Premature births costing billions to health plans in the U.S.
A new study claimed that premature births in the U.S. is annually costing in billions to employer-sponsored health plans in the U.S. Nearly 1...
Transgenders more likely to have suicidal thoughts
Of late, researchers examined data of nearly 9,00,000 students from high schools in California and found that 35% students of transgenders accepted of having...
Upsurge in self-harming behavior among teenage girls, British study suggests
A recent UK-based studies found that self-harming behavior are more prominent in teenage girls than boys and there is a constant rise in this...
Drinking at an early age causes neuropsychological and neurocognitive damage
The number of drinking adolescents has decreased in the last 10 years, but still over 20 percent of U.S. high-school students drink alcohol before...
Penicillin allergy misconceptions can increase risk of post-operative infections
Surgical patients with penicillin allergy are 50% more prone to face post-operative infections than their counterparts with no drug allergy, a new study suggested.
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Old lungs can be a viable option for transplantation
According to a new study, receiving lungs from an older donor should not be discouraged. It is a viable option. The study was published...
Low carb diet for weight loss and reduction in cholesterol
It is generally believed that diets less in carbohydrates component lead to weight loss, but this is not healthy. Some feel it is as...
Low-fat diet minimizes risk of pancreatic cancer in overweight old women
A recent research reported that if women take low-fat diet in older age, then they might reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer development.
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HPV vaccination associated with decreased cases of respiratory papillomatosis
According to a new study, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine not only protects from cervical cancer, but also safeguards against an uncommon, chronic pediatric disease...
Bio-engineered mosquitoes to be used to reduce wild mosquito population in...
According to latest reports, the U.S will release bio-engineered mosquitoes in many parts of the country to check the wild population of mosquitoes that...
Firefighters more prone to skin cancer
Firefighters face many health hazards during their job. It has not been researched till now that how their skin is more prone to cancer...
Doctors can predict your health, just by examining your eyes
There could be an even better purpose to regularly visit your ophthalmologist than just better vision. Nearly, one-third of all kinds of genetic syndromes...
Facial recognition research in sheep can enhance understanding of Huntington’s disease
Sheep have the capability to recognize other sheep or people. So, it’s not surprising when you meet sheep and they recognize you.
In a recent...
Surgical residents more prone to alcohol abuse, stress and depression
A novel study suggested that medical students, who are being trained to be a surgeon, are at a higher risk of developing stress, anxiety...
