Health & Medicine

Mar 12, 2013 06:50 AM EDT

Sleep Loss along with Binge Eating Leads to Weight Gain

Fewer than five hours of sleep a night coupled with access to high-calorie food can increase weight, according to a new study.

Mar 11, 2013 03:32 PM EDT

Aspirin May Lower Melanoma Risk By 30 Pct in Some Women, Study Shows

A new study showed that women who take aspirin for 12 years or more lowered their risk of melanoma skin cancer by thirty percent, according to a study published online in the journal CANCER.

Mar 11, 2013 08:03 AM EDT

Rise of Antibiotic Resistant Bugs will Make Common Infections Deadly: Says UK Medical Official

Common antibiotics in the next 20 years could be useless, even in protecting people from common wounds, let alone fighting severe infections, according to Chief Medical Officer from the U.K.

Mar 11, 2013 07:55 AM EDT

Giant Mosquitoes will Invade Florida this Summer, Expert Says

This summer, Florida will see the invasion of huge mosquitoes called gallinipper, according to entomologist Phil Kaufman from the University of Florida. Kaufman warns that there has been a rise in the number of huge mosquitoes due to the tropical storm that hit the state last year.

Mar 11, 2013 04:54 AM EDT

Aspirin Lowers Deadly Skin Cancer Risk in Women

According to a new study, taking a daily dose of aspirin may reduce the risk of melanoma. Researchers say that aspirin has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the risk of cancer.

Mar 11, 2013 04:40 AM EDT

Heart Disease Killing People since Ancient Times, Study Shows

Heart disease isn't entirely related to modern lifestyle, but has affected humans since ancient times. A new study has provided evidence that hunter-gatherers, too, suffered from clogged arteries. Researchers say that every population in the world has an inherent risk of atherosclerosis and that diets don't provide us much protection from the disease.

Mar 09, 2013 07:00 AM EST

Researchers Grow Teeth in Lab from Gum Tissue

Researchers have now found a way to grow teeth from a person's own gum cells, a finding that can help many replace missing teeth with teeth that are bioengineered.

Mar 09, 2013 03:28 AM EST

Nanoparticles with Bee Venom can Fight HIV: Study

According to a new study, bee venom can kill Human immunodeficiency virus. Researchers report that they are developing a new kind of vaginal gel using the bee venom that will protect couples from the spread of HIV.

Mar 08, 2013 04:21 PM EST

Resveratrol Found in Red Wine Could Help Better Design Anti-Aging Drugs

Mediterranean's are famous for enjoying a nice glass of red wine with their meals which even has some heart healthy benefits. A new study says a natural ingredient found in red wine, resveratrol, can help fight off diseases associated with age.

Mar 08, 2013 03:03 PM EST

College Football Players Who Don’t Suffer Concussions Still Have Brain Damage

College football players have one more thing to be concerned about. A new study released Friday from researchers at Cleveland Clinic and the University of Rochester have found that football players may suffer long-term brain changes despite not having suffered a concussion.

Mar 08, 2013 01:45 PM EST

CDC Issues Warning on Novel Coronavirus, 14 Cases in Three Months

The emerging "novel coronavirus", a SARS-like virus , which has appeared in patients in the U.K. and the Middle East is a cause for concern, said the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in spite of no reported cases in the U.S.

Mar 08, 2013 01:16 PM EST

Bird Flu Scientists Creating Disease-Proof Birds to Wipe Out Virus

In the fight against bird flu, or the H5N1 virus, scientists in Australia are creating genetically modified chickens to make them resistant to bird flu in bid to find a cure for the potentially deadly virus.

Mar 08, 2013 07:45 AM EST

Money Helps with Weight Loss: Study

According to researchers from Mayo Clinic, cash rewards can help people stick to a weight loss plan.

Mar 08, 2013 04:13 AM EST

Do Gel Manicures Raise Your Risk of Cancer?

Recent media reports have reported that gel manicures - used to prevent nail from chipping - can lead to cancer. However, according to this article from American Council on Science and Health, the reports that link gel manicures with cancer may be slightly overblown.

Mar 07, 2013 10:33 AM EST

High Salt Consumption Linked to Growing Autoimmune Disease Rates in Western Societies

The frequency of autoimmune diseases in Western societies, such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes, has risen in recent decades. In three research papers published Wednesday, high-salt consumption was attributed as a risk factor for causing the spike in these diseases.