Skin Cancer Treated with...Herpes

Medicine & Technology May 27, 2015

In a new trial that could pave the way for future cancer treatments, patients with aggressive skin cancer were successfully treated with "virotherapy." This type of therapy uses a modified herpes virus to attack melanoma cells and even has shown the potential to overcome the cancer even when the disease has spread throughout the body.

Study Finds Many Sunscreen Products Not Doing Their Job

May 27, 2015

The summer vacation season is finally here and many schools are now out for the season or about to get out. Pools are opening and beaches are gearing up for a season of sun bathers, kids and adults that are looking to enjoy a cool dip in the pool or a just a little time in the sun. However, in a new report by the Environmental Working Group, researchers have found that as much as 80 percent of sunscreen products don't work to the level they claim, and some could even be dangerous.

Johns Hopkins Launches First Ever Center to Focus on Lyme Disease

May 27, 2015

Johns Hopkins is launching the first ever Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center that will explore the causes and possible cures for the disease that infects approximately 300,000 people and costs an estimated $1.3 billion each year to treat.

Smoking Rates Continue to Drop in Many States

May 26, 2015

Cigarette smoking continues to decline in about half of American states, according to the latest estimates from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, despite this good news, rates have gone up in some states and a new trend has begun to emerge as people begin to use a combination of tobacco products, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

Study Says Dyslexia Is Not Related to Eye Sight

May 26, 2015

Researchers have been searching for causes for dyslexia for years now, but a new study out of England has found that it is not connected to bad eyesight. Patients that had near perfect vision were diagnosed with dyslexia at the same rates as those who did not.

SIDS Risk Linked to Elevation

May 26, 2015

New research found that babies who live at higher elevations, specifically those that rise above 8,000 feet (2,438 meters), may face a slightly higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, otherwise known as SIDS. However researchers caution parents not to panic about these new findings.

Forcing Mosquitos to Switch Sex May Eradicate Dengue Fever and Other Serious Pathogens

May 26, 2015

If the battle of the sexes was fought by mosquitoes, it would already be over. Researchers from Virginia Tech's Fralin Life Science Institute has discovered that male mosquitoes aren't relevant at all, at least in the realm of transmissible diseases.

Are the Ads Right? The Battle Against Tobacco Rages On Against a New Threat

May 25, 2015

While the ads might say that e-cigarettes are a much safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, recent studies are beginning to show that they contain chemicals that can be just as harmful to your health as smoking.

Depression Raises Death Risk of Heart Failure

May 25, 2015

According to a new study, people with heart failure have a significantly increased risk of death if they suffer from moderate or severe depression.

How to Stay Healthy and Safe This Memorial Day

May 25, 2015

Millions of Americans around the country will be firing up their grills and spending Memorial Day outside as they celebrate the holiday. However, before you starting grilling up that perfect hamburger, make sure you follow these safety tips to keep you safe, healthy and happy so you can enjoy this holiday.

Drinking Good Coffee Could Result in Better Sex

May 24, 2015

Coffee is one of the most universal drinks in our society. It helps us be more alert in the mornings, it sparks conversations in the afternoons and evenings, and much more. Now a study has revealed that for some men it may even have another added benefit – it reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED).

The Truth to China's 'Thunder God Vine' and Why It May Help You Lose Weight

May 23, 2015

The search for the natural miracle cure to help us all lose weight despite our late night transgressions with snack foods is ongoing. The quest is global, as researchers try to parse out the hidden power of various naturally occurring plants. Now, scientists claim that an extract from the traditional Chinese medicine known as "thunder god vine" causes a dramatic reduction in food intake and a corresponding drop in weight among obese mice.

How A Social Network Can Help Dish Out a Diagnosis to Save a Life

May 22, 2015

Most of us have turned to professional and personal networks using social media to get ideas, solve problems, and better understand the things that are on our minds; crowdsourcing is part of our world now. Doctors can do the same thing, and three weeks ago medical crowdsourcing saved a 14 year old boy's life.

How Coffee Can Put a Kick In Your Step and In the Bedroom

May 22, 2015

Science has now proven that not only does coffee keep you up at night, it keeps you up at night (if you're a man). Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have published results indicating that men who consume the caffeine present in two to three cups of coffee daily are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED).

Depression Increases Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

May 22, 2015

In a new study, Swedish researchers have found that people with depression were much more likely to develop Parkinson's disease years later. The new study strengthens the already existing theory that depression and Parkinson's are linked.