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Loneliness and social isolation are linked to around a 30 per cent increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary artery disease--the two leading causes of illness and death in high income countries--finds an a...

Both regular adult toothpaste and the overtly expensive children's toothpaste that supposedly make bogus claims contain almost the same levels of fluoride, according to a new study. This makes the former just as effectiv...

Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 2213 that allows cancer patients in hospices to use medical marijuana as part of their pain management. Ohio House is expected to approve its version of the medical mar...

As a drug, aspirin has many uses. Now, researchers are saying aspirin has potential as treatment for bile duct cancer, a rare type of the disease.

Loneliness and social isolation can lead to greater stroke or heart attack risk, according to a new British review. Their effects were deemed comparable to other recognized heart disease and stroke risk factors such as a...

Fish fins and limbs in mammals may have an evolutionary link to the gill arches of cartilaginous fish such as sharks, skates and rays. The link comes down to a gene called 'Sonic hedgehog.'

Cities having their unique microbial signatures - tiny organisms like bacteria and fungi crawling in rooms, buildings, and nearly all places possible - is deemed helpful in building and designing healthier homes and stru...

A powerful drug combo eliminates 20 percent of tumors among advanced melanoma patients and increases the two-year survival rates. The combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab can be beneficial but further study is needed ...

AAN has released new guidelines for the use of botox in different neurological conditions including migraine. The new recommendations aim to assist physicians in effectively treating patients with muscle disorders using ...

The battle against diabetes continues, as a major trial in Scotland aims to prevent type 1 diabetes in children. Researchers will test an alternative theory to prevent the disease's development using metformin, a type 2 ...

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder wants to show that Flint water is now safe for consumption. He plans to do this by vowing to drink tap water for at least 30 days.

A protein therapy was found to reverse Alzheimer's symptoms in mice. Researchers hope they can apply their work to humans plagued with the debilitating condition.

Researchers were able to develop a novel technology called 'brainprint' that can identify people with 100 percent accuracy. The said brain biometrics system is better than fingerprints as it can potentially be cancelled ...

People who are diagnosed with Parkinson's delay sharing their disease from others, even to those who are close to them. Nearly two-fifths of these people have felt forced to hide their symptoms or even lie about their di...

Within the next few years, polio may be completely eradicated. But it may begin with the first-ever synchronized switch of polio vaccine.

Is lunacy especially among children truth or fiction? A new study on thousands of children around the world tells us that it might be true, but there's a caveat.

Time to go commando! Experts recommend sleeping in the nude to prevent severe chafing, skin infections and fertility problems. Not comfortable? Go for loose-fitting pants or boxers instead.

A record number of people underwent lip augmentation procedures in the United States in 2015, with a 48 percent increase since 2000. Plastic surgeons said the age of selfies may have driven this staggering increase.

Sticking to a low-fat, high-fruit and vegetable diet could reduce women's risks of getting diagnosed with breast cancer and then dying from any cause, a new study revealed. Researchers say the benefit is clear.

DALLAS. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression affects about 16 million Americans, and contributes to more than 41,000 suicides each year. It also costs nearly $210 billion a year in treatment and lost productivity. Now, a fed...

TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Mental health challenges affect 63 million Americans every year. Treatment ranges from medication to meditation to counseling. But there's an alternative form of healing that let's your ...

(University of Adelaide) University of Adelaide researchers have found that men who consume diets high in fat are more likely to feel sleepy during the day, to report sleep problems at night, and are also more likely to ...