FDA Endorses Treatment for Blood Cancer Posted August 18, 2017 The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given initial approval for a blood cancer treatment. Developed by the University of Pennsylvania and pharmaceutical com…
Night Shifts Linked to Cancer Posted August 14, 2017 A study showed that people who work night shifts are at risk of cancer. In the past, scientists have pointed out that night shift workers are prone to diabetes and obesity. Mor…
Microneedle Technology for Giving Vaccines Proves Effective Posted August 8, 2017 Receiving flu shots may now become less painful and more convenient, thanks to microneedle skin patches. A recent study tested microneedle skin patches for their effica…
Colorado Parents Petition to Ban Smartphone Sales to Children Posted August 2, 2017 A physician from Colorado has started a petition to ban selling smartphones to children in his state. Together with other parents in the medical field, Dr. Timothy Farnum found…
Drinking Alcohol May Shrink Brain Posted July 23, 2017 A new study suggests that drinking a certain amount of alcohol regularly may shrink the brain. In a recently concluded 30-year study, scientists from the Unive…
Ginger Helps Fight Body Fat, Study Says Posted July 16, 2017 A new research review has concluded that ginger, a common household spice, can prevent weight gain. Researchers from China Agricultural University surveyed 60 …
Microwaving Can Be a Healthier Cooking Method Posted July 7, 2017 Researchers have discovered that microwaving is one of the best ways to cook a number of food products. A study conducted in Spain showed that microwaving mushrooms helps retai…
Energy Drinks Affect Heart Negatively, Experts Say Posted July 4, 2017 A new study suggests that energy drinks can have life-threatening effects on health. The study, headed by Dr. Emily Fletcher from Travis Air Force Base in Cali…
Group of Experts Claims Saturated Fat Does Not Cause Heart Disease Posted June 26, 2017 A group of doctors recently wrote an editorial that contradicts traditional beliefs about saturated fat. Saturated fat, a type of fat commonly found in cheese …
Honey Poisoning Raises Need for Stronger Health Warnings Posted June 17, 2017 Japan has recently reported a case of infant botulism /ˈbɒtʃ əˌlɪz əm/, a type of poisoning that occurs among babies who ingest a bacterium fr…