Startup medical company Theranos is voluntarily limiting its latest blood testing technology to only one out of every 200 tests offered by the company because of reports that the company has overstated the accuracy of […]
Category: WELLNESS
This Teen Programmer Created New Software To Help Cyberbullies Think Twice Before Being Cruel
A teenager from suburban Chicago has created a new program that makes potential cyberbullies think twice before posting content on social media that could be considered hurtful. Teen programmer Trisha Parbhu first came up with […]
No Evidence Supporting That NHS Depression Apps Actually Help
Depression sufferers in England may have another reason not to get out of bed tomorrow, after a new report shows that depression treatment apps endorsed by the National Health Service (NHS) have not actually been […]
Pharma Companies Are Neglecting Developing World Because The Regions Are Not Profitable
Pharmaceutical companies are being criticized by some people for not producing medicine that cures diseases common to the developing world because there supposedly isn’t enough money to be made in such areas. The criticism comes […]
Doctors Can Now Scan An Entire Genome And Diagnose Genetic Diseases In Just 26 Hours
Pediatricians now have the ability to scan the entire genome of a newborn infant and make a diagnosis of an illness in a time period of just 26 hours. Doctors are able to study the […]
Futuristic Pill Could Give People The Effects Of Exercising Without Doing Anything
Scientists might someday be able to develop a pill that would allow people to receive the benefits of exercising without having to actually exercise. The news comes as researchers are continuing to make progress in […]
Chinese Research Shows A Centipede’s Venom May Be Gateway To Next Generation Painkillers
Research by Chinese scientists has led to the discovery of a chemical compound found in the venom of a centipede that may act as a super painkiller – without the side effects of morphine. The […]
Key To Cancer Cure Might Have Just Accidentally Been Found In Malaria
Danish scientists may have accidentally taken a huge step towards finding a cure for cancer when they unexpectedly discovered a malaria protein that may be an effective weapon against the disease. Ali Salanti from University […]
The Way Doctors Determine Treatment For Superbugs May Be Wrong
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is growing at an alarming rate. New studies show that the single test – used for the past 50 years – to decide how to treat stubborn infections may be […]
Research Shows That Students Who Change Schools Frequently Have Poorer Math And Behavior Skills
Open enrollment allows parents a choice of schools for their children, but it is not the cure to fixing academic outcomes, according to a new study released by the American Psychological Association. The study, involving […]
$60 Billion Dollar Makeup Industry Shockingly Lacks FDA Regulations
Makeup products are largely unregulated and not proven to be safe, despite the fact that the industry in the United States is worth about $60 billion. Several products offered by the cosmetic industry in the […]
Joint Swedish and British Team Announces World’s First In Utero Stem Cell Trial
The world’s first in womb stem cell clinical trial will begin in January. The trial, which involves foetal stem cells from terminated pregnancies being injected into babies in the womb, will be conducted by the […]
Scientists Make Major Breakthrough That Could One Day Entirely Erase Heart Attacks
Scientists are now able to control the heart of a fly using lasers. There is hope in the scientific community that this technology might eventually be able to be applied to humans. The experiment was […]
Scientists Studying Sea Anemones In The Hope Of Discovering The Secret To Eternal Life
Researchers are examining sea anemones in order to possibly discover secrets to longevity. Sea anemones are soft-bodied animals that were once thought to be plants. They attach themselves to rocks and coral reefs that live […]
Researchers Are Discovering Why Elephants Are Better At Fighting Cancer Than Humans
Elephants have a strong defense system against cancer, and scientists from the University of Utah are starting to figure out why. Typically, large mammals are believed to be of particularly high risk for developing the […]
Ruling That Isolated Genes Cannot Be Patented Could Be A Major Blow To Big Pharma
The High Court of Australia has unanimously ruled that a variation of a gene that has been linked to an increased risk for cancer is not allowed to be patented. The court case was filed […]
Temporary Tattoos To Be Used As Monitoring Devices For Doctors
Temporary tattoos might soon be replacing heart rate monitors and other traditional medical devices, as a new manufacturing process is enabling tattoos that sense critical medical information to be easily created. University of Texas Professor […]
Company To Create Prosthetic Limbs Featuring Disney Characters
The 3D printing company Open Bionics has received permission from Walt Disney to display popular Disney copyrighted characters on their products. Open Bionics will use this permission to feature designs from Disney on their low-cost […]
New Study Shows That Technology Is Destroying Human Memory
Over-relying on search engines and computers is weakening people’s memory. A new study shows that reliance on technology is the sole reason why many people today have short memories and have trouble recalling important information […]
Americans Drinking More Sophisticated And Healthier Options
The drinking trends of Americans seem to include both drinking healthier choices as well as drinking those that taste like deserts. And some trends fall somewhere in the middle. America is continuing its war on […]
Study Shows That Bach Is A Big Hit With Unborn Babies
You can expect sales and downloads of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Partita in A Minor for Flute Alone – BWV 1013 to dramatically increase following news of research findings of how unborn children first begin to […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Biggest Trend In Male Cosmetic Surgery
Yesterday we covered the incredible rise of the beard transplant, in which hair from other parts of the body is transferred to the face. We thought this was a curious story and you agreed! We […]
FDA Testing Old Drugs To Hurt Consumers And Benefit The Pharmaceutical Industry
A plan by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) that encourages longstanding medicines to be medically tested is leading to sharp rises in the prices of drugs. Some of these prices […]
Asthma Sufferers Calling On Hospitals To Ban Scented Products
Many groups want hospitals to ban scented products, such as perfumes and colognes, because they might bring unintended harm to individuals with asthma or sensitive skin. Some hospitals have already taken action, but these policies […]
British City Goes On A Campaign Against Sugar To Combat Obesity
The British city of Brighton and Hove is the first English city to enact a voluntary “sugar tax”. The local council of the city is calling on food and drink shops to impose a small […]
Beard Transplants See A Six Hundred Percent Rise
There is a popular solution for people who are unable to grow an impressive beard, as an increasing number of facial-hair-challenged individuals are opting to receive a beard transplant. The procedure reportedly costs anywhere between […]
New Study Find That Taller People Have An Increased Risk Of Cancer
A new Swedish study has found that taller people have an increased risk of skin cancer and breast cancer, as well as some other cancers. Five million people were studied in order to determine whether […]
Low Nicotine Cigarettes Are The Key To Getting Smokers To Quit
Low nicotine cigarettes are the key to getting more people to quit smoking and reducing dependency, a new study shows. Smoking is the largest cause of heart complications and cancer. Low nicotine cigarettes can save […]
Study Shows That Babies Time Their Smiles To Manipulate Adults
Babies might be smarter than you think, as researchers have discovered that infants smile in order to manipulate adults. The adorable smile of a baby is usually just a ploy in order to get their […]
Study Shows It’s Better To Be Overweight Than Not In The Bedroom Stakes
The big news for all those undergoing the tortures of the latest diet fad or sweating away at exercise in an endeavor to attract a mate is to STOP! There’s no need. According to a […]