MEDICINE & HEALTH

Obesity increases risk of breast cancer among Latinas and black women, studies say

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.03.2014 16:13 PM

Researchers find the relation between obesity, and Latina and Black women Obesity is a topic where no good can be said or heard of. It is a condition linked to so many diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, and gallstones, among others.

Surgical removal of brain part led to disappearance of a man's arachnophobia

11.03.2014 15:00 PM

A man was cured of arachnophobia after his amygdala, a part of the brain, was removed. Emotions such as happiness, anger, sadness, fear, and anxiety, among many others, are usually triggered by events around us.

Can our Genes Give Us Superhuman Invincibility to Ebola?

11.01.2014 18:01 PM

Genetic makeup may make you less vulnerable or more susceptible to Ebola, researchers say. Since its outbreak earlier this year that caused widespread deaths in West Africa, Ebola has been an area much studied by international health organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and research centers around the world.

Sleep Apnea Affects Memory, Study Says

10.30.2014 16:44 PM

Apnea can affect one's memory and make one more forgetful, study says. A seemingly harmless and common sleeping disorder may not be that harmless after all.

Why Scratching Makes You Itch More?

10.30.2014 16:41 PM

Itching and scratching controlled by happy neurotransmitter, according to study. Ever wondered why whenever you scratch an itch, it makes you want to scratch it more, without relieving the itch? Why does it even feel so good that you just don't want to stop, until your skin breaks? Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St.

Having multiple sexual partners can make or break your prostate, researchers say

10.30.2014 02:05 AM

Having multiple sexual partners can make or break your prostate, researchers say. A recent study found a link between the number of sexual partners a man has had in his lifetime and prostate cancer risk.

Japanese mushroom extract helpful in treating Cervical Cancer, study says

10.30.2014 02:03 AM

Researchers from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston found mushroom extract may be helpful in treating HPV, including cervical cancer

Prostate cancer treatment linked to fatal heart attacks, Harvard researchers say

10.29.2014 15:58 PM

Harvard study reveals that one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer can increase the risk of heart death for patients with a history of cardiac problems

Diabetes and Tuberculosis: When One Leads to the Other

10.29.2014 15:56 PM

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.

High Milk-Intake Linked With Increased Death and Bone Fracture

10.29.2014 15:30 PM

"Drinking too much milk? You might just die early," Study Says. Over the years, milk consumption has sparked numerous debates, concurring and dissenting opinions, as to its "true" health benefits.

Ebola has been interacting with mammals for millions of years, study says

10.28.2014 01:28 AM

Researchers from the University of Buffalo traces Ebola's roots to as far as 20 millions years ago

Researchers say Ibuprofen is better for children's fracture

10.27.2014 18:23 PM

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

10.26.2014 22:24 PM

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.

Harvard Researchers Discover Possible Cure for Cancer

10.26.2014 15:19 PM

Researchers from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a way of transforming stem cells into a cancer-killer machine.

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

10.24.2014 19:05 PM

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.

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