Health
From Chemo Chair Man Raises $74K Tweeting for Stem Cell Charity
John Underwood knew he might someday need a bone-marrow transplant. Diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma, Underwood said that his best shot at an...
Study Shows Drinking Coffee Could Cut Risk of Diabetes by Half
Besides a jolt of caffeine to get you through your day, a long-term study shows that coffee may have additional ‘perks’… Researchers say an inflammation-lowering...
5-yr Study Reveals Why Ovarian Cancer Recurs and How to Stop It
Scientists have finally discovered why ovarian cancer frequently comes back after patients receive chemotherapy—and they’ve also found a way to potentially eliminate the recurrence rate...
Ebola Vaccine Trial Proves 100% Successful in Guinea
A vaccine against Ebola has been shown to be 100% successful in trials conducted during the outbreak in Guinea and is likely to bring...
Adventurous Eaters Are Healthier and Weigh Less, Says New Study
Is there a mother on the planet who hasn’t said at least once, “Just try it, you’ll like it!”? Well, as usual, mom was right....
New Drug Makes Headway In Potential Treatment for Alzheimer’s
Researchers are cautiously optimistic after an experimental drug called solanezumab seemed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s for people in early stages of the disease. After concluding...
World’s First Malaria Vaccine Approved – and it Will Be Not-for-Profit
The world's first malaria vaccine has been given approval by a European medical agency for future use in sub-Saharan Africa, where more than a...
Hooray, A Diet Cheat Day Can Help You Lose Weight! Here’s How To Own It.
According to a recent study, indulging in a diet cheat day could actually help boost your metabolism and lose weight. Sounds too good to be true, but...
‘Playgrounds’ Designed for Seniors Help Keep Them Active, Sharp
With an aging population in Spain, health professionals are looking for ways to keep its elderly citizens active and healthy. No longer resigned to a...
Listen Up: Gene Therapy Brings Hearing to Deaf Mice, Hope for Humans
You heard right: two new studies show serious promise in the use of gene therapy to prevent deafness in infants and restore hearing in...
50% Success in HIV Vaccine Tests Leads to Human Trials
A new, experimental HIV vaccine is being tested in humans after it completely prevented the disease in half the monkeys it was given to. Drug...
Watercress: The Surprising Health & Diet Benefits You’d Never Guess
There are a number of “superfoods” out there, but this one, perhaps the least expensive, most low-calorie, and easiest to prepare, has somehow flown quietly under...
Insulin Pills, Artificial Pancreas Offer Hope of Easier Diabetes Treatments
Insulin pills and an artificial pancreas are two new tools being tested for preventing and treating diabetes. Each could free patients from daily blood...
How To Make The Supermarket Your Own Natural Pharmacy
For many of us, a trip to the market is all about satisfying the taste buds and satiating our bellies. Yet, grocery stores are brimming...
Cystic Fibrosis Hope Comes as New Gene Therapy Improves Condition
A new gene therapy attacks cystic fibrosis at its cause, improving or stabilizing lung function while potentially reducing or eliminating the dozens of drugs...
A Core Workout You Really DO Have Time For: Just Five Minutes a Day
What if you could achieve an hour’s worth of workout results in just five minutes? It’s not easy, but it is possible. My five-minute...
Stop Shunning Fat in Your Diet Says New US Dietary Guideline
For years, headlines have promoted low-fat diets and pushed us toward low-fat meals and snacks on grocery shelves. Fats have been truly maligned, like...
6 Quick Ways to Engage Your Endorphins and Lift Your Spirits
Our bodies are equipped with little wonder molecules that, when properly ignited, are capable of lifting your spirits in ways you never thought imaginable....
General Mills to Remove Artificial Flavors, Colors From All Cereals
It still may taste “magically delicious,” but Lucky Charms will soon undergo a makeover that could change the look of its yellow moons, pink...
Finally, A Male Birth Control Method May Actually Come to Market
Men have claimed for years that they’d take a birth control pill if they could. Looks like it’s finally time to put that offer to the test...
