Medical News
Study Suggests Creativity And Mental Illness May Have Common Genetic Origins
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 15:47
Researchers find DNA mutations raising risks of conditions such as schizophrenia in some people may boot creativity in others. A study looked at the genetic makeup of people engaged in artistic endeavors, comparing them ...
Experts Find Trigger That Spreads Breast Cancer: Hope For New Treatment
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 15:06
A new study discovers the trigger that spreads breast cancer cells to the body. The researchers hope to develop a new treatment that can halt the progression of the disease.
Maryland Treats Patient With Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Were Other People Exposed?
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 15:01
A patient diagnosed with a drug-resistant tuberculosis was brought to Maryland for treatment. Health organizations are now investigating if other people were affected after being exposed to the patient.
NASA Teams Up With Mayo Clinic To Treat Brain Disorders Using Nanotechnology
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 00:50
Four years of collaboration between two organizations with seemingly unrelated missions has yielded a new medical device that could change the way doctors use deep brain stimulation. Currently, the treatment is mainly ef...
Your Birth Month Influences Your Risk for Diseases
Discover - 9 Jun 2015 23:33
Your Zodiac symbol and birthstone aren't the only things decided by your birth date: The day you entered this world may also predict your chances of developing ailments like asthma or heart disease. That's the conclusion...
Hackers Could Remotely Send Fatal Doses To Patients Via Flawed Hospital Pumps
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 22:47
Security researcher Billy Rios has discovered a flaw in popular Hospira hospital pumps that could allow hackers deliver potentially fatal drug doses to patients over the Internet.
Cat Parasites May Cause Mental Illness In Humans: What Other Diseases Can You Catch From Your Pets?
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 17:20
Snuggling up to a pet is one of the easiest ways to beat a bad day but it can also be your fastest ticket to getting sick, if you're not careful.
More Reasons To Love Coffee: Caffeine Helps With Stress Management, Prevents Depression And Memory Loss
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 15:51
An international team of scientists from Portugal, Brazil and the United States have found that caffeine can help keep the brain relaxed and prevent it from suffering mental issues such as memory loss and depression.
17.5 Million: Number Of Kids In U.S. Exposed To Weapons Violence
Tech Times - 9 Jun 2015 14:59
More than a quarter of children in the U.S. are exposed to weapons violence with boys who belong to minority groups and those from low-income families having the highest risks.
Safety Precautions Help Prevent Summer Camp Injuries
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Safety Precautions Help Prevent Summer Camp InjuriesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Watch Your Alcohol Consumption
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Watch Your Alcohol ConsumptionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Special Diets, Supplements Not Always Helpful for Kids With Autism
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Special Diets, Supplements Not Always Helpful for Kids With AutismCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Potential Liver Recipients May Have New Option
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Potential Liver Recipients May Have New OptionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Poor Sleep? Eating Less at Night May Make Next Day Easier
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Poor Sleep? Eating Less at Night May Make Next Day EasierCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
College Kids Don't Understand the HPV Threat
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: College Kids Don't Understand the HPV ThreatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Poison Ivy's Gonna Get Ya...
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Poison Ivy's Gonna Get Ya...Category: Health NewsCreated: 6/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Fetal DNA Test May Also Help Spot Mom's Cancer, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Fetal DNA Test May Also Help Spot Mom's Cancer, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
More Evidence That General Anesthesia May Affect Young Brains
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: More Evidence That General Anesthesia May Affect Young BrainsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Cyberbullying Less Stressful Than In-Person Bullying, Study Claims
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Cyberbullying Less Stressful Than In-Person Bullying, Study ClaimsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Large Majority of Americans Still Backs Death Penalty
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Large Majority of Americans Still Backs Death PenaltyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
CDC Tweaking Flu Vaccine for Better Protection
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: CDC Tweaking Flu Vaccine for Better ProtectionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Summer Motorcycle Season Is Here, Stay Safe
MedicineNet - 9 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Summer Motorcycle Season Is Here, Stay SafeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM