Cardiac Diseases Thrive in Cooler Months
For many people, the ideal vacation spot is on an island where the sun is blazing and the sand is soft. That could be because cold weather is associated with sadness and can be downright...
Summer Tips (1)
While Americans like to put on sunscreen to maintain their skin, they may be underestimating the importance of sunglasses and eye protection against sun damage, a new study suggests. The nationwide...
Bacteria blocks mosquitoes from transmitting Zika
Infecting mosquitoes with a strain of bacteria known as Wolbachia significantly reduced their ability to transmit the Zika virus, Brazilian researchers said on Wednesday, raising hope for this...
Hotter summers in store for UAE, study predicts
Climate change will bring hotter summers to the UAE, a new study predicts. Higher average temperatures and a greater number of hot days are ahead for the region, even if average global temperatures...
Medical Errors Are Third Leading Cause Of Death In US
Chronic lower respiratory disease is currently listed as the third leading cause of death in the United States by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Respiratory disease kills...
Loving these little guys can help boost the health of seniors
A new study by the University of Missouri in the US has found that owning a dog can help improve the health of seniors by creating important bonds between pet owners and their canine companions...
30% Of Prescriptions For Oral Antibiotics Are Unnecessary
The war against antibiotic resistance still has far too many doctors playing the role of Benedict Arnold, a new study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association...
Women’s Periods May Keep Their Kidneys Healthy
Heart disease tends to hog the spotlight for sex differences in health — it’s the number one killer of men and women, but it affects an especially high number of women and people of color. And...
