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Medical Experts Believe Obama’s Precision Medicine Program Requires Serious Healthcare Reforms
Medical experts believe U.S. President Barrack Obama's precision medicine plan will only be effective if major reforms in the country's healthcare system will be conducted. These changes include establishing a nationwide genetic profile database and modifying how drugs are approved and marketed. California Bill Aims to Ban E-Cigarettes in Public Places
San Francisco Senator Mark Leno is looking to ban the use of e-cigarettes in all public areas in California through a new bill introduced on Monday at the state's Capitol. The proposed law, named as the Senate Bill 140, will treat e-cigarettes or vapes like traditional cigarettes and will even impos… Sleep Problems Linked to High Blood Pressure
A joint study conducted by researchers from the Pennsylvania State University and China's Sichuan University found a link between insomnia and hypertension. Based on the researchers' experiment, those who took longer than 14 minutes to doze off have higher chances of developing heart diseases and hi… Measles Outbreak Linked to Disneyland May Have Reached Illinois
Officials from Illinois' Department of Public Health confirmed that a local resident from Cook Country has been infected by the measles disease. Authorities noted that the infection if the first reported case in Illinois for this year. How Extra Cups of Coffee Can Protect You Against Skin Cancer
Researchers from the National Cancer Institute revealed through a recent study that drinking more than one cup of coffee a day can lower people's risk of contracting skin cancer. The study claims that the ingredients found in coffee can prevent the development of melanoma. Mysterious Substance Kills 200 Birds in San Francisco
The number of birds killed by an unknown substance in San Francisco Bay has climbed to 200. Despite conducting tests on the mysterious goo that sticks to the birds' feathers, officials from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife still could not provide a clear explanation as to what it is. Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline Accused of Overpricing Vaccines in Developing Countries
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, criticized members of the pharmaceutical industry for overpricing their vaccines in developing nations. The international medical organization accused Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) of not fairly pricing its pneumococcal vaccin… Health News: Prevalence of Asthma in Inner Cities a Myth According to Researchers
Researchers from the John Hopkins University debunked the notion that asthma is more common in inner-city areas as compared to suburban or rural neighborhoods. Based on their findings, demographic-based factors are stronger indicators of asthma prevalence than the type of neighborhood people live in Teen Successfully Saved from Blindness Caused by Glaucoma
16-year-old teen Olivia Eafano from Georgia is now able to see again after suffering from blindness caused by glaucoma over ten years ago. The physician who attended to her, Dr. Stephen Foster, said Eafano was lucky because the disease was treated while it was still in its early stages. Underage Drinking Tied to Alcohol Advertisements
A new scientific study explains how promotional tools for alcoholic beverages directly influence underage drinking. According to researchers from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, young viewers develop a relationship with alcoholic products due to television advertisements. Poor Sleeping Habits During Adolescence Linked to Risky Behavior
A new study revealed that teens who are not able to sleep properly are prone to developing risky behaviors. One theory suggests that insufficient sleep can impair people's judgment which can cause them to engage in regrettable activities. New Traces of Avian Flu Outbreak Discovered in Washington State
A new outbreak caused by the avian flu disease has been detected in Washington's Clallam County. Authorities reported that the disease has infected bird flocks of private owners residing in the area. Sitting too Much Negates Benefits of Exercise
Health experts warned that even though regularly exercising offers a wide range of benefits, these may not matter if one spends majority of his or her time sitting down. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, sitting dow… Researchers Discover Marine Animals Prone to Developing Irregular Heartbeats That Could Lead to Heart Attacks
A recent scientific study revealed that marine mammals are prone to developing irregular heartbeats due to their movements underwater. The condition, known as cardiac arrhythmia, also occurs among humans. Although not fatal, it could lead to heart attacks for those who have weak health conditions. WHO: High Death Rate Caused by Wrong Lifestyle Choices
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the number of people dying prematurely is increasing due to misguided lifestyle choices. The international health agency cited non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart and lung-related illnesses, diabetes and cancer as the emerging top killers…