Health News

Surgery helps 30-year-old woman to open her mouth for the first time

A 30-year-old woman from Yemen spent all her life on a liquid diet because she couldn't open her mouth and have solid food.

Mar 24, 2018

What is Endocarditis? Man develops lump on hand after dental check-up

The man suffered from fever for six weeks and reported a loss of appetite leading to a weight loss of almost 26 pounds (12kg).

Mar 24, 2018

Is freezing your hunger nerve the new replacement for Keto diet?

The procedure involves freezing a part of the vagus nerve, which is responsible for sending hunger signals to the brain.

Mar 23, 2018

Grilled food causes high blood pressure? Time to reconsider your barbecue chicken

A study suggested that food cooked using high-temperature cooking methods might increase the risk of high blood pressure by 17 percent.

Mar 23, 2018

Top 10 protein-rich food items that boost weight loss

From pork tenderloin to shrimp - there are several protein-rich food items that can help in losing weight.

Mar 23, 2018

Leading AIDS researcher selected as CDC Director

Leading AIDS researcher Dr. Robert Ray Redfield Jr, was picked to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal government and amp;#39;s top public health agency.

Mar 22, 2018

What is multiple symmetric lipomatosis? Rare disease makes man look like Hulk

The man developed the rare condition known as multiple symmetric lipomatosis after drinking strong liquor every day for three decades.

Mar 21, 2018

Woman dies from apitherapy acupuncture that uses bee stings instead of needles

The unnamed woman was taken to a hospital and given adrenaline and antihistamines to stall the reaction she had from the stings, but she died several weeks later.

Mar 21, 2018

Beer without hops: New technique brews IPA with only yeast and sugar

Yeast infused with the ability to make the same bitter oils that hops produce have made it easier to brew consistent ales en masse.

Mar 21, 2018

Three-legged Chinese baby undergoes 10-hour surgery to get extra limb removed

The baby's third limb was actually of its parasitic twin. The condition occurs one in every million live births.

Mar 21, 2018

World Down Syndrome Day 2018: All you need to know

On World Down Syndrome Day, know about the causes, risk factors and various health issues faced by people with Down Syndrome.

Mar 20, 2018

What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? Study shows millions are affected by it

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a serious and potentially disabling disease that is increasing in the US population, according to the study by the University of Melbourne.

Mar 19, 2018

Man with fused jaw couldn't eat solid food for 38 years

A 39-year-old Indian man recently ate solid food for the first time in his life after an accident at the age of one restricted his ability to open his mouth.

Mar 17, 2018

Woman hasn't urinated naturally in two years due to a rare condition

The rare condition typically affects women between the ages of 20 and 40, causing intermittent or complete urine retention.

Mar 17, 2018

How snoring could harm your marriage or relationship

According to a research by the Rush University Medical Center, couples in which one partner snores argue much more that partners who do not snore.

Mar 17, 2018