Health News

What is sepsis? Man almost dies after biting his nails

The 28-year-old man in the United Kingdom, who is a father-of-two, had to spend four days in the hospital after he suffered an infection after biting his own fingernails.

May 9, 2018

Ebola outbreak declared: 17 hemorrhagic fever deaths reported in Republic of Congo

WHO has set up an emergency response team and a group of medical professionals from Doctors Without Borders have reached the Bikoro region.

May 9, 2018

Breathing Moon dust could decimate cells, alter human DNA and cause cancer

Dust on the Moon is widespread and prevalent. It is also electrostatically charged, so it will stick to everything, this includes the insides of lungs. Lunar dust could alter and destroy human tissue to the point where it cannot be recognized anymore.

May 9, 2018

Doctors misdiagnose eye cancer as migraine, patient left with hole in face

The father of four initially suffered from headaches and throat infections in 2008 and his doctor diagnosed him with laryngitis. After going for a second opinion, he was told that he must be suffering from migraines.

May 8, 2018

Fake henna tattoo gives tourist allergy, experts say it can be fatal

Visitors to Bali have been warned about temporary henna tattoos which could have a serious impact on their health and can even turn fatal. The color contains a chemical called methyl acrylate, which is extremely harmful.

May 8, 2018

What is Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak? Runny nose can be leaking brain fluid

Kendra Jackson has a runny nose for years after she hit her head in an accident. She later finds out that it was not mucus that was coming out from her nostrils but brain fluid.

May 8, 2018

Baby fractures skull after falling off bed, grieving mother's advice to parents

Paige Ferguson shared the horrific incident and pictures of her son's injury so that other parents never take head bumps lightly.

May 7, 2018

Norovirus: Oysters accumulate pathogens when they filter poop-laced water, say experts

Norovirus is highly contagious and one can contract the virus by coming into close contact with patients or by consuming food, especially oysters and other shellfishes. According to CDC, each year 19 to 21 million people are contaminated by the virus.

May 7, 2018

Brain-dead boy comes back to life after parents sign organ donation papers

Trenton McKinley, a 13-year-old boy from Mobile, Alabama, came back to life just a day before the doctors were going to remove the life support system. He even started breathing on his own.

May 7, 2018

Weight loss surgeries can have negative impact on bone health: Study

After weight loss surgeries, poor bone health may arise due to nutritional factors, mechanical unloading, and hormonal factors. Changes in body composition and bone marrow fat can also impact bone health.

May 4, 2018

Weight loss troubles? Black pepper can help you lose fat, say experts

According to reports, black pepper is also loaded with Vitamins A, C, and K, minerals and healthy fatty acids which works as a natural metabolic booster and help you lose those extra pounds when included in the diet.

May 4, 2018

Want to lose post-pregnancy weight? Follow this workout tips

Nutritionist Ria Wahi has listed foods to include in your diet, and Tarvin Dedha, a fitness expert, and owner of Xtreme Fitness Gym, has shared a few workouts tips that will help lose post-pregnancy weight easily.

May 2, 2018

C-section delivery can make babies prone to asthma, say experts

Experts say that children born through C-section have weaker lungs and are vulnerable to inflammatory disease in their early years. Asthma is a medical condition in which patient's airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.

May 1, 2018

Hiroshima victims' bones reveal how much radiation they experienced after bomb blast

In August 1945, the US had dropped nuclear bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing thousands and leveling both cities in a matter of minutes. Scientists have now figured out how much radiation a person would have experienced at ground zero.

Apr 30, 2018

Football heading can give players worse brain injuries than collision, says study

The study revealed that players who gave most headings had the poorest performance on psychomotor speed and attention tasks. And,these impacts can also be linked to poorer performance on the working memory tasks.

Apr 30, 2018