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UK researchers found that the more opiate receptors the brain had, the higher the body's ability to hurdle the pain. The findings opened possibilities in developing more natural solutions for arthritis treatment and agai...

Health officials issued a warning against buying anti-anxiety prescription drug Xanas on the streets. The counterfeit versions of the drug have already sent at least three people in California to the hospital.

Drug regulators from the European Medicines Agency have issued a recommendation for the approval of Amgen's virus-based cancer treatment, T-Vec. If approved by the European Commission, T-Vec would become the first drug i...

Title: U.K. Nurse With Ebola ImprovingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Body builders and fitness buffs, beware. GNC was sued by Oregon's attorney general for selling 'all-natural' health supplements laced with two synthetic drugs not approved in the U.S.

In a report on superbugs, Jim O'Neill warned about the 'huge cost to society' antibiotic resistance poses. The review called for rapid diagnostics to give patients the right treatment while avoiding unnecessary antibioti...

A blood test can predict death by pneumonia or sepsis. Scientists found an inflammation-associated biomarker in the blood that can predict infection-related demise up to 14 years in the future.

Addicted to pizza? People have long joked about their addiction to certain food and everyone takes it in stride. Researchers found that highly processed foods share common characteristics with abusive drugs.

Lesinurad is a step closer towards achieving FDA approval as the agency's Arthritis Advisory Committee has recommended that the drug be approved for use in the U.S.

Bacon lovers may be dismayed: processed meats are now deemed just as cancerous as cigarettes. The warning from WHO may affect the fast food sector and the entire meat industry.

A new study revealed that surgery may not be the best treatment for common shoulder injuries. Researchers said that injured patients who preferred physical therapy recovered faster than those who chose surgical operation...

A baby's first word is a great milestone for parents. A new study revealed that infants' monotonous babbling is driven by the child's ability to hear themselves.

Experts in a recent medical panel said that Americans are being "tremendously ripped off with drugs." In September, the price of HIV drug Daraprim increased from $13.50 to $750 per tablet.

The way people listen to music may provide clues on their mental health. Researchers found that music listening styles may have an impact on well-being and thus should be contemplated.

The Office of National Statistics found that children who spend more than three hours on social media sites are at risk for developing mental health problems. Experts are advising parents to guide, monitor and regulate c...

New research suggests aspirin may boost fertility. Aspirin is associated with increased chances of pregnancy because of its anti-inflammatory effects.

In an Australian study, a year of treatment using nicotinamide significantly reduced the risk of common, non-melanoma skin cancer among high-risk patients. Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 found in products such as V...

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Title: Black Men May Get Worse Prostate Cancer Care, Study ContendsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Brain Differences Seen in Young Adults at Genetic Risk of Alzheimer'sCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Bullied Teens Face Roadblocks to Mental Health ServicesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM