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Sleep deprivation over a course of time can negatively impact cholesterol metabolism and can lead to the development of killer health diseases, reveals a new study from the University of Helsinki.

HIV treatment may cause cells to age faster, a new study has found. This means people with HIV must also take action to curb the effects of premature aging.

Using genetically altered mice, UMass researchers identified a molecular pathway that plays a major role in maintaining the smooth muscle tone of the digestive system. The study aims to help drug development target speci...

Young boys in Ontario will be receiving free vaccinations against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its potential subsequent cancers starting September. Ontario is expanding their HPV program to include all students in ...

A new water-based coating could be added to the production process of metals, ceramics or glass. This will prevent the spread of the deadly supergbugs and could also kill disease-causing pathogens.

Chemotherapy is a two-faced cancer treatment as it kills cancer cells but posts other health problems. The chemo drug anthracycline has been said to cause fogged mental condition among breast cancer patients, but new res...

CDC and OSHA released on April 22 a guidance to protect workers from occupational exposure to Zika, outlining the occupational hazards related to the infection and what can be done to protect pregnant employees or men wh...

Mosquito killer billboards installed in Rio de Janeiro attract and trap mosquitoes that carry Zika virus. This is how the billboards work.

If you want to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, there's one important tip you should never forget. It's best to move around or walk.

Marriage is said to benefit couples in terms of health, but a new research says otherwise. The researchers have found that risks of frailty among widowed women are lower as compared to married women.

Fructose consumption was found to alter brain genes, which regulate important physiologic functions. Researchers from UCLA also discovered that omega-3 diet can reverse the fructose's harmful effects.

Tossing and turning on your first night sleeping in a new place? Researchers have found that your brain may have something to do with what is known as the first-night effect.

A new study finds that celebrities' choice of cancer treatments strongly influence women's breast cancer therapy options. This is further propelled by the media's extensive coverage of the celebrities' diagnosis and chos...

Young girls studying in all-girls schools are twice as likely to have eating disorders compared to those attending mixed schools, according to a new study. Anorexia nervosa is no laughing matter as it leads to six-fold r...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome can be avoided but a new study has found that many teen mothers reject expert recommendations on how to avoid it in favor of relying on their instincts.

(European Society of Cardiology) A 'Mediterranean' diet, high in fruit, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods, is linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke in people who already have heart disease, according to a ...

A new study reveals something startling about transformational leadership. Inspirational managers may end up making their employees sicker in the long run as added pressure prevents them from taking care of themselves be...