Health

Eating Nuts Could Cut Risk of Early Death

A Dutch study suggests that eating half a handful of nuts every day could substantially lower the risk of early…

9 years ago

Female Viagra: Flibanserin Approval Backed by Federal Advisory Panel

A federal advisory panel has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve Sprout Pharmaceuticals’ flibanserin, nicknamed the "female…

9 years ago

What Is Anthrax?

Anthrax bacteria live primarily in inactive spores and are found naturally in the soil. People can ingest or inhale spores,…

9 years ago

Anthrax Scare: 51 Labs Received Live Samples Sent from Military

Fifty one labs in 17 states and three foreign countries have been mailed samples of live anthrax, Pentagon officials have…

9 years ago

Canada: Tobacco Companies Ordered to Pay $12 Billion in Damages

Three tobacco companies have been ordered to pay C$15.5 billion ($12 billion) in damages in Canada. It the largest award…

9 years ago

T-Vec: Modified Herpes Virus Could Treat Skin Cancer

Researchers have found that a genetically-engineered version of the cold sore virus (herpes simplex virus) could treat skin cancer. T-Vec,…

10 years ago

Teenage Obesity Linked to Colorectal Cancer

A new study suggests that teenage obesity is linked to a greater risk of bowel cancer later in life. The…

10 years ago

Cystic Fibrosis: New Therapy Profoundly Improves Quality of Life

A new therapy could profoundly improve cystic fibrosis patients' quality of life, say doctors. Patients suffering from cystic fibrosis often…

10 years ago

Ebola Outbreak 2015: Liberia Declared Virus-Free After 42 Days of No Cases

Liberia is Ebola-free, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces confirming the African country has had no new cases in 42…

10 years ago

Skin Lightening Creams Banned in Ivory Coast

Skin lightening creams have been banned in Ivory Coast due to health concerns, the health ministry says. The health ministry…

10 years ago