Health

Studies Show Couch Potato Lifestyle Influence Poor Brain Function in Later Years

Recent studies have shown the long-term impact of a couch-potato lifestyle of a person who is in the 20s bracket. In this age of technological advancement, people are still advised to exercise and do bootstrapping work. The comfortable life lived by couch potatoes today will eventually haunt the 20 years after.

Health News: Mediterranean Diet Found to be Beneficial to Brain Health

Researchers have found out that following the Mediterranean Diet can slow the effects of aging to the brain, such as the loss of brain cells.

'Health' News: Sitting for Long Hours for Work Could Kill You

Sitting while working for your desk job may be the reason of your death due to kidney failure, studies show.

'Apple' Releases New 'ResearchKit' App to Help Research on Autism, Melanoma and Epilepsy

apple has realeased their new medical app to aid researchers in better understanding of autism, melanoma and epislepsy following the initial success of the app six months ago.

Health News: High-Stress Jobs Said to Increase Risk of Stroke

Researchers from the department of cardiology at the Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, have found out that people who work under the category of High-Stress jobs have a 22 percent greater risk of having a stroke, over those who work under low-strain jobs.

Ebola Survivor Seriously Ill Due to Virus' Long- Term Effects

Pauline Cafferkey, a nurse diagnosed with Ebola, was cleared of the disease and discharged from the hospital nine months ago. Now, she's battling against multiple complications and "has gotten worse" due to the same disease she overcame.

Planned Parenthood Decided to Refuse Reimbursements for Fetal Tissue Program

Planned Parenthood officials are on the spotlight once again as they release a new policy that they will not be accepting compensation for their fetal tissue program. The said policy is believed to take away all accusations of anti- abortion activists of Planned Parenthood's alleged profiteering from the fetal tissue program.

Genetically- Altered Pig Organs May be Used for Human Transplant

Scientists are now studying the possibility of using genetically- altered pig organs for human transplant which can greatly benefit those who needs and will be needing it.

Most Children with Mental Health Issues Lack Proper Psychiatric Assistance

MassGeneral Hospital for Children in Boston have conducted a study and learned that 35 percent of children who seek for mental health care are being attended by primary care pediatricians only.

Roche's New Drug Can Aid in Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Roche Holding AG's Genentech unit's experimental drug ocrelizumab is found to be effective against multiple sclerosis even during its three late stages.

Whole Foods Recalls Cheeses for Possible Listeria Contamination

Papillon Organic Roquefort cheese is being recalled nationwide by Whole Foods due to possibility of Listeria monocytogenes bacterium contamination.

16- Month- Old Baby's Head Has Been Re-Attached Successfully

A 16- month old baby's head was successfully re- attached to its spine after it got internally decapitated due to vehicular accident.

Sexual Activity During "Off- Days" Can Still Improve Chances of Pregnancy

New researchers had revealed that having sex even outside the female's ovulation period can still raise the chance of conception.

US Hospitals Offering IUD Birth Control Right After Giving Birth

Using IUD or Intrauterine Device as a long- term contraceptive method right after birth is being offered to more women in different states in the America.

Face to Face Interaction Helps Prevent Depression Among Seniors -- Study Finds

New study has found that face- to- face interaction plays a big part in overcoming depression for the elderly.

Anti- Cancer Drug Can Help in Treating Alzheimer's Disease

A new research by medical experts and researchers that a certain anti- cancer drug can help patients suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

'Cheerios' Manufacturer Asks For the Recall of its Gluten-Free Variants

1.8 million boxes of gluten- free Cheerios cereals are being recalled by General Mills Inc. due to possible inclusion of wheat in its ingredients which can cause allergies to people with gluten allergies.

San Francisco Serves as a Role Model in Treating HIV Patients

San Francisco is becoming a model city when it comes to treating patients with AIDS. Doctors and counselors of the city are becoming more accommodating with patients suffering from the disease.

Catholic Health System Faces Lawsuit After Refusal of Giving Emergency Abortion

Michigan-based Trinity Health Corporation, one of US' largest Catholic health system, is now facing lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union after refusing to administer emergency abortion to women who experienced incomplete miscarriage.

Miracle Baby: 'Jaxon Buell' Child Born with Deformed Skull and Brain Celebrates his First Birthday

Jaxon Buell, a child born without a huge part of his brain and skull, celebrated his first birthday when doctors have already told the parents Brandon and Brittany Buell, that their baby will not last for more than few weeks.

'World Health Organization' Announcement: New Guideline for Treating HIV has been Released

World Health Organization has released a new guideline that each diagnosed HIV positive patients should start to undergo antiretroviral treatment.