Medical News

Researchers found a new, SARS-like virus found in Chinese horseshoe bats can possibly infect humans. The new virus WIV1-CoV binds to the same human receptors just like SARS.

(GOED) A new meta-analysis published in Translational Psychiatry supports the link between intake of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients found in certain varieties of fatty fish, and reduction in major depressive ...

(American Thoracic Society) A rescue inhaler can be a lifesaver during an asthma or COPD flareup, but using a rescue inhaler is complicated and misuse is common, putting patients' lives at risk. An education strategy, ca...

Two persons in Guinea tested positive for the Ebola virus, marking the comeback of the disease that has killed 11,300 since 2013. These are the first confirmed cases after the African country was declared Ebola-free on D...

A new study found that women are outliving men, but these extra years are spent with disabilities.

Before women even become pregnant, their biological profile may predict a lower-birthweight baby, a UCLA-led research team reports.

Everyone knows smartphones can be used as calendars, calculators, radios and cameras. But, did you know they can also be used as microscopes that have the potential to save lives?

A common theme in medicine is that detecting a disease early on can lead to more effective treatments. This relies partly on luck that the patient gets screened at the right time, but more important is that the testing t...

A Swedish study showed that people with autism die 18 years younger on average than others without the disorder. Now a UK charity is adamant about putting more funding into research on autism mortality and optimal treatm...

A new study conducted suggests that acetaminophen is not an effective option for relieving osteoarthritis-related body pains. The team said nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac and ibuprofen, may prov...

Bayer's hemophilia A Kovaltry therapy received approval from the FDA. Kovaltry therapy is designed to help control bleeding and reduce the number of episodes through repetitive prophylaxis.

Wisconsin is now in the midst of an Elizabethkingia anophelis outbreak. The bacterial infection, resistant to many antibiotics, have sickened and killed a number of people throughout the state.

The annual County Health Rankings have been released on Wednesday. The report offers local communities a snapshot of how well they are faring when it comes to health.

Tens of thousands of tuna cases are being recalled due to possible contamination by pathogens that could cause life-threatening diseases. Is your family in danger from food products that could be on your kitchen shelves ...

Having two breakfasts may help prevent children from becoming overweight or obese. A new study found that children who ate double breakfasts for two years did not show significant differences in weight gain and had lesse...

Standing desks may seem like a healthy way to beat the negative effects of prolonged sitting at work. However, experts found that the health benefits of these desks remain uncertain and unproven.

Taking public transportation may help people lose weight. A new study has found that commuting via walking, cycling or riding public vehicles instead of driving a car may produce more health benefits.

Scientists created an oral pill that can light up cancerous tumors. The technique can help improve breast cancer imaging techniques, rule out false positives and revolutionize breast cancer detection.

Women tend to retain memory longer than men in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. This might lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment among women.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fecal incontinence is a medical condition where people lose control of their bowels. It affects anywhere from two to 20 million women. That number is so broad because it is believed...

(Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care) Drug manufacturer presented no relevant data and claimed no added benefit. Notable was the non-publication of literature searches and analyses.

(UT Southwestern Medical Center) Demonstrating the potential of precision medicine, an international study based at UT Southwestern Medical Center used next-generation DNA sequencing technology to identify more than 1,00...