Olives are oval-shaped fruits obtained from the Olea europaea tree; a naturalized, medium-size tree of Mediterranean origin. The fruits, and oil extracted from them, have been part of important food sources for the natives around Mediterranean Sea since centur…
The antipsychotic medicine Geodon (ziprasidone) and generic versions of the drug can cause a rare, dangerous skin reaction that can progress to affect other parts of the body, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Sweet potato, not only is just sweet to your taste buds but also good for your cardiovascular health. It is an edible, underground tuber initially cultivated in the Central American region. This crunchy, starch root vegetable is rich source of flavonoid anti-o…
Many studies have affirmed that a newer, shorter course of radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer works just as well as a longer course. A new report has found that two-thirds of women who undergo lumpectomies for breast cancer might be receiving exce…
In the brains of people with autism, microglial cells appear to be constantly activated, with genes for inflammation responses perpetually turned on, according to a new collaborative study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the U…
Just a question: can you figure out what the First Lady wants for herself this Christmas? Well, if you're having a hard time knowing, then let's get it from Michelle Obama herself.
Men are often considered reckless. They are the ones who are more likely to end up in a hospital or to die earlier than women because of their chosen activities. But how do men fare in terms of idiotic behavior? A study now published in the British Medical Jou…
Progesterone was observed to improve treatment and recovery in women after traumatic brain injury (TBI), prompting interest in clinical trials to see how the hormone would fare. Unfortunately, a study has shown that the hormone was no more effective than place…
