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High Rate of Cancer Blamed on Herbal Remedy
A study in the U.S. said that a toxic natural ingredient found in a very popular herbal medicine was connected to over 50% of the urinary tract cancer cases in Taiwan. In Taiwan, traditional remedies are used widely amongst citizens... More of this article »
Malaria Concern in Thailand and Myanmar
A strain of malaria that has increasingly become more resistant to medications used to treat the disease is spreading along a part of the border between Thailand and Myanmar. If something is not done quickly, experts say the strain... More of this article »
Berries Could Have Weapons to Ward off Parkinson’s
A new study says that at least two servings per week of strawberries or blueberries can help lower a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The study showed that women and men who consumed berries at least two times per... More of this article »
MRIs and Ultrasounds Help To Find More Cancer
A new study says that annual mammograms combined with MRIs and ultrasounds substantially increase detection of breast cancer in women. University of Pittsburgh scientists examined the data from a trial completed by the American College... More of this article »
Breast Cancer Being Over Diagnosed
Woman, for many years, have been told to have screenings done for breast cancer. They were told the earlier it is detected the better. Today, researchers said evidence suggests that may not always be the case. A recent study in Norway... More of this article »
Express Scripts Buys Medco
On Monday, Express Scripts Inc. completed its purchase of Medco Health Solutions Inc a former rival. The acquisition price was $29.1 billion. Once the Federal Trade Commission had given its formal seal of approval, the deal became... More of this article »
Black Women Susceptible to Cervical Cancer
New research indicates why black woman are more apt to develop and eventually die from cervical cancer than their white peers. The problem seems to stem from their problem of eliminating HPV, the virus that helps to cause the cancer.... More of this article »
Sleep Apnea Now Linked To Certain Types of Depression
A new study performed by the Centers for Disease Control says Sleep Apnea, the condition where sleepers gasp for air and sometimes stop breathing, is linked to depression. Sleep apnea takes place when the breathing of a person stops... More of this article »
FDA Says No To Petition
A petition to have BPA banned was denied by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The regulatory agency said it will not ban BPA now and it may never ban it. Those that want BPA banned say it is a toxic chemical that should not be... More of this article »
New York Extinguishes Synthetic Pot
Synthetic marijuana was sold freely in shops throughout New York City until Thursday. The city has banned sales of the product after it was linked to serious health risks. The product known as Smiley Dog, Spice, Mr. Nice Guy and Galaxy... More of this article »
Hospital Sued For Cutting Off Patient’s Finger
A family in Haines City, Florida has sued a local hospital and nurse for cutting off the finger of their eight-month-old daughter. The baby girl’s mother Veronica Olguin said, “She was so perfect and now this.” The baby was taken... More of this article »
Obama Healthcare Law Questioned
The White House faced questioning from skeptical U.S. Supreme Court justices about the administration’s healthcare law. Tuesday’s questioning was dominated by conservative justices during a two-hour, tense meeting over the healthcare... More of this article »
Raisins Could Help Blood Pressure
A recent study say that eating raisins appears to help keep away high blood pressure Eating a handful of raisins at three different times of the day was able to help people who had blood pressure that was slightly elevated. After a... More of this article »
Anticlotting Drug Proves Beneficial But Has Risk
An experimental drug for anti-clotting from Merck & Co., vorapaxar, proved to be effective in preventing a heart attack in a major trial study. However, there was a risk of significant bleeding. Now Merck must decide whether or... More of this article »
Heart Attack Test Close To Being Reality
Researchers said they are close to having a test that could help to predict if a patient is close to having a heart attack. The test uses a blood sample to determine if cells have sloughed off the walls of a damaged blood vessel. Wednesday... More of this article »
Bald Men Get Some Hope
A new protein has been discovered that deals with hair-loss. The new discovery might bring new hope for those who are losing their hair. Researchers say drugs could possibly block the protein’s activity and provide substantial treatment... More of this article »
Altitude Sickness Helped By Taking Ibuprofen
Researchers from Stanford University have found that an easily accessible over the counter medication may aid with AMS – acute mountain sickness or altitude sickness. The study’s lead researcher, Dr. Grant Lipman says that... More of this article »