Tag : health
Cases of Breast Cancer Among Men on the Rise
Medical experts warned that the number of breast cancer cases among males is consistently increasing in the U.S. Although instances of this disease affecting men are still considered rare, it should still be considered as a serious health issue. Scientists Discover Way to Create Exercise Pill
Scientists from the University of Sydney in Australia and Denmark's University of Copenhagen said that they have found a way to create a pill that can mimic the effects of exercise. This discovery can potentially revolutionize the way people achieve their fitness goals. Researchers Uncover Link Between Height and Cancer Risk
A new study conducted by researchers from Sweden revealed a correlation between people's height and their risk of developing cancer. According to the study, the tallness of a person can determine his or her chance of getting the disease. Return of the Bubonic Plague? Scientists Find Traces of Black Death Virus in Ancient Flea Preserved in Amber
A recent discovery has uncovered what could possibly be the oldest ancestor of the black death, the plague that wiped out more than half the population of Europe during the 14th century. The researchers discovered the ancient bacteria on a flea that was entombed in amber 20 million years ago. Scientists Discover Fish in California and Indonesia Contain Plastic and Fibers
A new study has revealed that about 25 percent of the fish sold in markets in California and Indonesia are contaminated with plastic and fibrous materials. According to the team that conducted the research, these materials end up in oceans and other bodies of water due to poor waste management. Researchers Recommend Fidgeting to Prevent Development of Heart Diseases, Obesity
When we were young, we were constantly told by our parents to sit properly and stop fidgeting. But, according to the findings of a new study, this form of restless behavior and twitchy mannerism may actually save us from serious health problems. Martin Shkreli Defends His Decision to Increase AIDS Drug’s Price by Over 5,000%
A start-up pharmaceutical company has raised the price of a drug commonly use to treat AIDS patients from $13.50 to $750 per tablet, provoking the ire of the entire country and possible the world. As greedy as that might seem, the firm's founder believes the overnight price surge is not that excessi… Study Finds Each Person Leaves a Unique Cloud of Bacteria Like a Fingerprint
Researchers from the University of Oregon recently discovered that people leave traces of their own bacteria wherever they go. According to the researchers, this new finding can even be used to determine the identity of people, just like fingerprints. College Students Highlight Importance of Transplants in Curing Diseases
In celebration of World Bone Marrow Day, U.S. college students visited various schools on September 19 in search of bone marrow donors. The move is part of an effort to increase the number of donors in the country to curb the number of deaths caused by serious diseases. Air Pollution Kills 3 Million People a Year; Death Toll Could Double by 2050
A new study released by researchers from various countries warned that the number of deaths caused by air pollution can increase to more than six million a year by 2050. In addition, the study also revealed a surprising major contributor in the world's pollution level. West Nile Virus Claims First Death in Maryland for this Year
The death of an individual infected with West Nile Virus marks Maryland's first reported casualty due to the disease this year. Due to the growing number of reported cases in the state, health department officials are strongly advising residents to follow the necessary precautions to prevent the spr… Michigan Gets First Reported Case of Bubonic Plague Infection
Michigan has confirmed its first reported case of a person being infected with the bubonic plague. The patient from the state's Marquette County, whose identity was not revealed, marks the 14th case related to the plague in the U.S. this year. Common Plant Modified to Contain Anti-Cancer Compound
Scientists have found a way to turn a cancer-fighting plant more readily available inside a laboratory. According to the researchers from the Stanford University in California, this new discovery could lead to the wide-scale production of drugs that can possibly cure cancer. Minnesota Shootings: Brian, Karen, Cole, Madison, and Brooklyn Short Found Dead Inside $2 Million Mansion – Hennepin County Sheriff Investigates Multiple Murder-Suicide
Brian Short, his wife, and three children were found dead inside their multi-million dollar home in Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 10. South Minnetonka Police are investigating the deaths as a multiple murder-suicide. The weapon used in the murders was a shotgun. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Causes 2 Deaths, Leaves Over 300 Others Sick in the U.S.
The U.S. is currently facing a deadly Salmonella outbreak that has already infected residents of 30 states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC), the Salmonella Poona strain has already infected 341 people in the country and has caused the deaths of two individuals in T…