Health

What is Planned Parenthood?

Two civilians and a police officer were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in…

9 years ago

Daraprim: Turing to Cut HIV Drug Price for Some Users

Turing Pharmaceuticals, the company that sparked an outcry by raising the price of HIV drug Daraprim by 5,000%, says it…

9 years ago

Retinol 101: How to Get the Benefits Without the Drawbacks

Sure, retinol isn’t the latest breakthrough skincare find—it’s been around for a while and is no longer splashing across beauty…

9 years ago

Cyclins: Key to Malaria’s Rampant Growth Explained

A new study led by UK scientists has explained the key to malaria's rampant growth. Scientists say it is down…

9 years ago

Obesity Rates Rising Again among American Adults

According to a recent study, obesity rates are rising again among American adults, despite national efforts to promote healthy lifestyles.…

9 years ago

Ebola Outbreak 2015: WHO to Declare Sierra Leone Free of Disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to confirm that Sierra Leone is free of Ebola. The Ebola outbreak killed…

9 years ago

Live Tapeworm Removed from Man’s Brain

A live tapeworm parasite was removed from a 26-year-old California man’s brain during emergency surgery. Luis Ortiz was admitted to…

9 years ago

Lamar Odom, Charlie Sheen, and Other Famous People with Drug Addictions

Earlier this month, former NBA player Lamar Odom was found unconscious at a brothel in Las Vegas. Odom had his…

9 years ago

Olaparib: Prostate Cancer Drug Shown to Be Effective in Milestone Trial

British scientists have announced that Olaparib, the first drug that targets precise genetic mutations in prostate cancer, has been shown…

9 years ago

WHO: Processed Meat Causes Cancer and Is as Bad as Smoking

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, processed meats - such as bacon, hot dogs, sausages and ham -…

9 years ago