Introduction Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global health threat caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.1 It was first detected in the city of Wuhan, in the province of Hubei, in China at the… [+27400 chars]
A drug to help treat an overactive bladder could soon be sold over the counter in UK pharmacies, thanks to a new call for evidence. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is … [+1110 chars]
Avian flu has killed at least 36 bald eagles since being detected in the US in January. Oli Scarff/Getty Images A virulent bird flu epidemic that's resulted in nearly 27 million chickens and turkey… [+11328 chars]
Scientists have discovered bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer in work hailed as a potential revolution for the prevention and treatment of the disease, reported The Guardian. Researchers … [+1393 chars]
<ul><li>Existingstudies show that exercise helps protect brain cells through mechanisms that researchers do not yet fully understand.</li></ul><ul><li>Researchers know that exercise increases brain… [+6132 chars]
Scientists have analyzed the full genetic blueprints of more than 18,000 cancer samples, finding new patterns of mutations that could help doctors provide better, more personalized treatment. Their … [+3486 chars]
TORONTO (CTV Network) -- There might be a non-invasive way to destroy cancer cells for good, according to new research involving rats: the power of sound. Researchers with the University of Michigan… [+4822 chars]
Visceral fat (aka the annoying belly fat that makes your midsection bulge) should be on your radar. It can be quite dangerous to your health, as it comes with a plethora of risks, including dementia,… [+4372 chars]
TORONTO (CTV Network) -- There might be a non-invasive way to destroy cancer cells for good, according to new research involving rats: the power of sound. Researchers with the University of Michigan… [+4822 chars]
A MUM died from liver failure after accidentally overdosing on Lemsip she was taking to get over a cold. Joan Ita Bergin, 58, had a cough and bad chest for around a week in December of last year and… [+2757 chars]
Beijing, Apr 23 (IANS): Exposure to air pollutants -- even at levels below World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines -- may trigger a heart attack within an hour, claims a new study. Th… [+2379 chars]
Food and mood are so intricately connected that they've inspired a new area of brain study: Nutritional psychiatry, which examines how what we eat impacts how we feel. As a dietitian and nutritionis… [+3340 chars]