Health & Medicine

Mar 13, 2013 08:44 AM EDT

Maryland Reports First Rabies Death Since 1976

Maryland has now confirmed its first death of Rabies since 1976, according to statement release by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).

Mar 13, 2013 07:26 AM EDT

DDT Exposure in Womb Raises Risk of Hypertension in Women: Study

It isn't just genetics or diet that raises the risk of high blood pressure, but even exposure to certain chemicals raises risk of hypertension even before birth. A new study has shown that DDT exposure in the womb raises high blood pressure risk in women.

Mar 13, 2013 04:51 AM EDT

WHO Confirms 15th Case of Novel Coronavirus

Another man from Saudi Arabia has been confirmed to have been infected with novel Coronavirus (nCoV), The World Health Organization announced Tuesday. The man died earlier this month.

Mar 12, 2013 08:28 AM EDT

Blood Test can Detect Alzheimer's Disease in Early Stages

Researchers from Britain have developed a kind of blood test that can help spot Alzheimer's disease in the early stages, BBC reports.

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.