Over the last 33 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the rates of obesity and overweight not just in adults but also children, a new study reveals.
Dry eye, a burning condition that can impair vision and damage the cornea, in some cases, affects millions of people around the world, particularly older individuals.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a health advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the salmonella outbreaks from Foster Farms chicken.
The third case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the United States was originally reported as the first human-to-human transmission of the virus in the country, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are rescinding that claim.
Last week the World Health Organization reported five deaths in Sierra Leone due to the Ebola virus, which was thought to be contained in West Africa following a multi-month outbreak. Now the WHO says the situation remains “serious.”
Teachers often decorate a classroom with colorful art pieces from their students. Yet a recent study conducted by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that rooms with too many decorations or distractions could be detrimental to children's learning.
The sexual disorder drug Tefina was recently announced effective following a second mid-stage study. As of Wednesday, the results showed that when administered via nasal passageway, it was capable of increasing the average number of orgasms experienced by women suffering from orgasmic disorder.
Eli Lilly & Co. states that erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs, including Cialis, may soon be available over-the-counter (OTC). The French drug maker Sanofi is waiting for approval from regulators to go forward with the project.
Lethal injection is the primary method of execution for those receiving the death penalty in the United States. But despite it being the primary method, lethal injection has come under scrutiny as of late due to botched executions.
The Boehringer Ingelheim group is headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany and is one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. On Wednesday, the German drugmaker announced a settlement with the U.S. regarding their drug Pradaxa.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the body’s central nervous system in which communication between the brain and the body is disrupted. On May 28, 2014, World MS Day aims to raise awareness for the rare neurological disorder.
Adults with high college degrees are less vulnerable to smoke than poorly educated adults, the reason for this difference is unclear, a new study reveals.