Medical News

Young Richie Lopez of Mesa, Arizona, was born with eyeballs. This is his story.

Most young adults might assume they have years before needing to worry about their cholesterol.

Scientists say research could yield a way to stop the deterioration of our chromosomes that comes with aging. Findings could mean new treatments for aging-related diseases, they say.

In a new study from Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), researchers have used human pluripotent stem cells to generate new hair. The study represents the first step toward the development of a c...

Heavy use of certain non-prescription drugs could increase risk of Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia, study suggests. Popular drugs to treat insomnia, hay fever, depression linked to increased risk, researchers say...

As flu hits hard this winter, researchers continue search for a "one and done" lifetime vaccination. Clinical trials on one candidate are to begin soon.

An experimental injectable drug by Kythera Biopharmaceuticals is designed to eliminate the unsightly double chin offering an alternative to surgery and dieting.

Health experts are in agreement that balanced diet in combination with physical exercise can lead to healthy lifestyle. Researchers suggest that exercising before eating breakfast is more effective for weight loss.

Chewing spearmint gum for ten minutes removes an amount of germs comparable to those achieved by brushing the teeth and flossing, findings of a new study show.

The Obama administration has announced reforms to Medicare's method of paying doctors and hospitals. The changes aim to reduce costs and improve the quality of care provided to patients.

Melissa Rivers, daughter of Joan Rivers, files a lawsuit against Yorkville Endoscopy, the doctors and anesthesiologists for malpractice and negligence.

The CriSTAL screening test can help doctors determine if a patient will die within 30 days. The screening test takes into account 29 criteria to assess if medical interventions are needed.

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