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Antibiotics bring benefits to children as well but it is not without its risks. According to researchers, prescribing the medication to children below 2 years old ups their risk of developing early childhood obesity.

Routine mammography--widely recommended for breast cancer screening--may also be a useful tool to identify women at risk for heart disease, potentially allowing for earlier intervention, according to a study scheduled fo...

The first case of mad cow disease in France since 2011 has just been confirmed, but officials say the isolated case means beef is still safe to consume.

Soccer is popular in young men but researchers have shown that training in the sport has advantages for elderly men. According to a study, soccer has health benefits to men between the ages of 63 and 75.

New research by Dr. Sylvie Lesage, scientist at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (CIUSSS- East Montreal) and associate research Professor at University of Montreal, just published in the prestigious international scientific...

A study that shows male survivors of childhood cancer are three times at higher risk of infertility. Childhood cancer survivors are commonly seen to have long-term health problems.

A new UK study encourages people to start squeezing their lemons. It turns out vitamin C can be so good for preventing cataracts.

Are babies smart? Two related studies show they are more than perceptive of anger - they can adjust to it.

A scientific team from the Center for Nanoparticle Research at IBS has created a wearable GP-based patch that allows accurate diabetes monitoring and feedback therapy by using human sweat. The researchers improved the de...

Medicare announced the expansion of its Diabetes Prevention Program that helped Medicare patients lower the risk of developing the disease through weight loss and good lifestyle practices. The health practices helped sav...

A BBC science presenter aims to answer the question, "What does human meat taste like?" The experiment was filmed and shown on BritLab's 'Secrets of Everything.'

FDA now requires black box warning on immediate-release painkillers, which make up 90 percent of opioid prescriptions. Some, however, are not fully convinced this will make a significant dent on opioid abuse in the U.S.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen donates $100 million to advance the field of bioscience. The billionaire philanthropist aims to provide scientists with resources to reach their full potential.

Many patients in low-resource areas are at risk of surgical site infections. To mitigate this problem, researchers developed the Sterile Box, a facility that uses solar power to decontaminate and sterilize medical equipm...

A study linked toxoplasmosis - an infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite - with Intermittent Explosive Disorder and increased aggression. While the exact underlying mechanism remains unknown, inflammation could pl...

Teaching patients with COPD and asthma on how inhaler devices work helps reduce acute symptom flare-ups after hospitalization. Those with low health literacy appeared to benefit most from this extra education.

A revolutionary new software technology for a clinical trial hopes to shorten prostate cancer treatment visits to five. The team behind it is now looking for participants.

A new U.S. research suggests that obesity and type 2 diabetes can be prevented by maintaining healthy gut bacteria. But there are problems.

iPad may help people see better, a new study has found. People with vision loss problems reported that they can see more clearly with iPad than with traditional magnifying devices, which are more expensive, bulky and emb...

A worker at a Stavis Seafoods warehouse in Boston died Wednesday night during an ammonia leak incident. Authorities are still investigating the matter and any previous safety issues at the facility.

A new drug developed by Biomarin Pharmaceuticals Inc. showed promise in lowering phenylalanine in the blood of patients with phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency. However, it failed to show benefit in mood complications ...

PLANO, Texas. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 600,000 people a year get Lasik surgery hoping to chuck their glasses or contacts. But according to consumer reports, about half of them will still need to wear glasses or have m...