Health

Ebola outbreak out of control in West Africa

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "drastic action" is needed to contain the spread of deadly Ebola in West…

10 years ago

Anthrax exposure: 84 Atlanta-based CDC scientists possibly exposed to live anthrax

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said the number of health workers potentially exposed to anthrax…

10 years ago

Chikungunya virus: Six cases confirmed in Cuba

Six cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus have been confirmed in Cuba, health authorities say. Cuba is the latest Caribbean…

10 years ago

Dr. Oz questioned by Senate panel over weight loss scams

Dr. Mehmet Oz offered to help "drain the swamp" of unscrupulous marketers using his name to peddle so-called miracle pills…

10 years ago

Eating red meat may increase risk of breast cancer

According to a Harvard study, eating a lot of red meat in early adult life may slightly increase the risk…

10 years ago

Sunscreen alone does not offer complete protection from damaging effects of UV light

According to a new research, sunscreen alone should not be relied on to prevent malignant melanoma, a deadly form of…

10 years ago

Sleep is necessary for memory formation

Scientists have discovered the mechanism by which a good night's sleep improves learning and memory. The scientific team in China…

10 years ago

MERS virus: Saudi Arabia confirms 282 deaths

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that 282 people have been killed by the MERS virus, almost 100 more than initially thought.…

10 years ago

Healthiest Diet: National Cancer Institute launches Dietary Patterns Methods Project

The National Cancer Institute has launched a new program called the Dietary Patterns Methods Project. The project’s goal is to…

10 years ago

Bilingualism can slow brain ageing

According to a University of Edinburgh study, learning a second language can have a positive effect on the brain, even…

10 years ago