Health
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015: Low-meat diet is healthier and has lower environmental impact
According to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, Americans should eat a diet higher in plants, fruits and grains because it is healthier and has...
Study: Sunlight continues to damage skin and increases cancer risk hours after exposure
According to a new study, sunlight continues to damage people's skin and increase the risk of cancer for hours after exposure. Scientists at Yale University...
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015: Cholesterol risk downgraded
A warning against eating foods high in cholesterol is no longer included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, representing a major shift in policy,...
Nestle USA to remove all artificial flavors and colors from chocolate products
Nestle has announced it will be removing all artificial flavors and colors from its chocolate products in the US. The Swiss food giant’s US unit...
How to lose 10 lbs without exercise
New research has uncovered simple ways to trim 100 calories or more from your diet without skimping on flavor. While it doesn't sound like...
Smart insulins could revolutionize diabetes management
"Smart" insulins, which are undergoing trials, could revolutionize the way diabetes is managed, scientists say. Instead of repeated blood tests and injections throughout the day...
Study: Intense jogging is as bad as no exercise at all
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, too much jogging may be as bad for you as...
Ebola vaccine: First large-scale trial begins in Liberia
Ebola experimental vaccine first large-scale trial is due to begin in Liberia. The potentially preventative medicine was taken under strict security to a secret location...
Carbonated drinks with added sugars cause early puberty in girls
According to a Harvard Medical School study, girls who drink sugary soda more often are more likely to start their menstrual cycles at a younger...
Disneyland measles outbreak: 87 cases confirmed in seven states and Mexico
At least 87 cases of measles have been confirmed in seven states and Mexico, health officials said, as the outbreak centered in California continues...
Dementia linked to commonly used drugs
According to a recent study, dementia is linked to commonly used medicines, including OTC treatments for conditions such as insomnia and hay-fever. All of the...
PTSD evidence can be traced back to 1300BC
According to researchers, evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be traced back to 1300BC - much earlier than previously thought. The team at Anglia...
Ebola experimental vaccine sent to Liberia
The first batch of GSK’s Ebola experimental vaccine is on its way to Liberia. The shipment will be the first potentially preventative medicine to reach...
Ebola 2015: Falling cases show turning point
According to World Health Organization officials, there has been a "turning point" in the Ebola crisis, with cases falling in the three affected countries. Just...
Study: Best time to learn is just before sleep
According to scientists, the key to learning and memory in early life is a lengthy nap. Trials with 216 babies up to 12 months old...
Brincidofovir: Ebola drug trial starts at MSF center in Liberia
A trial of brincidofovir - a potential drug to treat Ebola - has started at a Medecins Sans Frontieres center in Liberia. The antiviral is...
Ebola vaccine tested on healthy volunteers at Oxford University
A new Ebola vaccine is being tested on healthy volunteers at Oxford University. In September 2014, a separate trial of another Ebola vaccine got under...
Study: Two thirds of cancer types are due to bad luck
A new study has suggested that most types of cancer can be put down to bad luck rather than risk factors such as smoking. The...
Ebola outbreak will be ended in 2015
The current Ebola outbreak will be ended in 2015, Anthony Banbury, the head of the UN team fighting the disease, has said. Anthony Banbury said...
Elements for determining medical negligence
You may not like the treatment you have received from your doctor or your hospital. But, that does not necessarily mean you have been...
Ebola outbreak: Patient zero Emile Ouamouno likely infected by playing with bats
According to scientists, a two-year-old boy called Emile Ouamouno from Guinea - the Ebola victim who is believed to have triggered the current outbreak...
Top Tips for Cooking the Perfect Christmas Dinner
Whilst presents and family are all well and good, we all know that the real star of the festive season is Christmas dinner. Sure,...
Unhealthy lifestyle behind more than 4 in 10 cancers
According to British experts, more than 4 in 10 cancers could be prevented if people led healthier lives. Latest figures from Cancer Research UK show...
Ebola outbreak: Sierra Leone imposes mandatory lockdown
In an attempt to contain the Ebola epidemic, Sierra Leone has declared lockdown of at least three days in the north of the country. Shops,...
3 Ways to Stay Healthy While at Work
You may have to work for a living, but that doesn’t mean you need to let your work get the best of your health....
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