Medical News

The majority of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives had voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana for disorders such as autism and epilepsy. The growing, dispensing, selling and use of medical marijuana will b...

Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall of HardyWares Preserves' homemade mustard relish after tests revealed that its Dec. 3, 2015 batch could possibly grow Clostridium botulinum. There have been no reports of i...

April 15, 2016, Barcelona, Spain: Data from a Phase 2 clinical trial show that an investigational injectable treatment known as RG-101 in combination with a four week course of oral direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatmen...

Metformin may help reduce cancer death risk, a new study has found. The old diabetes drug may then have the potential to be a valuable drug for patients with both cancer and diabetes.

A coroner's report in the UK confirmed a baby's death from severe brain damage after his mother was refused C-section birth reportedly due to maternal delivery cost considerations. The case also raised the matter of wome...

Getting circumcised does not diminish male organ sensitivity or sexual abilities, a new study revealed. The procedure is a subject of debate because some deem it unnecessary, while others say it has health benefits.

Cancer cells are bullies that force healthy cells to help spread and boost the growth of the disease. These cancer-infected cells do this by altering the KRAS gene.

A teenager was blinded by an e-cigarette that exploded in his hand and face. Faulty lithium-ion batteries that overheat are thought to be the cause of exploding e-cigarettes.

Victims of human trafficking may suffer from high levels of depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Latest study reveals that even in highly developed countries, human trafficking is still prevalen...

Doctors are unsure about discussing end-of-life care to their patients, a new poll has found. Doctors are unsure of what to say, with some admitting that having these discussions were not part of their formal training.

Greener pastures are good for the health, literally. Living in homes surrounded by more vegetation can improve mental health and lower mortality rates.

When it comes to stuttering, not much is actually known. A new study involving genetically modified mice, however, may change that.

(Chempetitive Group) DNA biomarkers are becoming 'powerful tools for predicting benefit from targeted therapies.' Droplet digital PCR technology is helping to realize this promise.