Medical News

Title: Scientists May Have Found 'Marker' for SchizophreniaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Will you call 9-1-1 in the event of a stroke? Your decision will be influenced by your race and sex, said researchers, a discovery that affects stroke outcomes.

The Royal Society for Public Health called for extending the ban on smoking in pubs, parks and entrances to schools. It urged the use of e-cigarettes as an alternative to cigarette smoking.

The number of Americans without health insurance has significantly dropped. Analysts attribute this to the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act and the improving economy.

The Electronic Sports League reported that it will launch its anti-doping program by the start of their next tournament on Aug. 22 in order to properly screen competitive gamers for illegal substances.

Scientists have found that depressive mood disorders and bipolar disorders in teens put them at risk of cardiovascular disease. Doctors emphasize that the link between mood disorders and heart disease are well known but ...

The third case of West Nile Virus in Dallas for the 2015 season has been reported by health authorities. No ground spraying has been performed because the mosquito traps located in the area where the patient stays tested...

Parenthood serves to be a more hazardous experience for couples compared to the experience of going through a divorce or the death of a partner, according to new research conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Demogra...

A new study found that inspiring employees with sedentary work to move more may improve their health and well-being. The researchers asked the worker subjects to use portable pedals under an office desk for weeks and the...

Food Network star and celebrity chef Sandra Lee left Mount Sinai Roosevelt on Wednesday after undergoing a successful surgery that addressed a lingering case of infection.

PepsiCo has replaced its current diet drink sweetener aspartame with sucralose in an effort to improve the drink and boost its sales. The new version hit store shelves on Aug. 11.

A further two years of no new cases will be required to officially certify the continent polio-free, according to the UN. Eradication efforts began in 1988.

An Atlanta resident diagnosed with West Nile virus has recovered, health officials say. State residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves from being bitten by infected mosquitoes.

An eight-year-old girl successfully underwent open-heart surgery and the Nigerian hospital she was staying in live-tweeted the procedure to promote the country's medical capabilities.

The world has largely relied on flu vaccines to keep influenza at bay, but now that may all change as researchers reveal that it's possible to prevent the flu without a vaccination.

The chance of a successful pregnancy and birth is higher when fresh - rather than frozen - donor eggs are used. However, experts say the differences are slight and both techniques are valuable,.

Title: 1 in 3 Women Survive Ovarian Cancer a Decade or More: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Jury Still Out on Whether Saturated Fat Is Bad for You, Researchers SayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Get the Facts About CaloriesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Calorie Burn Boost May Be Weight-Loss Surgery's SecretCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Women's Pelvic Pain Often UnreportedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Too Few Kidney Dialysis Patients Referred for Organ Transplant, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM