Good Bacteria Can Limit E. Coli, Salmonella Infections
Health gut bacteria may block bacteria-related infections, such as salmonella and E. coli, from spreading.
Researchers Get Closer to First Lab-Grown Blood Stem Cells
The breakthrough puts the researchers on pace to make a tremendous impact on patients with genetic disease.
Seeing Pain Can Make You Feel Pain Too
A new study suggests that just watching pain could cause you to experience pain yourself.
Trouble Sticking to Your Diet? Try Looking at Art
Researchers noticed this one outcome when people focused on dieting were shown art depicting slim body types.
Walking Could Keep Our Eyes Sharp As We Age
A new study found that low-intensity exercise can help to prevent macular degeneration as we get older.
Blueberry Juice May Increase Brain Function in Older Adults
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but blueberry juice will help you remember who the doctor is.
The Role Pets Play in Managing Our Mental Health
According to a new study, our pets serve to comfort us when we need it the most, especially for people with mental illnesses.
Why Are Kids Drawn to Superheroes?
Researchers found that children wield a fine-tuned sense of justice and can recognize acts of heroism as early as six months of age.
This Wearable Patch Detects Sleep Apnea
Read about the innovative new wearable that can diagnose sleep apnea as well as traditional methods.
Why You May Want to Fast Before Working Out
Not eating before working out may seem counterintuitive, but a new study says that waiting to eat until after your workout may help you burn more fat.
Lawsuit Claims St. Ives Apricot Scrub Causes Skin Damage
See which ingredient the plaintiffs claim to be harmful to skin.
Stretching Too Long May Cause More Harm Than Good
Here's why you may not want to hold that stretch for too long.
Women May Be Vulnerable to Cocaine Addiction Due to Menstrual Cycle
Research has revealed that because of higher estrogen levels, women are more susceptible to cocaine addiction during their menstrual cycle.
Diet Soda May Be Linked to Stroke, Dementia
A study found that those who consumed artificially sweetened beverages on a daily basis were about three times as likely to experience a stroke or develop dementia compared to people who consumed diet drinks less frequently.
Now Printing: 3D Ovaries That Can Produce Offspring in Mice
With this study, researchers hope to help restore fertility and hormone production in women who have undergone ovarian cancer treatments.
New Research May Explain Why More African Americans Get Colon Cancer
African Americans produce more sulfide-producing bacteria in their colon, which can alter DNA and ultimately lead to cancer.
Add Legumes to Your Diet to Cut Diabetes Risk, Suggests Study
Eating about one-and-a-half servings of legumes per week was associated with a 35% reduced risk of developing diabetes.
New Wheelchair Design Eases Mobility Challenges
The gear-driven design utilizes 100 percent of the arm effort, making it much easier to go up slopes and across longer, more challenging distances.
Humans Have No Limit on Maximum Age: Study
With people now living well past 100 years of age, and advances in medical care ever present, there's no telling what the maximum human age is.
Sitting Too Much Is Especially Risky for People With Diabetes
In type 2 diabetes patients, remaining in a seated position for several hours can affect blood levels negatively.
Sleepless in Space: Astronauts Find Sleep Elusive
If you ever travel to outer space, bring a sleep mask. A new report shows astronauts often face sleep deprivation, fatigue and off-kilter circadian rhythms.
Too Much Sugar May Lead to Alzheimer’s, Study Says
Sugar breaks down in a reaction known as glycation, and its byproducts can cause damage to brain cells.
Bigger Bellies Linked to Bigger Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk
This sort of research allows doctors and scientists to examine whether variations in genes directly impact disease function.
3D-Printed Patch Can Heal Hearts
The 3D bioprinting allows for the patch to be a close match to heart tissue structure.
Genes Related to Muscle Strength Discovered
The new study gives the medical community a great understanding of how our DNA impacts strength, and also may shed light on interventions that can reduce the risk of low strength in the elderly.
