Health News

Leading AIDS researcher selected as CDC Director

Leading AIDS researcher Dr. Robert Ray Redfield Jr, was picked to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal government and amp;#39;s top public health agency.

Mar 22, 2018

What is multiple symmetric lipomatosis? Rare disease makes man look like Hulk

The man developed the rare condition known as multiple symmetric lipomatosis after drinking strong liquor every day for three decades.

Mar 21, 2018

Woman dies from apitherapy acupuncture that uses bee stings instead of needles

The unnamed woman was taken to a hospital and given adrenaline and antihistamines to stall the reaction she had from the stings, but she died several weeks later.

Mar 21, 2018

Beer without hops: New technique brews IPA with only yeast and sugar

Yeast infused with the ability to make the same bitter oils that hops produce have made it easier to brew consistent ales en masse.

Mar 21, 2018

Three-legged Chinese baby undergoes 10-hour surgery to get extra limb removed

The baby's third limb was actually of its parasitic twin. The condition occurs one in every million live births.

Mar 21, 2018

World Down Syndrome Day 2018: All you need to know

On World Down Syndrome Day, know about the causes, risk factors and various health issues faced by people with Down Syndrome.

Mar 20, 2018

What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? Study shows millions are affected by it

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a serious and potentially disabling disease that is increasing in the US population, according to the study by the University of Melbourne.

Mar 19, 2018

Man with fused jaw couldn't eat solid food for 38 years

A 39-year-old Indian man recently ate solid food for the first time in his life after an accident at the age of one restricted his ability to open his mouth.

Mar 17, 2018

Woman hasn't urinated naturally in two years due to a rare condition

The rare condition typically affects women between the ages of 20 and 40, causing intermittent or complete urine retention.

Mar 17, 2018

How snoring could harm your marriage or relationship

According to a research by the Rush University Medical Center, couples in which one partner snores argue much more that partners who do not snore.

Mar 17, 2018

Sleep Myths Vs Sleep Fact

Does Cheese really give you nightmares? Can you drink your way to the perfect night and amp;#39;s sleep? And is there a way to and amp;#39;bank and amp;#39; your sleep?All these and more are explained in this video.

Mar 16, 2018

What is neuroendocrine tumor? Irrfan Khan diagnosed with rare disease

The treatment of the rare disease Irrfan Khan is suffering from depends on the type of tumor it is, the location of the tumor and how aggressive it is.

Mar 16, 2018

What is a macrobiotic diet?

The macrobiotic diet was developed in the 1920s by Japanese philosopher George Ohsawa. It focuses on choosing organic, locally grown and seasonal produce over animal products. The diet mainly consists of whole grains, vegetables and beans.

Mar 15, 2018

Americas ten fattest cities

Thanks to diets heavy in processed foods, America is the most obese country in the world, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Roughly one-third of adults in the United States are overweight, which leads to increased medical costs and health problems like heart disease and diabetes. But a new study from WalletHub suggests that where you live could be just as important as diet when it comes to your risk of obesity.

Mar 15, 2018

Platypus milk can fight superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics

In the fight against drug-resistant superbugs, scientists are finding an unlikely hero in the platypus, which has mostly been studied by evolutionary scientists till now for the physical traits it displays.

Mar 15, 2018