Health
A new statement released by the American Heart Association (AHA) says that owning a pet may result in a lowered risk for developing heart disease. The organization attributes this protective effect to our four-legged friends because their owners showed a decreased risk of being obese, as well lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Scientists who merged the bloodstreams of young and old mice have identified a growth hormone that may have the potential to reverse age-related heart failure.
Eyelash extensions are the hot new thing in the beauty realm these days. And although the procedure gives customers luscious, long lashes, it also presents some serious health risks---according to a new study conducted by Consumer Reports.
Children of mothers who had the flu during pregnancy may be at a higher risk for developing bipolar disorder, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests.
A new study reveals that dietary nicotine, found naturally in the Solanaceae plant, may offer a protective effect against Parkinson's disease.
Fish oil benefits, in relation to heart health, are the target of a new long-term study from Italy that found the supplement did not display a positive effect on the development of heart problems---a departure from results displayed in previous studies that suggested the supplement does have a positive effect in regard to the development of heart-related issues.
Medical marijuana regulations have been finalized by Massachusetts public health officials Wednesday and will take effect May 24.
Tanning beds could soon come with warning labels alerting indoor tanners to the increased risk of skin cancer as the Food and Drug administration announced a proposal for tougher regulations.
A man assumed that his chronic runny nose, sometimes enduring for an entire year, was due to allergies.
Only half of people in the United States who have been infected with hepatitis C get properly tested for the disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It is already considered common sense that if you are hungry and trying to cut back on calories, it may not be in your best interest to go grocery shopping.
China is reporting four more deaths due to infection from a new strain of avian influenza, H7N9, bringing the total number of bird flu related fatalities to 31---according to Chinese health authorities. The total number of infections in the country has increased from two to 129.
A cure for both gray hair and the skin condition vitiligo is coming closer to fruition, according to researchers.
Health officials reportedly announced two cases of a resistant strain of gonorrhea, dubbed the "sex superbug,"in Hawaii but then later conflicting reports said that the reports are false.
British firm Touch Bionics has developed a smartphone application, i-limb ultra revolution, which allows amputees to control their prosthetics just by using a smartphone application.