Doctors Remove Large Cockroach Lodged Inside Woman’s Skull
The woman woke up in the middle of the night with a “crawling sensation” inside her head.
Salmonella Could Be Used to Fight Brain Cancer
This strain of bacteria, most associated with food poisoning, shows promising results when tested against tumors consistent with glioblastoma.
Losing Several Teeth Before 65 May Increase Risk of Death
Oral hygiene is a significant factor in one's overall well-being and health.
The Role Sleep Plays in Processing Traumatic Events
Is it possible to sleep off the effects of traumatic events? A new study tries to answer that question.
Get Fit, Get Smarter? Study Links Physical Fitness to Higher GPA
The difference between getting an A instead of a B letter grade could be affected by higher iron levels in students who are more physically active.
Stuck on Repeat: Why Certain Songs Are ‘Earworms’
Here's why certain songs get stuck in your head, and what researchers suggest can cure 'last song' syndrome.
Toddler Receives Life-Saving Surgery to Remove Rare 5-Pound Facial Tumor
At only 3 years old, Melyssa Delgado Braga’s face was being consumed by myxoma, a rare yet aggressive facial tumor.
Common Alzheimer’s Drug May Cure Tooth Decay
Restoring the tooth’s dentine structure using this drug, instead of cement fillings, has the potential to eliminate issues like tooth decay and erosion.
People Still Aren’t Taking Statins After a Heart Attack
A new study found that a significant number of patients aren't taking their medication as directed two years after discharge.
‘Chemo-Brain’ Can Last 6 Months for Breast Cancer Patients
A recent study found that “chemo-brain” hinders chemotherapy patients after treatment.
Researchers Are Developing Contact Lenses that Can Detect Disease
With bio-sensing contact lenses that can assess blood glucose levels, the researchers hope to improve health outcomes by replacing older, painful methods of diabetes monitoring.
Cinnamon May Protect Against Damage From High-Fat Diets
Multiple studies have linked cinnamon to diabetes prevention and healthy insulin levels, and there appears to be a biochemical explanation at play.
New Guidelines Say Infants and Toddlers Should Avoid Fruit Juice
Fruit juice is often high in sugar, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics is revising their guidelines for its consumption at a young age.
Groundbreaking Study Could Lead to Age Reversal Treatments
The research may have vast therapeutic implications if the age-reversement treatment can be transferred to humans.
Your Household Pet Could Keep Your Child Healthy
New research reveals you may want to have a furry friend around even before your baby arrives.
5 Health Trends to Avoid in 2017
Health professionals recommend skipping out on these health trends for the new year.
Eating Less May Contribute to Living Longer
It turns out that the cells our bodies use to digest food need a break every now and then.
New Chewing Gum May Detect Cancer
The gum detects “volatiles” within saliva as it’s chewed and is then studied to find if the chewer produced chemicals associated with cancer.
Brain Cells Actually Favor One Parent’s Genes Over the Other
The new study adds a wrinkle to the current understanding of genetics and may hold the answer to the cause and incidence of some brain disorders.
Cancer-Fighting Cap Nearly Doubles the Survival Rate for Brain Cancer
The cap, called Optune, can be worn while patients go about their daily tasks and works by sending alternating frequencies to the brain.
A Healthy Sex Life Could Lead to Better Job Satisfaction
There's credence behind the 'spring in your step' theory.
Team Sports Could Make You a Happier Person
A study found that athletes who were part of a team, and happy with their teammates, showed higher levels of life satisfaction.
Older American Women Are Drinking More Alcohol
There's an upward trend of older American women drinking more alcohol, and it continues to rise despite no known implications.
Study Finds ‘Alarmingly High Rate’ of Unnecessary Double Mastectomies
Double mastectomies when cancer is present in only one breast, also known as contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, or CPM, have skyrocketed in recent years.
Graying Hair Could Be an Early Sign of Heart Disease in Men
As hair whitens, there may be an increase in artery damage, inflammation and other health risks that generally indicate the onset of heart disease.
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