The looming shortage of clean drinking water is a crisis that can still be prevented.
Legalize It: Report Suggests Decriminalizing Heroin, Cocaine To Combat Drug Abuse
A new report from Canada suggests lifting the heavy penalties associated with drug offenses in an effort to increase revenue and combat drug abuse.
Quit Alcohol And Lose Weight: Hangover 3's Zach Galifianakis Owes Weight Loss To Sobriety [VIDEO]
Zach Galifianakis said that he lost weight after a wild night in New York City prompted him to stop drinking.
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3-D Printing Saves Baby's Life [VIDEO]
3-D printers and quick thinking saved a 2-month-old baby from suffocating.
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Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Says It Was Duped In Indian Drugmaker Ranbaxy Purchase
After a $500 million lawsuit by the US government, the largest stakeholder speaks out.
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Idioms, Cliches, And Jargon: Health Educational Materials Are Too Complicated To Understand
Online educational materials meant to teach people about their health too often utilize elusive medical jargon, a new st
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Measles Case In Rockland Related To Brooklyn Outbreak
The Rockland County Health Department warns people who may have been in the same grocery store as the infected individual that they may be at risk.
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Former Laker Flynn Robinson Dies at 72, Battling Multiple Myeloma Cancer
Former Laker Flynn Robinson dies at 72, after fighting the uncommon cancer multiple myeloma for two years. Fans mourn Robinson, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA championship.
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Before Hajj Pilgrimage Season, WHO Helps Saudi Arabia Stop Coronavirus Spread
Before the Hajj pilgrimage brings millions of Muslims to Mecca in October 2013, the WHO is assessing MERS-CoV health risk in Saudi Arabia, where the deadly coronavirus disease has infected 33 people.
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Steroids From Another Compounding Pharmacy Cause Fungal Illness, FDA Warns
Patients who received injections of steroids produced by Main Street Family Pharmacy in Tennessee formed abscesses.
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5 Ways Newborn Breastfeeding Can Improve Your Baby's Health
Studies show that breastfeeding can promote good physical and cognitive health for newborn babies.
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Cockroaches Have Evolved To Evade Sugar Traps
In newly mutant cockroaches, sugar stimulates receptor neurons that are only incited in the presence of deterrents.
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Legalize It: Report Suggests Decriminalizing Heroin, Cocaine To Combat Drug Abuse
A new report from Canada suggests lifting the heavy penalties associated with drug offenses in an effort to increase revenue and combat drug abuse.
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Water Shortages Threaten Humanity This Century, Scientists Warn [VIDEO]
The looming shortage of clean drinking water is a crisis that can still be prevented.
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Roche A1c Test Approved To Diagnose Diabetes
New approval of the A1c test will help patients and doctors catch diabetes more easily for speedy treatment.
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UCLA Surgeons Livestream Brain Surgery As Parkinson's Patient Strums Guitar [VIDEO]
UCLA live-streamed the brain pacemaker implant surgery of Brad Carter, a Parkinson’s disease patient who played his guitar during the video.
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Mystery Illness Solved in Alabama: No Need To Panic, It Was Just The Cold And Flu
A mysterious illness that struck seven people in Alabama earlier this week has been determined to be a combination of cold and flu viruses.
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Sugar Water Injections May Be Next Big Thing In Knee Pain Treatment
A new study suggests injections of sugar water could be an effective means to ease the pain and function of arthritic knees.
- Steroids From Another Compounding Pharmacy Cause Fungal Illness, FDA Warns
Patients who received injections of steroids produced by Main Street Family Pharmacy in Tennessee formed abscesses.
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Stephen Doran Is Breaking Bad IRL: Cancer Patient and Math Tutor Arrested for Meth Possession
Boston-area math tutor and former legislator Stephen Doran has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.
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Targretin A Flop: Potential Alzheimer's Drug Fails In Retrial
The original cancer drug Targretin failed to reduce plaque buildup in Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
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Long-Distance Running And Endurance Exercises May Have Limited Health Benefits
Some researchers say the benefits of frequent high-intensity exercise, such as ultra long-distance running, may be mitigated by susceptibility to heart conditions and other ailments.
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Memorial Day Grilling Safety Tips To Reduce Carcinogens In Your Food
Smoke formed from charcoal and food contains known carcinogens. Take a few extra steps while grilling this Memorial Day to minimize the damage of these cancer-causing agents.
- Stephen Doran Is Breaking Bad IRL: Cancer Patient and Math Tutor Arrested for Meth Possession
Boston-area math tutor and former legislator Stephen Doran has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.
- Legalize It: Report Suggests Decriminalizing Heroin, Cocaine To Combat Drug Abuse
A new report from Canada suggests lifting the heavy penalties associated with drug offenses in an effort to increase revenue and combat drug abuse.
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Heart Disease Accelerates Male 'Menopause', Stymies Sex Life
Researchers found 4-fold increase of andropause symptoms, a.k.a. "male menopause", in subjects with heart disease.
- 5 Ways Newborn Breastfeeding Can Improve Your Baby's Health
Studies show that breastfeeding can promote good physical and cognitive health for newborn babies.
Chamomile Tea Wards Off The Big C: How Apigenin Reduces Cancer’s ‘Superpowers’
Found in foods such as parsley, celery, and chamomile tea, apigenin could restore genetic functions in cancer cells and activate their timely death.
Twenty Six Genes Could Help Identify Aggressive Lung Cancer
Researchers found 26 genes that were expressed only in patients with aggressive forms of lung cancer, a potential means for earlier detection of the illness.
It's Been Scientifically Proven: Stress Makes Women Less Attractive To The Opposite Sex
A new study found that men are less attracted to women with higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Outdoor Barbecues Contain Twice The Amount Of Germs As A Toilet Seat; How To Disinfect Your Grill
UK researchers say outdoor grilling surfaces are a potential breeding ground for dangerous bacteria.
Memorial Day Parades: The Moment You Become Unforgettable To Your Child [SLIDESHOW]
For a holiday all about remembering and honoring the dead, Memorial Day Parades are the ultimate way to create memories.
Sisters Ejected From Mall For Wearing 'F--- Cancer' Hats Honoring Their Mom; Where To Buy F--- Cancer Apparel
A security guard told two sisters, whose mother died from breast cancer, to leave a mall for wearing hats that read "F--- Cancer."
Scanadu Scout Medical Tricorder: How Tracking Health With Device Could Reduce Medical Bills [VIDEO]
A new device gaining strong support from potential users reads vitals and sends the data to your smartphone.
Dog Owners Have More Germs In Their Homes
A citizen science study shows that homes with dogs contain more types of bacteria, which may even be beneficial.
More Than Half Of America’s Doctors Are Using Electronic Health Records
High implementation of electronic health records largely owes to Obamacare, according to the Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Top 10 Super Foods To Reduce Arthritis Pain
Check out our list of foods that may have pain-relieving effects on arthritis pain.
