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(Boulos and Cooper Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd) A scientific paper released today in the Journal of Antibiotics presents the pre-clinical development of Ramizol®, a first generation drug belonging to a new class of styrylbe...

A serious and sometimes fatal bacterial infection, known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), may soon be beatable thanks to the efforts of University of South Florida scientists who have isolated and t...

A simple paper sheet made by scientists at Uppsala University can improve the quality of life for millions of people by removing resistant viruses from water. The sheet, made of cellulose nanofibers, is called the mille-...

The New York State Senate has unveiled its recommendations on how to address heroin and opioid abuse in the state. The proposals include suggestions from doctors, addiction experts, law enforcement and even victims of dr...

Fifteen million: That's the number of adults in the United States affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

Decision-makers of critically ill patients have overly optimistic beliefs when it comes to prognosis, a new study has found. While this may have benefits, being overly positive may result in more invasive treatments, whi...

South Carolina has passed a bill to ban abortion after 19 weeks of pregnancy. The said bill will hold no exceptions, including pregnancies due to rape or incest.

A psychedelic substance found in magic mushrooms has been found to lift depression in volunteers. Could this drug revolutionize treatment?

Is your to-do list always filled with seemingly never-ending tasks? A new study revealed that a busy lifestyle is actually good for the brain.

Researchers have developed a new minimally invasive therapy that can help improve the exercise ability and overall quality of life of some lung patients. The treatment involves inserting small metal coils into the lungs ...

Red wine lovers may have another reason to celebrate. The benefits of resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in grape skins, have been revealed in a new study.

my.Flow is a Bluetooth sensor connected to a traditional tampon to notify a user when it's time to change. Is this smart tampon the menstruation tracking device we need, or do we need one at all?

Cancer charities in the UK are concerned about the impending changes in the Cancer Drugs Fund. The groups believe it would be much more difficult to get approval for innovative medicines from NICE.

Despite fears over the health effects of genetically modified food, an analysis of nearly 900 studies found GM crops are safe. The study also revealed the benefits of GM crops on human health and the environment.

A woman died in Florida after undergoing a cosmetic surgery called Brazilian butt lift. The cause of death is said to be fat embolism syndrome, wherein the patient developed fat clots.

UN experts discovered that weed killer glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer. A new report found that consuming the herbicide via oral route and exposure to the chemical do not result in carcinogenic effects.

A woman who never wants to have children won the battle against NHS. She was finally sterilized, something she had been fighting for in the last four years.

Teen poisoning cases surged in the UK because of heavy drinking. The rates were particularly high among teenage girls and young women, especially the ones living in the UK's poorest areas.

Researchers in Australia are urging doctors to prescribe other treatments for depression along with the use of antidepressants, especially for young patients. There is growing evidence that suggests these medications are...

A new study discovers a protein that can potentially prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications. Understanding early embryo development can enhance existing interventions in the fight against repetitive misca...

Australian athletes will be provided with anti-Zika condoms for the Rio Olympics. The said products may help protect the players as they travel and stay in the Zika-affected country.

DALLAS. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is not known, although it affects nearly 45 million Americans, mostly women. New research shows the cause may not be stress or spicy foods,...