And while binge drinking in the long run is far more detrimental to one’s health, researchers now say that excess drinking and rates of alcoholism may be curbed by a new set of taxes.

Milestone Birthdays Prompt Change, and A Bad Choice or Two

11.21.2014 02:30 AM

And at these strange cusps where “nine-enders” (those who have an age ending in a nine) step into the next set of ten, researchers now say that individuals may mark the milestones with a slew of good choices looking towards their future – and maybe just a bad choice or two too.

New York, Missouri patients test negative for Ebola virus

11.21.2014 01:48 AM

1 of 2. A view of Bellevue Hospital in the Manhattan borough of New York November 20, 2014. Two travelers who returned recently from separate West Africa trips tested negative for Ebola on Thursday at hospitals in New York and Missouri and will stay under observation while awaiting additional confirmation of the results, health officials said.

Study Finds Women With Congenital Heart Disease at Low Risk When Giving Birth

11.20.2014 20:45 PM

Women With Congenital Heart Disease at Low Risk When Giving Birth, Study Finds. Congenital heart disease occurs when there is a problem with the structure of the heart at birth.

Most Heavy Drinkers in the U.S May Not Necessarily Be Alcoholics

11.20.2014 20:42 PM

Most heavy drinkers in the U.S. are not necessarily alcoholics, study reveals. Drinking heavily is defined as having eight or more alcoholic drinks in a week for women, and 15 or more drinks per week for men.

Obesity More Expensive Than War And Armed Conflict, Alcoholism And Climate Change

11.20.2014 20:38 PM

Obesity More Expensive Than War And Armed Conflict, Alcoholism And Climate Change, A Study Reveals. Obesity has become a long-time worldwide battle that has cost way too much than people could imagine.

U.S. states get more, spend more on Medicaid under Obamacare: report

11.20.2014 02:09 AM

Six-month-old Hazel Garcia chews a pamphlet at a health insurance enrollment event in Cudahy, California March 27, 2014.

Texting Is Like Carrying An 8-Year-Old Child On Your Spine: Risky

11.19.2014 17:47 PM

Texting is bad for your spine, study says. Mobile phones, tablets, smart phones and all those handy gadgets we carry wherever we go are a necessary part of our everyday lives.

Germ-killer Triclosan Found in Soap May Cause Liver Damage

11.18.2014 20:20 PM

Germ-killer triclosan found in soap may cause liver damage, as well as other diseases. What used to be much cited in marketing ads of antibacterial soaps and other cleaning products has now become associated with depreciating health.

Energy Drinks Are Dangerous to Young Kids, Study Says

11.18.2014 20:15 PM

Energy Drinks Are Dangerous to Young Kids, Study Says With the fancy, colorful and attractive packaging, its sweet taste, and the term used to describe it; "energy drinks" are seen by many as a harmless beverage with no health hazards even to the young consumers.

Trans Fat Causes Poorer Memory, Study Says

11.18.2014 20:14 PM

Trans Fat is Not Only Bad for the Heart, but also Harmful to the Mind, Study Says Trans fat has never been known for its health benefits. It has been associated with cardiovascular diseases caused by high cholesterol levels.

Asthma Increases Risk for Heart Attack

11.18.2014 12:21 PM

Asthma increases risk for heart attack, according to new studies. The risk of getting a heart attack increases either in a person with active asthma or in someone who takes daily medication to control asthma, new studies found.

South Africa To Spend $2.2 Billion On HIV Drugs In Next Two Years

11.18.2014 12:19 PM

South Africa to spend $2.2 billion on HIV drugs in next two years The sharp 33 per cent decline in new HIV infections from 2001 to 2013 is a good indicator that there is increased awareness and understanding of the disease, and of its modes of transfer especially in high risk groups.