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FDA Approves New Drug ‘Xofigo’ To Treat Prostate Cancer

Mar 07, 2013 08:46 AM EST

FDA Panel Votes against Use of Osteoporosis Drug

The U.S Food and Drug Administration have voted against the use drug Calcitonin Salmon that has been in use since 1980s. They have voted 12 to 9 against the inhalable drug that is given for postmenopausal women for osteoporosis.

Mar 07, 2013 06:11 AM EST

Latest ‘Fast Diet’ Bad for Health

The latest dieting book 'The Fast Diet' is all the rage in England as it has become the go-to diet for immediate weight loss, and this trend is slowly sweeping the U.S. as well.

Gel Manicure Increases the Risk of Skin Cancer

Mar 07, 2013 03:30 AM EST

Gel Manicure Increases Risk of Skin Cancer

The ever-popular gel manicure, which is preferred over the acrylic one as it tends to give the nails a more realistic finish, has a lot more to offer than the lustrous and healthy look. Researchers have linked gel manicures to the development of skin cancer.

Mar 07, 2013 03:10 AM EST

Green Tea Extracts Fight against Alzheimer's: Study

To fight the dreaded Alzheimer's, researchers have turned to green tea, where they have discovered a potential benefit of a molecule in the health drink. According to them, the extracts of green tea restrict the formation of beta amyloid plaques that are linked to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Mar 06, 2013 09:23 PM EST

Mythical Viking 'Sunstone' Found in Shipwreck?

The legendary Viking “sunstone” may have existed and may have been found, French scientists claim.

Mar 06, 2013 05:46 AM EST

HIV Infection Increases Risk of Heart Attack

The association between HIV, the virus that triggers AIDS and heart diseases is not new. When compared to the normal people those living the human immunodeficiency virus have an increased risk of suffering a heart attack, states the latest study.

Mar 06, 2013 02:21 AM EST

Exercise Lowers Rate of Cesarean Deliveries in Healthy Pregnant Women

It is known that exercising throughout pregnancy really benefits women, as it improves the mother's stamina during delivery. It is good for both the mother and the growing baby inside the womb. Despite the benefits exercise provides, many still fear it, feeling that it could harm the growing fetus.

Mar 06, 2013 02:08 AM EST

Older Adults Who Play Video Games Feel More Positive and Happy

Researchers at the University of North Carolina State have come up with an interesting finding which states that older adults who play video games have higher levels of emotional well-being.

Scientists Hear The February Russian Meteor in America

Mar 06, 2013 01:02 AM EST

Meteorite Perfume to Be Launched in Chelyabinsk Russia

Meteorite perfume, why not--it sounds more interesting than one of the random off-the-shelf celebrity scents, and especially it is set to be truly unique. Authorities in the Chelyabinsk Region, which was hit by a meteorite on February 15, on Tuesday announced plans to launch a new perfume with the s...

Mar 05, 2013 02:11 PM EST

Great White Sharks in Danger: Ocean Ramsey Swims with Them to Save Them (Video)

Ocean Ramsey is out to save great white sharks--by swimming with them. Check out the video of her free diving with a massive shark.

Bitter Melon Juice Prevents Pancreatic Cancer: Study

Mar 05, 2013 08:15 AM EST

3 Million People in UK Diagnosed with Diabetes: Study

For the first time, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in UK has reached three million, equivalent to 4.6 percent of UK's population, according to press release.

Exposure to Sunlight Linked to Reduced Heart Diseases: Study

Mar 05, 2013 07:22 AM EST

Lack of Vitamin D Causes Food Allergy in Infants

According to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, infants with lack of vitamin D were three times more prone to suffer from food allergies. They can even have multiple food allergies.