Medical News
Ebola update: WHO reports 25 deaths, 50 new cases
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 04:22
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is not slowing down raising concerns that the disease could spread beyond Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea.
DARPA grant is funding brain implant research to restore, boost human memory
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 21:47
DARPA will fund the Restoring Active Memory program. Their grants will allow research of a memory restoration device.
Achy back pain isn't due to bad weather, latest study finds
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 20:39
If you think the weather plays into your lower back pain issue think again. Scientists say several studies show there is no real connection.
Child deaths in hot cars are on the rise. Here's how to prevent them
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 16:53
Reports of young children dying in hot cars are on the rise this summer. There are tips you can follow to help you remember to check the backseat before you lock your car.
Free weed in Berkeley, Calif., for low-income, homeless patients
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 16:48
The City Council in Berkeley, Calif., has instructed local dispensaries to give away cannabis equal to 2 percent of their sales to patients 'who are in need.' And who have a prescription.
DARPA working on brain chip that can restore memory
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 15:39
DARPA, LNLL, UCLA and Penn scientists are working together to develop a brain implant that will treat patients, especially veterans, with memory loss conditions.
DARPA funds two universities to produce memory-restoring device
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 15:25
DARPA is giving a total of $40 million to UCLA and UPenn researchers to develop an implantable device that will detect memory deficits and fix them.
Michelle Obama slams GOP, backs healthy school lunch rules
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 15:14
First lady Michelle Obama isn't happy about the GOP plan to soften the stance on healthy foods in schools. According to the first lady, she plans to fight this battle to the very end.
Breast cancer drug letrozole may help women with polycystic ovaries: Study
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 14:59
For decades, the standard infertility treatment given to women with polycystic ovary syndrome is clomiphene but a new study finds that a drug used as treatment for breast cancer may be more effective in boosting birth ra...
Remote-control birth control may be stepping stone for innovative drug administration
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 13:20
A new chip being developed to provide birth control for 16 years, worked by remote control, could lead to new drug administration in other healthcare scenarios. The chip could be on the market by 2018.
Study shows kids of gay parents are happier, healthier
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 11:23
Parents part of the LGBT community raise kids that are happier and healthier based on a study by the University of Melbourne researchers. The research studied 315 gay parents and 500 children.
Soon you can measure your stress level using your smartphone
Tech Times - 10 Jul 2014 09:21
Soon, your smartphone won't just allow you to make calls and surf the internet. You may also be able to use it to measure your salivary cortisol level on the go.
Sutures Bested Staples After C-Section in Study
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Sutures Bested Staples After C-Section in StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Kids Still Getting Too Much 'Screen Time': CDC
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Kids Still Getting Too Much 'Screen Time': CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Study Targets Causes of Birth Defects
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Study Targets Causes of Birth DefectsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Inactivity May Be Main Culprit in Obesity Epidemic: Study
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Inactivity May Be Main Culprit in Obesity Epidemic: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Severe Obesity Cuts Up to 14 Years Off Life: Study
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Severe Obesity Cuts Up to 14 Years Off Life: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Combo Approach May Work Best for Smokers Looking to Quit
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Combo Approach May Work Best for Smokers Looking to QuitCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Same Genes May Influence Reading, Math Skills: Study
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Same Genes May Influence Reading, Math Skills: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Creating the Right Bedroom
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Creating the Right BedroomCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Older Adults Can Safely Donate a Kidney, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Older Adults Can Safely Donate a Kidney, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/9/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
1 in 6 Teens Treated in ER Has History of Dating Violence: Study
MedicineNet - 10 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: 1 in 6 Teens Treated in ER Has History of Dating Violence: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/9/2014 12:00:00 AM