By Rebecca Jones Good news for those who enjoy a glass of merlot with dinner. We already know that drinking in moderation can help ward of heart disease, stroke and even possibly reduce your risk of diabetes but a new study indicates that moderate drinking can also help ward off memory loss, Alzheimer’s and other … Continue reading Moderate Drinking May Ward off Dementia→
By Rebecca Jones As the nation faces one of the worst prescription drug shortages in its history unscrupulous middle men are stockpiling life saving medications only to sell them to hospitals at up to 50 times their normal price. To make matters worse this practice is 100% legal. Already this year 180 medications have been … Continue reading Grey Market Drives up Prescription Drug Prices→
By Rebecca Jones Thanks to President Obama’s Affordable Care Act and the recent changes in preventable health services, birth control is about to become much more accessible to women of all ages all over the country. In light of these changes it seems like a good time to reveal some of the common myths and … Continue reading 6 Birth Control Myths Debunked→
By Emily Murray For some time now, scientists have been searching endlessly to find out exactly how cancer spreads through the body. The original understanding (which has been recognized for the last 11 years) resulted from a paper called “The Hallmarks of Cancer,” as explained in the New York Times article this week. This traditional … Continue reading New Research Leads to An In-Depth Understanding of How Cancer Spreads→
By Rebecca Jones Researchers have discovered that an infant’s chance of developing an autism spectrum disorder, when they have an older sibling diagnosed with autism or a related disorder is much higher than previously thought. Autism spectrum disorder, a term used to categorize autism and other disorders that share similar characteristics, is a developmental disability … Continue reading Risk of Autism in Siblings Much Higher Than Previously Believed→
By Rebecca Jones Up until now monitoring a patient’s vital sign has required bulky equipment, a sea of wires and uncomfortable electrodes but thanks to new advances in technology that may be all about to change. Researchers announced, in Friday’s edition of the journal Science, that they have developed a small wireless sensor that is … Continue reading Electronic “Temporary Tattoo” Could Change the Way Vital Signs are Monitored→
By Rebecca Jones In what could be the biggest breakthrough in cancer therapy in decades, scientists announced today in the New England Journal of Medicine that they have been able to eradicate leukemia in three trial patients by means of a new genetically modified T-Cell that is able to rapidly seek out and destroy cancer … Continue reading New Leukemia Treatment May be the First Step in Creating a Cure for Cancer→
By Rebecca Jones A new study reveals that blood tests sold over the internet can predict the sex of an unborn child as early as seven weeks into a pregnancy. While some see this as a medical breakthrough; others feel that there are larger ethical issues that need to be addressed before these tests start … Continue reading Controversial Blood Test Reveals Sex of Fetus as Early as 7 Weeks→
By Emily Murray No one has ever made a reliable case that smoking is good for you, but 2 new studies may surprise smokers and non-smokers alike. Apparently there are some smoking patterns that are unhealthier than others. While smoking is never a safe habit, perhaps those who aren’t ready to quit may want … Continue reading Study Finds Health Risk Higher for Those Who Smoke First Thing in the Morning→
By Rebecca Jones In a study published August 5th in the Journal of Sexual Medicine doctors revealed that even a small amount of weight loss can lead to an improvement in sexual function in males. While there are many effective medications of the market that can treat erectile dysfunction, for obese men with type II … Continue reading New Study: Weight Loss Leads to Better Sexual Function in Men→