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Anxiety, jealousy and moodiness linked to increased Alzheimer's risk in women
Date: Oct-02-2014A new study by researchers in Sweden claims women who are anxious, jealous and moody during middle-age may be at double the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
CDC confirm first case of Ebola in the US
Date: Oct-01-2014The first case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed in a person who traveled from Liberia in West Africa to Dallas, Texas. Close contacts of the patient are being monitored.
Breast cancer: are men the forgotten victims?
Date: Oct-01-2014In the US, 2,360 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. But still, many people believe that it only affects women. We investigate the reasons why.
Smoking during pregnancy could damage sons' fertility
Date: Oct-01-2014In the first comprehensive animal model to show how smoking during pregnancy can affect male offspring fertility, researchers say their findings have human implications.
New study challenges claims that low vitamin D causes type 2 diabetes
Date: Oct-01-2014A large genetic study challenges claims of a causal link between people's levels of vitamin D and their chances of developing of type 2 diabetes.
Lungs from donors who die from drowning, asphyxiation may be safe for transplant
Date: Oct-01-2014Researchers claim transplanting lungs from donors who die from drowning or asphyxiation appears to be safe and may be a way of 'expanding the donor pool.'
Acupuncture is 'not beneficial for knee pain'
Date: Oct-01-2014Neither needle nor laser acupuncture is superior to a placebo ('sham' acupuncture) for treating knee pain, according to a new study.
Healthy lifestyle nearly halves risk of diabetes during pregnancy
Date: Oct-01-2014A healthy diet, regular exercise and quitting smoking could prevent nearly half of gestational diabetes cases for pregnant women, thus reducing the risk of future health problems.
Regulations over opioid prescriptions 'too permissive,' say experts
Date: Sep-30-2014In a new paper, the American Academy of Neurology argue against their previous position that opioid painkillers are appropriate for patients with chronic, non-cancer pain.
Could an apple a day protect against obesity?
Date: Sep-30-2014A new study by researchers from the University of Washington finds that Granny Smith apples may protect against obesity and its related disorders by balancing gut bacteria.
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