Yoga May Be As Good As Aerobic Exercise for Your Heart
Devotees celebrating the first International Yoga Day today have a science-backed reason to love the ancient practice. Since the yoga-honoring day was proclaimed by...
New Class of Drugs Prevent Migraines and Offer Hope
A new class of drugs shows promise in stopping migraines before they start. The drugs have cut the number of migraines in half among...
Innovative ‘PillPack’ Sorts Daily Pills to Make it Easy for Elderly
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 50% of Americans fail to take medicines as prescribed. That statistic led a young entrepreneur and pharmacist’s son,...
Phone App Finds CPR-Trained Folks Nearby Before Expert Help Arrives
A Swedish phone app to help people in cardiac arrest will alert people nearby who are trained in hands-on CPR. Use of the app...
Peanuts May Lower Your Risk of Dying From Cancer, Diabetes & Heart Disease
Nuts and peanuts may protect against several major causes of death, according to a study that began in 1986 involving 120,000 Dutch adults. A paper...
Nail Salon Owners Clear the Air for Their California Workers
Some nail technicians in California are breathing easier, thanks to a project dedicated to clearing the air in popular “mani-pedi” salons. The California Healthy Nail...
Marathon 18-Patient Kidney Swap Saves Nine People
Nine patients received new kidneys from nine living donors in a marathon, 36-hour transplant session. The carefully coordinated procedure included specially equipped medical vans ferrying...
Asthma Could Be Cured Within 5 Years With This New Breakthrough
Asthma could be cured in five years now that scientists have found the ‘switch’ that can turn off triggers that cause the condition in...
Woman Keeps Hair During Chemo Thanks to New “Cooling” Cap
Donna Tookes has a thick and slightly wild mane of silver hair. It’s something of a trademark for her. When she learned she had breast...
White House Takes Action on Antibiotics in Food With 150 Private Companies
The Obama administration is teaming up with 150 private companies and groups to rein in antibiotics in the U.S. food supply. During a White House...
Oil Aboard: Aromatherapy Is a Cheap, Easy Way to Unwind at Home
Relax! You don't have to hire a masseuse to reap the benefits of aromatherapy. If you can get your hands on a bottle of lavender or cardamom...
Woman With Cerebral Palsy Braves Controversial Surgery So She Can Ride a Bike – Now You Can’t Stop Her
Nicole Luongo’s lifelong dream was simple: learn to ride a bike. Because she was born with cerebral palsy, that dream remained out of reach for decades. That is,...
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Drop Artificial Ingredients
Fast food restaurants are racing to embrace more natural ingredients on their menus. Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are the latest chains to announce they’ll...
The Future of Vaccines May be as Simple as Putting on a Band-Aid
Do you avoid getting shots in the arm because you’re afraid of needles? You may soon be able to get a vaccination as easily...
World’s First Blood Test To Diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare was unveiled that could help millions of people to avoid years of invasive tests, unpredictable pain and misdiagnosis. New...
Cuban Cancer Vaccine Could Soon be Available in U.S.
A new cancer vaccine may soon be available to American lung cancer patients thanks to thawing relations between the U.S. and Cuba. Cuba’s Center for...
Two Former Debt Collectors Want to Help Pay Your Medical Bills
Ironically, two men who worked for decades as medical debt collectors have launched RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit with a goal of raising $14...
It’s Official: Liberia Is Ebola-Free
Ebola has finally left Liberia. The World Health Organization has officially announced that the last case of Ebola has been cleared out of the country. The...
German Shepherds Do Better Than Lab Tests in Detecting Prostate Cancer
When it comes to detecting prostate cancer, these canines win by a nose. A pair of three-year-old German shepherds named Zoe and Liu were more than...
Disease That Causes Birth Defects Eliminated From Western Hemisphere
A disease that can cause birth defects, including blindness, deafness, and congenital heart defects, has been wiped out in the Americas. After more than 250...
3D Printed Devices Save Three Babies’ Lives
Three babies are alive and happy, thanks to doctors who literally printed out the framework for new windpipes. All three were born with the...
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