Health & Medicine

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.

Mar 07, 2013 08:19 AM EST

Deep Brain Stimulation Effective against Anorexia Nervosa

According to a new study, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in people with treatment-resistant anorexia nervosa can help them manage weight better and relieve symptoms of anxiety.

Mar 07, 2013 05:38 AM EST

Eye-Tracking Device can Detect Stroke

A simple device that can be mounted on a bed-side table uses eye tracking system to find whether or not a person is experiencing mild dizziness or stroke, according to a new study.

Mar 07, 2013 02:18 AM EST

Eating Processed Meat Associated with Early Death Risk

Eating processed meat can up the risk of early death, says a new study based on half a million men and women from Europe.

Mar 06, 2013 08:31 AM EST

Old People who Play Video Games Report Greater Well-Being: Study

Playing video-games can help old people stay happy, a new study says.

Mar 06, 2013 07:26 AM EST

Insomnia Leads to Threefold Increased Risk of Heart Failure

According to a new study from Norway, people who suffer from insomnia have a higher chance of heart failure than people who sleep well.

Mar 06, 2013 04:16 AM EST

CDC Warns against Rise of 'Nightmare Bacteria'

A family of bacteria has become resistant to even the newest antibiotics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. In many cases, these infections are impossible to treat. The agency has called the family of these antibiotic-resistant bacteria as "nightmare bacteria."

Mar 05, 2013 09:05 PM EST

The Most Detailed Brain Scans the World Has Ever Seen Has Been Seen

In an effort to determine how a person’s brain structure influences their talents and behavior, U.S. scientists have published what they call “the most detailed brain scans the world has ever seen.”

Mar 05, 2013 08:30 AM EST

Good Bacteria on Skin Protect against Acne

Some people have clear skin with an occasional pimple now and then, while some have zits that just won't go away and even with treatment seem to be coming back with a vengeance. According to a new study, good bacteria on the skin protect against acne while bad bacteria lead to an increase in zits.

Mar 05, 2013 05:00 AM EST

Science Says Sex Effective Remedy for Migraines, Cluster Headaches

Try having sex and not painkillers to get rid of that nasty headache. A new study from Germany has found that sexual activity can partially or completely cure migraines or constant headaches.

Feb 27, 2013 02:36 AM EST

FDA Approves Drug to Treat Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

A new drug Stivarga has won the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to cure patients who are victims of advanced gastrointestinal stroma tumors (GIST) that cannot be removed surgically and have failed to respond to other FDA-approved treatments.