Medical News

Title: CDC Spends $2.7 Million on Ebola Hospital KitsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/7/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Tibetan nuns can raise their body temperature to 101 degrees Fahrenheit through their mastery of certain meditation techniques. But in the future, even a spiritual novice could use mind power to control their body's biol...

Skin cancer treatment costs are on the rise, says a study. CDC reminds improved sun protection efforts will go a long way toward preventing the cancer.

Scientists discover a virus called chlorovirus ATCV-1, which can impair brain function in humans. It is unclear how the virus is transmitted to humans.

Early detection is essential in the fight against cancer. With lung cancer scans covered, Medicare is giving thousands of people in the U.S. a fighting chance.

Laundry detergent pods can pose a life threatening risk for young children. Experts recommend that families with young children should opt for detergent powder or liquid for washing clothes.

University of California San Francisco launches Sugar Science, a website meant to educate people about added sugars and its impact on health.

Laundry detergent pods began appearing on U.S. store shelves in early 2012, and people have used them in growing numbers ever since. The small packets can be tossed into a washing machine without ever having to measure o...

Title: Health Tip: When to Bandage a WoundCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Dallas to End Monitoring for Ebola InfectionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/8/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Why Eating Less Red Meat May Help Your HeartCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/8/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: When Your Child Is Ready to ReadCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Skin Cancer Costs Soar Compared to Other Malignancies: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Fast Test May Curb Overuse of AntibioticsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/8/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Report: Fewer U.S. Hospitalizations for Hepatitis ACategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/8/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Are the Lactose Intolerant Safer From Some Cancers?Category: Health NewsCreated: 11/7/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Laundry Detergent Pods Pose Poisoning Risk to Kids, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Holidays Can Trip Up Problem DrinkersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/9/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Doctor-Implanted Balloons in Stomach May Spur Weight LossCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/7/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM

(University of Miami) For the study, patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and their caregivers participated in 15 weekly one-hour sessions. The treatment covered a range of topics and skills,...

(University of Michigan Health System) A record number of people are surviving heart attacks and stroke but those who do may experience a sharp decline in physical abilities that steadily accelerates over time.

(Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health) New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that HIV-infected adults are at a higher risk for developing heart attacks, kidn...