MEDICINE & HEALTH

Suffering from mild - severe Psoriasis? Then, you might be at risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.16.2014 23:37 PM

Researchers from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine found that psoriasis severity could lead to uncontrolled high blood pressure

New treatment for leukemia shows impressive results

10.16.2014 20:48 PM

T-cell or immune cell therapy is new treatment for leukemia, and studies show it could give impressive results

FDA approves two separate drugs for killer lung disease

10.16.2014 10:05 AM

FDA approves the selling of Esbriet and Ofev in the U.S. as treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Stem Cells provide long-term treatment for the almost blind

10.16.2014 09:32 AM

Stem cell technology offers long-term treatment for forms of macular degeneration and vision problems

Mediterranean diet reverses metabolic syndrome, according to a recent study

10.16.2014 01:45 AM

A recent study found out that Mediterranean diet could reverse metabolic syndrome, and reduce the chances of suffering from heart disease, diabetes, and other related diseases

Prostate cancer's penchant for copper may be a fatal flaw

10.15.2014 03:41 AM

Like discriminating thieves, prostate cancer tumors scavenge and hoard copper that is an essential element in the body. But such avarice may be a fatal weakness.

US college students eat their vegetables. Really?!

10.15.2014 03:37 AM

U.S. college students do better than their counterparts in the United Kingdom when it comes to physical activity, a healthy diet and less smoking, according to new research published in the latest issue of the journal Education and Health.

Testing parents' patience, while treating kids' problem behavior

10.15.2014 03:32 AM

Humans have a focus on the short term. We are more interested in a potential benefit if we can get it now. The ability to delay gratification has been studied in children with the "marshmallow experiment": a child can have one treat now, or two if he or she can wait a few minutes without gobbling the first treat.

Orphanage care linked to thinner brain tissue in regions related to ADHD

10.15.2014 03:29 AM

Under the rule of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, thousands of Romanian children were placed in overcrowded orphanages with bleak conditions and minimal human contact. Even after the 1989 revolution, the legacy of institutionalization continued. Only recently has research and public concern over early childhood environments caused changes in policies

Study identifies risk factors for sexual assault, including age and alcohol consumption

10.15.2014 03:25 AM

Risk factors for sexual assault, including young age and alcohol consumption, must be addressed when considering preventative strategies, suggests a new study, published today (15 October) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG).

Johns Hopkins study discovers that broccoli may be good for those with autism

10.15.2014 03:21 AM

Johns Hopkins study discovers that broccoli may be good for those with autism Many good things have been said about broccoli over the years, and the well-loved vegetable is set to prove once again that it is indeed the real deal-- the ultimate wonder food.

Invasive Alien Quagga Mussel spotted in U.K; University of Cambridge sheds light on the species

10.15.2014 03:17 AM

Quagga mussel, called the most dangerous invasive species, invades the United Kingdom An invasive species described by the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT) as the number one most dangerous alien species is making waves throughout United Kingdom.

What Does Social Media Say About the Ebola Outbreak?

10.14.2014 23:34 PM

This morning, the king of social media himself, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced their plans to aid in medical efforts by donating $25 million to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation. The news arrived this morning as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that issues with containment and assessment of the Ebola virus’ impact may lead to a 1,000% increase in infections (10,000 cases a week) by as early as this December.

WHO Predicts Ebola Outbreak Could Worsen by 1000% as Soon as December

10.14.2014 22:54 PM

While health officials are attempting to isolate the spread of the disease, fear and ignorance of the disease have allowed for major setbacks to propagate across the West African nations, leading to further casualties of the disease. Now, after months of assessing the situation in the field, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Tuesday, Oct. 14, that the rate of infection may increase by ten-fold, to 10,000 new cases per week as early as this December.

Greater Rates of Mitochondrial Mutations Discovered in Children Born to Older Mothers

10.14.2014 05:39 AM

The discovery of a "maternal age effect" by a team of Penn State scientists that could be used to predict the accumulation of mitochondrial DNA mutations in maternal egg cells -- and the transmission of these mutations to children -- could provide valuable insights for genetic counseling. These mutations cause more than 200 diseases and contribute to others such as diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. The study found greater rates of the mitochondrial DNA variants in children born to older mothers, as well as in the mothers themselves. The research will be published in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on October 13, 2014.