Medical News

Prescription drugs are being skipped by many patients across the United States, due to high costs. How serious is the problem?

A new study on NFL players recently uncovered that those who played the sport under the age of 12 had more cognitive decline than their peers who started playing the sport later.

Finding of brain inflammation link to depression could lead to new treatments, researchers say. Inflammation linked to symptoms of low mood, sleep loss.

Plan to combat disease-carrying mosquitoes in the Florida Keys by releasing genetically modified insects has residents, scientists at odds. Petition against the use of GMO mosquitoes has attracted 130,000 signatures.

Winter Storm Juno affects blood donations in New York. City officials and New York Blood Center urges New Yorkers to come forward and make a blood donation.

Chemical use truly brings no good. Menopause naturally happens but exposure to common chemicals increases the likelihood of early reproductive decline in women, according to a study.

Certain health maladies such as Psoriasis and Crohn's disease persisted since the ancient times because human ancestors have evolved the genetic variations that are associated with these to provide some health benefits.

The high price tag of HIV drugs makes it difficult for many patients. Some insurers deny coverage of HIV drugs.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said that just like preparing for war, a technology-based action plan would be needed to fight against a potential global killer disease that may arise in the future.

Parkinson's disease patients who were made to believe they received a more expensive drug first tend to exhibit more improvements in motor skills.

The California Department of Public Health has issued an advisory that e-cigarettes contain harmful chemicals including nicotine, which is as addictive as the nicotine found in regular cigarettes.

Officials at the school district had to release 66 students from their classes at Palm Desert High School. The students, who may have been exposed to measles, were told to stay home towards the end of next week.

Sugary drinks do not just cause cavities and make children fat. These can also lead to earlier onset of puberty in girls. Girls who drink sugary drinks more frequently tend to start their menstrual cycle earlier.

There is time for work and there is time for sleep. Working from home allows for flexible schedules that ensure there is time for everything, imparting health benefits in the process.

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