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FDA issues blood donation guidelines in the midst of the Zika virus infection outbreak. Even if the U.S. blood supply remains unaffected, the agency wants to carry out safety measures early on.

New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.

New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.

Leafy greens contain sugar that helps improve gut health. The sugar molecule found by researchers particularly boost good bacteria thus limiting bad bacteria from harming the gut.

A new report by a health advocacy group in the UK has found that one-third of hot drinks served in many high street coffee chains contain sugar levels that are equal to or higher than those included in well-known soft dr...

A study has found that adrenaline surge from exercise can help move natural killer (NK) immune cells towards tumors. In a mice study, the ones who ran on wheels showed a reduced rate in cancer growth.

A team of scientists created the world's first artificial kidney that can be implanted and powered by the patient's own heart. Using a microchip called the "silicon nanotechnology," the bio-hybrid device mimics a real ki...

Experts said data supporting the quality of autism screening is lacking. The panel recommends researchers to perform better and more in-depth studies to prove that autism screening can indeed help children improve health...

An 18-year-old from Florida was arrested and booked for practicing medicine without a license. His scheme involved an actual clinic website and a fake medical clinic, according to authorities.

Hustle! A study has found that employees are more motivated to reach daily fitness goals if financial rewards are put at risk. Effective framing of workplace fitness programs with money incentives can improve its chances...

Every year, thousands die because they don't receive life-saving transplant surgery due to the lack of available organs. National Donor Day is in place to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.

Rates of teen suicide in Palo Alto, California has prompted the CDC to conduct investigations. Suicide clusters in the city have baffled the local government and thus required the help of the federal agency.

Increased sugar intake is linked to a range of diseases. A new study found that sugar consumption in early life is harmful to the brain just as stress and abuse.

Women suffer from a heart attack differently from men. They are at a higher risk of dying within a year of their first heart attack.

Australian researchers rated U.S. app Noom Weight Loss Coach as the top weight loss mobile application. The study was the first research in Australia to analyze the scientific basis and quality of numerous weight loss ap...

The Ministry of Health Jamaica uses the power of song and dance to increase awareness about the virus. The health agency released a reggae music video titled 'We Nuh Want Zik V' wherein comedian-songwriter Dr. Michael Ab...

(Uppsala University) Sometimes so-called synonymous mutations occur in DNA. These do not lead to a change in the protein sequence but which may still have major negative effects on the ability of bacteria to survive. New...

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) A new study appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that a sustainable patient surgical follow-up program may not only be possible, but cost-effective in ensuri...

(McMaster University) The study included ELBW babies who were 2.2 pounds or less at their birth between 1977 and 1982 in Ontario, who were interviewed at age 8, 22 to 26 and 29 to 36. They were compared to normal birth w...

(University of Louisville) A University of Louisville study published today in Health Affairs, found low-income Kentuckians without health insurance declined by 68 percent from 35 percent uninsured at the end of 2013 to ...

(Wake Forest University) A new clinical trial at Wake Forest University will study the effects of strength training to prevent overuse injuries in female runners which will ultimately help the US Armed Forces retain fema...

(Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health) Adults who use marijuana are five times more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder (AUD) -- alcohol abuse or dependence -- compared with adults who do not use t...