MEDICINE & HEALTH

Diabetes and Tuberculosis: When One Leads to the Other

Experts sound alarm as diabetes increases cases of TB. Tuberculosis, a pervasive disease that has killed 1. 5 million people in 2013, will continue to spread with pandemic levels if diabetes continues to soar, health experts warn.

Researchers say Ibuprofen is better for children's fracture

Canadian researchers say that Ibuprofen is better option than morphine for children with fracture A study recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says that Ibuprofen is a more ideal pain reliever for uncomplicated fractures or broken bones in children, compared to morphine.

Common cold sores increase Alzheimer's risk

A new study discovered the correlation between herpes simplex infection and Alzheimer's. Caught a cold sore lately? Then, you are a more likely candidate for Alzheimer's than someone who never had cold sores in his or her lifetime.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 Update: New York, New Jersey to Quarrantine Aid Workers Returning to U.S.

The governors of both New York and New Jersey made announcements on Friday that each state would be enacting a mandatory quarantine for anyone entering the United States via JFK and Newark Liberty International Airports that have provided direct patient care for anyone diagnosed with Ebola in West Africa. All those quarantined in the two states will be held in isolation for a period of 21 days.

Tuberculosis: Reports, Projections, and Aspirations

Can tuberculosis be fully eradicated considering the still high number of TB cases in recent years? Tuberculosis (TB) has gained the reputation of being a disease more prevalent in poorer countries or what some may call "third world countries".

Young men who binge drink are more at risk for hypertension

Young men who binge drink have a higher likelihood of developing hypertension, study says. A number of literature has discussed the harm and benefits of alcohol consumption, whose effects vary depending on the amount consumed and other factors such as age, lifestyle, present health condition, and even gender.
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