Medical News

A new study revealed that the use of highly potent "skunk weed" cannabis can seriously inflict damage on the white matter of the brain. Researchers said the damage in the brain may even lead to psychosis.

A woman was forced to undergo surgery after developing severe infection on her wrist. The doctors said the most probable cause of the condition was her hair tie.

A new study found that cacao and green tea may help cure diabetes complications. Kidney diseases and retinal impairments are just some of diabetes' effects that these natural remedies may help curb.

Cuddle hormone? Oxytocin should now also be referred to as the generosity hormone, as researchers have found that having high levels of it makes an individual more willing to donate to humanitarian causes.

Australian researchers found women using menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) have double the risk of developing breast cancer. Women taking a combined oestrogen-progestogen therapy have higher risks of developing the diseas...

Costco joins the list of stores that will not sell genetically-modified salmon recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The wholesale firm is said to continue its development monitoring.

Heart patients are advised to take breaks from sedentary behaviors such as sitting down or watching TV for long periods of time. Researchers found that despite regular exercise, overall health of heart patients are worse...

UNICEF's new global data showed AIDS is now the top cause of death among teenagers in Africa. Around the globe, AIDS is the second most common cause of death among adolescents.

A novel immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetes patients is in the works. The researchers made use of patients' own regulatory T cells called Tregs to limit the disease's attack on the beta cells and retain the system's infect...

A new smartphone app may assist patients with hypertension to self-monitor their blood pressure. Aside from encouraging self-reports, the tool also sends out daily health reminders and encouragements to patients, empower...

A new study revealed that areas that are regarded as scenic and beautiful have positive influence on the overall well-being of individuals. Researchers gathered data from a website called Scenic-Or-Not to find the link b...