Health News

What is Disease X? WHO experts warn of the next pandemic

Disease X is the ninth inclusion in the WHO's newest Blueprint list of diseases with pandemic potential, after Ebola, Lassa fever and Zika.

Mar 12, 2018

What is IPF? Dentists are dying of this rare, incurable lung disease

Dentists are affected by IPF as they are "exposed to infectious agents, chemicals, airborne particulates, ionizing radiation."

Mar 12, 2018

Woman loses limbs to sepsis: Causes, symptoms and cure of the disease

The woman developed gangrenous limbs and doctors had to amputate both her legs, one arm and all fingers of the other hand after suffering from sepsis.

Mar 12, 2018

From 'nariyal pani' to fruit juices - Coca-Cola looks to woo health-conscious Indians

Sales of carbonated drinks have stagnated as consumers worried about obesity and diabetes turn to healthy alternatives with less sugar.

Mar 12, 2018

Storm Emma exposes killer plants: What makes hemlock water dropwort so poisonous

Hemlock water dropwort has parsnip-like roots which are extremely toxic and can kill people by attacking the nervous system.

Mar 11, 2018

Heart health data on your fingertips: Smartphone with BP monitor coming soon

Michigan State Universty scientists believe that the new blood pressure sensor on smartphones will help users get easier access to their heart health.

Mar 11, 2018

Woman slices open throat of choking boyfriend, saves his life

A woman saved her boyfriend, who was choking on food, by slicing open his throat. The doctors said he would have suffered brain damage or organ failure without the procedure.

Mar 10, 2018

What is botulism? Married couple left paralyzed after eating canned green beans

While the German couple was left paralyzed after consuming canned green beans, their son escaped the horrific ordeal by refusing to eat the beans.

Mar 10, 2018

What is exorcist syndrome? Rare condition makes 9-year-old girl act 'possessed'

Exorcist syndrome, or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAs), is triggered by severe tonsillitis.

Mar 9, 2018

Can marijuana damage your brain, lower IQ and increase stroke risks? Heated debate continues

Use of marijuana is often linked to lower IQ among other health risks, says one research report, but other studies challenge such bold conclusions.

Mar 9, 2018

What to know about mumps, a virus tens of thousands of cheerleaders may have been exposed to

The mumps virus has been going around after someone with the virus entered a cheerleading competition. 

Mar 9, 2018

World Kidney Day 2018: What is the theme this year and how can you keep your kidney healthy?

Around 195 million women suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease globally, of whom 600,000 die annually. It is the eighth-leading cause of death among women.

Mar 8, 2018

Hearing loss prevention drugs show promise

Over 360 million people around the world suffer from hearing loss, but there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat the condition.

Mar 8, 2018

How does death spread through the body? Rigor-mortis observed for the first time in worms [Video]

The video shows how death spreads through multi-cellular organisms and provides clues on age-related death in humans.

Mar 8, 2018

What is Glioblastoma multiforme? All you need to know about the most aggressive brain cancer

Glioblastoma multiforme a devastating brain cancer that can result in death in the first 15 months after diagnosis.

Mar 7, 2018