Health & Medicine

Sep 26, 2016 08:33 AM EDT

This Man Spent 43 Years in a Wheelchair Due to Wrong Diagnosis

The doctor thought the Portuguese man had an incurable muscle disease.

Sep 26, 2016 05:33 AM EDT

No More Bad Mornings: Controversial Drug Advisor to Develop Hangover-Free Alcohol

Synthetic alcohol that can give the same pleasure and enjoyment like regular alcohol but without hang over may soon be available.

Hospital-Associated Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bacteria

Sep 24, 2016 09:51 AM EDT

End of Superbug? Researchers Discover Star-Shaped Molecule That Could Kill Superbug

Unlike antibiotics, the polymer could kill the superbug in multiple paths.

Sep 24, 2016 06:35 AM EDT

About 800,000 Americans at Risk From Soon-to-be Untreatable Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea developing high level of resistance against powerful antibiotics faster than previously thought.

Albany Museum Grahamstown (RSA), egyptian mummy (Schönland collection)

Sep 24, 2016 06:14 AM EDT

Skin Proteins from Ancient Egyptian Mummies Reveal Deadly, Infectious Diseases

Authors of a study published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A detailed their analysis of three Egyptian mummies' skin proteins, determining the reason of their deaths such as cancers and other deadly infections.

Sep 24, 2016 05:16 AM EDT

ALERT: Is the Superbug Spreading Through Contaminated Poultry?

The dangerous superbug called Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can now be transmitted to humans by consuming or even handling contaminated poultry, a new study reveals.

Sep 24, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Study: Besides Love, Oxytocin Helps Boost Our Spirituality Too

Effects of oxytocin to men are positive, leading the participants to be more "interconnected" with every living thing.

Sep 24, 2016 04:14 AM EDT

Monkeys Display Behavior Similar to Autism, Study Says

Can monkeys be diagnosed with autism? It’s a condition that was believed to be exclusively found in humans, but a monkey in Japan is making scientists consider the possibility of the disorder in animals.

Sep 24, 2016 04:13 AM EDT

Coffee-Infused Foam Could Remove Lead, Mercury from Contaminated Water

Coffee, one of the most well-loved drinks in the U.S. and the world, could not only boost your energy but also be a cost-effective answer to removing harmful mercury and lead from contaminated water.

Sep 23, 2016 04:12 AM EDT

Swedish Scientist Edits DNA of Healthy Human Embryo Amidst Safety, Ethical Concerns

A Swedish scientist by the name Fredrik Lanner is waltzing through the ethical line of science as he attempts to edit the genes of a healthy human embryo.

Sep 22, 2016 05:03 AM EDT

ALERT: Cancerous ‘Erin Brockovich’ Chemical Found in US Drinking Water

According to a new report, the carcinogenic “Erin Brockovich” chemical is contaminating tap water of two-thirds of Americans.

Sep 22, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

Pediatric Health: Codeine Use Could Have Life-Threatening Complications in Children

A new study revealed that the use of codeine, which has been prescribed to pediatric patients as an analgesic and antitussive agent, could potentially result to life-threatening respiratory complications in children.

Sep 22, 2016 04:00 AM EDT

Witchcraft or Paranoia? Unraveling the Curious Case of the Salem Witch Trials

The Salem witch trials remain one of the darkest examples of paranoia and injustice throughout history. Now, 325 years after this tragic period, here’s a look back at what happened and the political, religious and environmental factors that created a perfect storm for the accusations and death that followed.

Sep 22, 2016 04:00 AM EDT

Chemical Found in Tobacco Products Could Protect Aging Brain, Study Suggests

A new study revealed that a certain chemical in tobacco products when given by itself could help protect the brain as it ages and can potentially prevent onset of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

Sep 21, 2016 06:11 AM EDT

Scientists Measure Metastasis Diversity to Predict Ovarian Cancer Survival

Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research, in collaboration with the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Centre in China, have developed a new computerized test that measures metastasis diversity to predict ovarian cancer survival.