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Britain says tests on suspected MERS cases prove negative
Tests on two people in Britain suspected of being infected with Middle Eastern Respiratory Virus Syndrome (MERS) have proved negative, hospital officials said on Tuesday. Concerns about the suspected cases had forced a hospital in northern England to shut briefly […]
Instead of curbing drinking, college kids try to curb consequences
A new study of college students finds that some of their “protective strategies” when they plan on drinking are actually tied to greater alcohol use. This study, and other studies of protective drinking strategies, “seem to be finding similar results, […]
Insulin resistance might increase Alzheimer’s risk
Insulin resistance may increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease by depriving the brain of sugar needed for normal cognition, a small study suggests. “By altering insulin resistance in midlife, it may be possible to reduce future risk of Alzheimer’s,” said […]
In rise of U.S. vape shops, owners eye new marijuana market
When Matt and Jen Osmun opened their vape shop in Bethel, Connecticut, last December, they didn’t expect to get a boost from the local medical marijuana outlet. “Sales are going really well, and getting better every month,” said Jen Osmun, […]
Shift work doesn’t increase the risk of prostate cancer compared to day work
Contrary to what scientists previously believed, a study by German researchers has suggested that rotating shift work has no effect on the occurrence of prostate cancer. The results of their study were published in the Deutsches Ärzteblatt International journal. Recent […]
Physical exercise could help curb symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Three studies (American, Danish and Canadian), presented simultaneously at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), indicate that physical exercise may help people live better with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held on July 23 in Washington […]
Three-month-old baby left BLIND in one eye after family friend forgot to turn off the camera flash while taking a photo close up
A baby is left blind in one eye after a family friend forgot to turn off the flash while taking a close-up photograph. Doctors said the three-month-old, who has not been named, has suffered irreparable damage from the flash of […]
How ‘healthy’ grocery stores could make you gain weight
You’re standing in the aisle of the local health food store, scratching your head, trying to buy some cookies. Should you go with the certified organic, fair-trade, extra-virgin selection? Or the hormone-free, non-GMO, ancient-grain option? Or should you just go […]
Artificial sweeteners not conclusively better than sugar
A New York Times article proclaimed on Monday that, based on scientific evidence, artificial sweeteners are safer to consume than sugar. But experts say only part of the story is being told here. (Photo: Getty Images) You’ve heard it repeatedly: […]
Health benefits of Ackee
What is Ackee? Blighia sapida, or most commonly known as Ackee, is a fruit that majorly comes from Jamaica. The Jamaican national fruit is yellow colored fruit with black seeds. It has a creamy buttery texture with a neutral taste […]
