There will be serious increases in drug-resistant infections unless there are immediate, nationwide improvements in infection control and antibiotic prescribing, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The long-term effects of tattoo ink, especially newer, brighter colors, is not known. There are no industry standards for the ingredients in tattoo inks.
A new study has found that music training helps improve the hearing and language skills of teens. Music instruction appears to help teens do better in school, according to researchers from Northwestern University.
A study has found that a social media site can help teens with asthma. A study of teens with asthma found significant improvement in engagement and in symptom control when they received reminders and encouragement via Facebook.
Some health groups are calling for screening all children under age 3 to see if they have autism. But a government task force is calling for more research to see if these screenings are valid before they are used widely.
In 2009, screening guidelines for Pap tests were changed for women and girls under aged 21; But there may be an unintended consequence: Some young women may be missing out on screening for chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease.
A toxic algae bloom in the Pacific Ocean now stretches from California to Alaska, threatening fisheries and tourism. The algae bloom is growing because of warmer than usual temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.
Once again, a study has shown that pumping chemotherapy drugs into the abdomen helps prolong the life of patients with ovarian cancer. But the treatment is still not being used often enough.
Are you fond of eating spicy food? A new study says eating spicy foods is linked to getting a longer life. The study, published in The British Medical Journal, claims that eating chili may reduce the risk of death as a result of a study on around half a millio…
Have scientists developed the first ever vaccine to fight against Ebola? A report from the World Health Organization says that experts have developed a vaccine to protect individuals against the potentially deadly Ebola virus as much as 100 percent. The result…
New York City officials will create legislation to tighten the regulation of water-cooling towers. These towers are thought to be the source of the cluster of cases.
