Medical News
CDC Says Flu Season Appears To Have Peaked, But Activity Levels Still High
Tech Times - 24 Feb 2018 14:30
It appears the United States has gotten through one of the worst flu season s in recent memory. New data from the CDC shows that hospitalization rates from flu-related cases are on the decline.
Most Popular Antidepressant Among Least Effective In Treating Depression
Tech Times - 24 Feb 2018 04:12
A popular antidepressant drug is found to be among the least effective of the medicines used for treating depression. What were the best antidepressants based on efficacy and tolerability?
Drug That Can Kill Flu Virus In A Day Approved In Japan
Tech Times - 24 Feb 2018 04:09
Xofluza has just been approved by Japanese authorities as a swift and effective antiviral drug that can kill the flu in a day. It stops the virus by preventing it from taking over human cells to begin with.
Switching from smoking to glo significantly reduces exposure to toxicants
EurekAlert! - 24 Feb 2018 07:00
(R&D at British American Tobacco) Clinical studies by scientists at British American Tobacco indicate that when smokers switched completely from conventional cigarettes to glo, their exposure to certain harmful chemicals...
Instant Pot Warns One Of Its Multicooker Models Is Overheating And Melting
Tech Times - 24 Feb 2018 03:38
In a Facebook post, Instant Pot informed Gem 8-in-1 Multicooker users about reports of the cooker overheating and melting. The company is working with CPSC to replace the defective units.
Indian State Takes Welfare To A New Level: Will Offer Breast Implants For Poor People
Tech Times - 24 Feb 2018 02:53
A state in southern India will be helping its poorest citizens by giving away free breast implants. There will also be a range of other surgeries that will be given to the residents of the state.