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Chemotherapy treatment usually involves the patient receiving medicine through an intravenous catheter. These catheters, as well as the the equipment attached to them, are treated with a silver coating which is antibacte...

A man from New Jersey who was initially suspected of having Ebola after showing symptoms of the deadly virus turned out to be infected by mosquito-borne malaria.

Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries has announced that it will begin test production of its ice cream products at the company's Alabama facility in the next few weeks.

Experts discovered that mortality risks may be attributed to the educational attainment of an individual. The new study shows that lack of education may shorten life expectancy by up to 10 years.

"I look fierce in it!" Rachel Taylor ends up with some empowering words for herself and others after taking a selfie in Old Navy.

Researchers analyzed data showing the number of deaths that occurred due to diabetes, heart disease and stroke and found a highly reduced life expectancy.

Medicare has revealed its plans to reimburse doctors who will provide consultations to beneficiaries of the insurance program regarding end-of-life care. The proposal is in response to calls from patients, families and h...

Widely used female hormone progesterone shows potentials in improving the treatment of about half of women suffering from breast cancer. The hormone could change the behavior of cancer cells and slow down their growth.

Heart failure is a cardiovascular condition affecting millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. The FDA has approved a new drug for the treatment of the disease, but it may cost roughly $4,500 a year.

Scientists conducted an experiment to compare the memories of Tetris players with non-Tetris players. They discovered that the game popularized in the 1980s can help reduce memory intrusiveness of traumatic events.

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