With the recent blood donation of one of the American Ebola survivors, researchers may finally able to figure out how to effectively neutralize the deadly virus.
They have huge audiences and are a daily viewing habit for many viewers, but how good is the health advice on medical talk shows like The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors? But according to a study, the scientific basis for this advice is not always clear-cut.
There is no way to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages, especially at the point where the disease has not shown any symptoms as yet. But a team of researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, have created a method that may lead to a dia…
In 2012, there were 2.2 million calls about poison exposures to the nation’s poison control centers. The leading cause of poisonings in the United States that year was prescription drugs.
The flu season took the runway earlier than last year’s. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that flu is spreading rapidly across the United States.
A Sierra Leone woman wants to make a difference in the lives of Ebola-ravaged countries in West Africa. She thought that bringing food to the victims and patients might help them surpass the disease.
A 104-year-old woman has a hobby that she thinks helped her live longer. She is fond of knitting all sorts of garments from bonnets, mittens and even quilts. She reveals her secrets to good health and longer life.
Older people who have lost their teeth appear to be at greater risk of losing their memory problems and of having problems with physical function. Losing teeth may be a warning sign that you are at greater risk of physical and mental decline, but not that losi…
A daily small dose of aspirin has been shown to reduce the risk of both a second heart attack and colon cancer. But for younger women, the risks may outweigh the benefits.
