Health

Vitamin D, calcium supplements do not lower risk of falls and fractures: Study
Vitamin D, calcium supplements do not lower risk of falls and fractures: Study

Scientists discovered little to no reduction in overall fracture risk from vitamin D, calcium alone, alone, or the two combined

FDA recalls Alfredo sauce across 41 states, citing salmonella contamination issues
FDA recalls Alfredo sauce across 41 states, citing salmonella contamination issues

Salmonella infection can become hazardous, especially for youth, immuno-suppressed individuals, and older adults

How Vitamin C helps in promoting brain health? Study find shocking facts
How Vitamin C helps in promoting brain health? Study find shocking facts

Researchers found that people with reduced levels of Vitamin C have lower gray matter volume present inside their brain

New blood test offers alternative for colon cancer screening
New blood test offers alternative for colon cancer screening

Colon cancer is one of the second-leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States

Professor Richard Scolyer breathes his last at 59: Cause of death revealed
Professor Richard Scolyer breathes his last at 59: Cause of death revealed

Richard Scolyer earned the title of Australian of the Year and did revolutionary brain cancer research by volunteering as 'patient zero'

Parkinson’s disease risk: Study links pesticide exposure to significantly higher rates
Parkinson’s disease risk: Study links pesticide exposure to significantly higher rates

Parkinson’s is said to be the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder, with over 25 million cases projected by 2050

Breast cancer diagnoses prompt environmental testing at Uxbridge High School
Breast cancer diagnoses prompt environmental testing at Uxbridge High School

Health experts are currently studying the affected individuals’ ages, medical histories, and other factors to find out the exact cause

Scientists achieve precise human embryo gene editing without DNA damage
Scientists achieve precise human embryo gene editing without DNA damage

Scientists have taken a significant step toward safer genetic medicine

US officials confirm flesh-eating New World Screwworm in Texas calf
US officials confirm flesh-eating New World Screwworm in Texas calf

A screwworm infestation in humans, which is called myasis, happens when a female fly lays eggs in an open wounds

Allen's lollies recalled across Australia: Here's why
Allen's lollies recalled across Australia: Here's why

A range of Allen's lollies with captivating shapes of fruit hidden inside has been recalled due to the presence of plastic

Which weight loss diet is best during menopause?
Which weight loss diet is best during menopause?

The findings suggest small dietary changes may assist in easily reducing your weight in a healthier way

What are early signs of diabetes you should never ignore?
What are early signs of diabetes you should never ignore?

Diabetes is a long-term condition, which is also known as a silent killer, with early symptoms that many people overlook

Chikungunya virus heading North America, Europe: Here’s all you need to know
Chikungunya virus heading North America, Europe: Here’s all you need to know

Scientists warn Chikungunya virus could spread to major European cities due to climate change

Atlanta area airport now added for Ebola screening, CDC says
Atlanta area airport now added for Ebola screening, CDC says

Nearly 177 suspected deaths ​and almost 750 suspected cases has been confirmed due to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

Rapid weight loss may outperform gradual dieting, new study finds
Rapid weight loss may outperform gradual dieting, new study finds

Findings challenge long-standing belief that gradual weight loss is necessary to avoid regaining weight later, experts say

WHO upgrades risk assessment as Ebola outbreak rapidly spreads in Congo
WHO upgrades risk assessment as Ebola outbreak rapidly spreads in Congo

Nearly 750 suspected cases of Ebola virus have been reported in Congo, with 177 people died

Health officials accused US of not failing to stop Ebola outbreak
Health officials accused US of not failing to stop Ebola outbreak

Ebola virus transmits direct contact with infected body fluids such as blood, sweat, vomit, urine, saliva, or semen

Diphtheria outbreak in australia: Health experts warns to combat ‘biggest ever’ variant
Diphtheria outbreak in australia: Health experts warns to combat ‘biggest ever’ variant

Diphtheria symptoms include fever, sore throat, and challenges in breathing

Health officials issues warning about ongoing rare strain of Ebola virus
Health officials issues warning about ongoing rare strain of Ebola virus

Ebola ‘Bundibugyo strain’s’ vaccine is unavailable; however, international agencies are evaluating potential treatments

WHO declares DR Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency as cases climb past 300
WHO declares DR Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency as cases climb past 300

US evacuates Americans from Congo as Ebola outbreak declared global emergency

Ebola virus: Symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention
Ebola virus: Symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention

Early detection and timely medical care is the perfect key to manage Ebola virus effectively

WHO categories Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda as health emergency, highlights global risks
WHO categories Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda as health emergency, highlights global risks

The recent Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency after 88 deaths

FDA clears Johns Hopkins AI system that predicts sepsis early, boosting survival rates
FDA clears Johns Hopkins AI system that predicts sepsis early, boosting survival rates

The advanced AI tool analyzes patients’ electronic health records in real time and can detect warning signs within 48 hours

Thailand imposes strict 42-day quarantine rules after Hantavirus alert
Thailand imposes strict 42-day quarantine rules after Hantavirus alert

People with recent rodent exposure or travel history are strongly advised to seek immediate medical attention

FDA recalls MG217 eczema cream over Potential Staph contamination
FDA recalls MG217 eczema cream over Potential Staph contamination

Pharmacal said it has not received any reports of illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the product so far

Norovirus outbreak: 49 passengers affected British cruise ship docked in France
Norovirus outbreak: 49 passengers affected British cruise ship docked in France

Norovirus causes a common condition, gastrointestinal sickness such as diarrhoea and vomiting

Illinois reports isolated Hantavirus case separate from cruise ship outbreak
Illinois reports isolated Hantavirus case separate from cruise ship outbreak

Hantavirus symptoms are quite similar to COVID-19 symptoms and didn’t need hospitalisation

PCOS renamed PMOS in landmark shift to reflect multisystem nature of disease
PCOS renamed PMOS in landmark shift to reflect multisystem nature of disease

The significant update aims to reflect the condition as a multisystem disorder, which is not specially a gynecological disease

How dangerous is Hantavirus? Everything to know about it
How dangerous is Hantavirus? Everything to know about it

Experts stated Hantavirus spreads far less easily in contrast to other diseases such as Covid-19 or influenza

Hantavirus Explained: What is the ‘Andes’ strain on the MV Hondius cruise ship
Hantavirus Explained: What is the ‘Andes’ strain on the MV Hondius cruise ship

Hantavirus is a rare but severe respiratory illness typically spread by rodents, says WHO