At least 1 in every 3 Briton born this year is at risk of developing dementia during the later part of their lives, according to a study conducted by the Office of Health Economics as commissioned by Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Merck & Co Inc has developed an antibody that may reduce the risk of a deadly diarrhea recurrence caused by Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) by at least 15%.
Cancer is a very fatal disease that kills millions each year not only in the United States but aroud the globe. It is essential to know the different clinical manifestations of cancer to seek for prompt medical help. The triad consists of pain, fatigue and cac…
The Mediterranean Diet has taken the market by storm for the various positive remarks it is getting from both followers and health experts. Recently, a new study says that moderately following this diet could prevent depression and support mental health.
Many people have high blood pressure which may be a permanent condition. But how does it happen? Hypertension is a condition that occurs when there is too much pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries caused by narrowing or blockage.
Anemia is one of the most fatal diseases there is because it diminishes the quantity of oxygen brought to the body cells. Thus, it may lead to serious complications and even death. There are many types of anemia and knowing their differences may help a person …
A study from Italy has found that if you don’t shake your NPH insulin pen well before you inject yourself you may not be getting the right dosage of insulin. If you don't shake the pen, the position of the pen during injection also makes a difference.
The "No Jab, No Pay Bill" that was introduced to the Australian Parliament will penalize parents who do not have their children vaccinated unless there is a medical reason not to.
Although most of the parents and other caregivers believe in the importance of implementing or following safe sleep practices among infants, in reality, they still keep up with traditional methods that are increasing the risks.
Saudi Arabia’s minister of health, speaking in advance of the annual pilgrimmage called the Hajj, has said that the recent surge in cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has ebbed and that the number of cases is down from last month.
The subject of childhood vaccinations came up in the recent Republican presidential debate. Despite the fact that two of the candidates, Rand Paul and Ben Carson, are physicians, misinformation was spread about the safety of vaccines and the long-debunked idea…
