Share A popular Energy Drink was banned in Ohio, State leaders of Ohio had made an agreement with the manufacturer of Joose and Four Loko,the most popular energy drink. The company was banned from distributing the products within the state. But those stores with existing supply can continue to sell up to their last stock [...]
Share A new drug called anacetrapib, is being developed by a scientist to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. This cholesterol-busting pill was believed to be powerful and effective that could save many lives suffering from heart illness. Research shows that the daily pill could lower bad cholesterol level in the blood up [...]
Share There is yet another proven disadvantage of texting, especially during sleeping time. A recent study just found that your child’s health may be compromised if they text and email during their bedtime. A study was conducted by the JFK Sleep Center located in New Jersey. They made a survey from 40 individuals within the [...]
Share The Rochester study has offered that the drug resveratrol has been found to be a big help in killing tumor cells. Researchers found that resveratrol in grape skin prevented as much complications including the well-known cancers. Although these studies are not yet complete, early signs show that resveratrol is a definite help in the [...]
Share Nowadays, more people are using laptops due to its convenience. A great number of males have the habit of placing their laptops on the top of their knees. This gives them a higher risk of having fertility issues. A study was conducted by New York’s State University. They asked 29 men to place their [...]
Share Scientists have now found a new method of making blood. Years ago, scientists have just reported the possibility of creating blood from stem cells. Now, they are making experiments using skin cells to turn them into blood cells. The conversion is achieved by introducing DNA proteins as well as other molecules in the skin [...]
Share Google Doodle Marks the 115th Anniversary of the discovery of X-Ray technology. In 1895, a German physicist called Wilhelm Roentgen made the discovery while experimenting with electron beams in a gas discharge tube. X-Rays are shorter in wavelength than UV rays and longer than gamma rays, as X-rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. [...]
Share High-tech imaging procedures done on chain-smokers were proven successful in preventing lung cancer-driven deaths, medical researchers reported during a trial of the scans. There have been a decrease of 20% in deaths among individuals under study who had regular CT scans in diversion from the traditional chest x-rays. In addition, deaths from other causes [...]
Share Alzheimer’s disease took the top spot this week on the 2011 top 10 medical breakthroughs as foreseen by Cleveland Clinic during its 2010 Medical Innovation Summit, along with the introduction of the new imaging compound AV-45. The disease, which is still intricate since its discovery, is tricky to both doctors and patients even while [...]
Share Cholera took its toll on Haiti for the first time in decades, now confirming 305 deaths and nearly 5,000 cases of infection. Local officials say such epidemic may persist for long. Medical centers were packed in and out recently due to the incapacity of housing all patients. Some of them lay on the floor [...]
