Health
What is Avandia and why are Glaxosmithkline facing legal claims for its damaging effects?
Express Solicitors have begun legal proceedings against British pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline after a number of individuals have been seriously affected by the drug Avandia. The...
Ibuprofen and diclofenac can increase risk of heart problems
New data suggests that two common painkillers, ibuprofen and diclofenac, can slightly increase the risk of heart problems if taken in high doses for...
What are the odds of naturally conceiving quintuplets?
The odds of naturally conceiving quintuplets are one in several million, according to Dr. Wright Bates, from the University of Alabama. Dr. Wright Bates told ABC...
Alexandra Kinova: Czech mother pregnant with country’s first naturally conceived quintuplets
Alexandra Kinova from Czech Republic has beaten staggering odds to become pregnant with quintuplets without using IVF. Alexandra Kinova, 23, is due to give birth...
EU sues Spain in European Health Insurance Card dispute
The European Commission is suing Spain over the refusal of some of its hospitals to recognize the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC entitles...
DSM-5 will cost $199, more than twice the rate of inflation
DSM-5 has announced its price, an incredible $199 (and the paperback is also no bargain at a hefty $149). Compare this to $25 for a...
DSM-5: Drinking too much coffee among mental disorders included in latest psychiatrist bible
DSM-5, the latest psychiatrist bible, is warning of the dangerous physiological impact of caffeine intoxication. An overdose of caffeine is among the mental disorders included...
Cellulaze: First scientifically validated laser cellulite treatment approved by FDA
Cellulaze, a pioneering invasive cosmetic treatment which targets the dreaded appearance of quilted, pitted fat, has hit the market causing a media storm. Affecting more...
Debbie Martin: Angelina Jolie’s aunt dies of breast cancer at the age of 61
Debbie Martin, Angelina Jolie's aunt, has died of breast cancer, nearly two weeks after the Hollywood star said she had had a double mastectomy...
Soda consumption may affect your teeth as bad as most dangerous narcotics
According to a new study, the excessive consumption of soda - even diet soda – affects your teeth as badly as ingesting two of...
Higher IQ linked to good concentration
US researchers have found that people with higher IQs are slow to detect large background movements because their brains filter out non-essential information. Instead, they...
Powerful statins increase type 2 diabetes risk by 22%
Some statins, drugs taken to protect the heart, may increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, according to researchers in Canada. Their study of 1.5...
Total face transplant performed in Poland
Polish doctors say they have performed a total face transplant on a 33-year-old man whose face was torn off in an accident with stone-cutting...
Novel coronavirus kills Tunisian man
A Tunisian man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV), in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa. Tunisia's health ministry...
Vitamin C kills multidrug-resistant TB in laboratory tests
Scientists have found that vitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in the laboratory. The surprise discovery may point to a new way of tackling...
Full spring cleaning burns more calories than running a marathon
New research shows that spring cleaning can burn off even more calories than running a marathon. Houseproud homeowners typically burn up 3,655 calories each year...
Face Trainer: Training balaclava claims to tone up saggy faces
Face Trainer, the latest product to hit the market promising a youthful complexion, may leave even the most dedicated beauty disciple at a loss...
EU bans refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil at restaurant tables
Starting with 2014, the European Commission will ban the use of refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil at restaurant tables. From 1 January...
DSM-5: Controversial updates to mental health manual to be published
DSM-5, an update to one of the most important manuals in mental health - known as the bible of psychiatry - is to be...
Recipe: Super slimming mushroom inspired meal
Mushroom-rich diet followed by Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne and Roxanne Pallett can help women lose weight without shrinking their bust. The mushroom plan is being...
Mushroom diet: M-Plan promises to help women lose weight still keeping their curves
The mushroom plan is being touted as the latest weapon for savvy celeb dieters who want to shed pounds quickly but still keep some...
Why do women’s feet swell during pregnancy?
Roger W. Harms, M.D., leading obstetrician at the Mayo Clinic, explains why women’s feet swell during pregnancy. “Your body produces and retains more fluid during...
Embryonic stem cells: Milestone in medical human cloning
US scientists announce that human cloning has been used to produce early embryos, marking a "significant step" for medicine. The cloned embryos were used as...
Angelina Jolie plans to have her ovaries removed as she has 50% chance of developing ovarian cancer
New reports reveal that Angelina Jolie is now planning to have her ovaries removed, following a double mastectomy after discovering she's a carrier of...
Why women live longer than men
A Japanese study suggests women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly. As the body's defenses weaken over time, men's...
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