Urine Test For HPV Works Well, Analysis Finds
A simple urine test can routinely spot human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to the risk of cervical cancer, a new analysis found. "Our study shows that t
Modern Forensics Provides Clues To Death Of Richard III
Modern forensic techniques are shedding light on a 500-year-old mystery: Which battlefield injuries might have killed King Richard III, the last English monarch
Cuba Sending Dozens Of Doctors To Fight Ebola
LONDON – Cuba's health ministry said Friday it is sending more than 160 health workers to help stop the raging Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, providing a muc
Study: Putting Baby To Sleep On Animal Fur May Lower Asthma Risk
Infants who sleep on animal fur may be less likely to develop asthma afterwards in childhood, new research suggests. The study included more than 2,400 healthy
Nebraska Doctors Treating American Ebola Patient, Say He Is Making Progress
The Nebraska doctors treating an American aid worker who became infected with Ebola while working in Liberia said Sunday that he is making progress, however, it
Single-Dose, Injected Flu Treatment Shows Promise
A new single-dose, injected drug appears safe and effective at helping ease flu symptoms, two new studies show. The studies included a total of 427 adults who w
New Guidelines For Treating Form Of Advanced Breast Cancer
A leading group of oncologists has released updated guidelines for the treatment of the major form of advanced breast cancer. HER2-negative breast tumors includ
Study: Low-Carb Beats Low-Fat For Weight Loss, Heart Health
For people who want to lose weight and boost their heart health, cutting down on carbohydrates may work better than trimming dietary fat, a new study suggests.
Action-Packed TV A Threat To Your Waistline?
Watching action shows on TV may be bad for your waistline, a new study contends. People eat much more snack food while watching action films and programs than s
Family Meals May Defuse Cyberbullying’s Impact, Study Says
Having regular family meals may help protect teens from the harmful mental health effects of "cyberbullying", a new study suggests. Online abuse can l
China Approves Its First Ebola Drug
Experts in the General Department of Logistics of Chinese People's Liberation Army have agreed on the manufacturing approval of the first Ebola drug. The drug
Beware! Sugary Drinks May Increase Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease
The Indian Government has recently suggested that companies manufacturing aerated drinks should reduce the content of sugar in their products in the wake of iss
E-cigarettes Could Be As Harmful As Cigarettes
If you are trying to quit smoking and have decided to use an e-cigarette to help you along the tough road, think again. According to reports, the Indian governm
Drug Gives ‘New Hope’ Against Heart Failure, Expert Says
In a head-to-head comparison, an experimental drug was more effective than standard treatment at preventing deaths and hospitalizations in heart failure patient
The Top 5 Ebola Virus Disease Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories about the Ebola virus disease have been spreading as fast as the virus itself. Every time the world is inundated by a disease outbreak, ther
New Report Says Pregnant Women Should 'Avoid All Tuna'
Pregnant women should 'avoid all tuna' due to the dangers of being exposed to high levels of mercury, according to a new study from Consumer Reports. While fish
Grossed Out By Fecal Transplants? Now There's A Pill Instead
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) are exactly what they sound like. They involve taking feces from a healthy person and putting them into the body of a sick p
How Endurance Running Can Damage Your Health
In our culture, marathon runners and triathletes are often seen as the picture of perfect health and physical stamina. However, before you add a marathon to you
4 Shocking Ways Sugar Affects Your Kid’s Health
Ice cream, birthday cake and cookies are typical treats in our kids' diets, however, did you know that 16 percent of children and teens' daily calories come fro
Dangerous New Marijuana Product Looks Like Lip Balm, Packs Big Kick
Police say a potent new drug that looks like lip balm is exploding in popularity. MyFoxAtlanta.com Drug dealers are peddling a new marijuana product called Wax