Based on the latest trends of fruits and vegetables consumption report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans are not eating their daily recommended serving of fruits and vegetables. The CDC report revealed that only one third of adults were eating the recommended servings of fruit. The study also shows that [...]
Liza Niemi Swayze, wife of the late actor Patrick Swayze continues to fight against pancreatic cancer in fulfillment to her husband’s wish. “Be a Hero in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer: Know it. Fight it. End it.” These are the last words of actor Patrick Swayze during his struggle against the disease when he was [...]
The Department of Education in Georgia adopted wide range educational resources for infant care, personal finance and smoking prevention from Realityworks, Inc., a leader in education stimulation technology. According to Realityworks, Inc., the adoption certifications which include Realityworks RealCare Program with Basic Infant Care Curriculum and ySTART smoking prevention program are valid until June of [...]
A latest biotech company in Scotland will concentrate its research in the field of synthetic biology. Dr. Michael Roberts acquired the patent for Synpromics who serves as managing director and founder of the company. According to Dr. Roberts, “This is a very exciting time for Synpromics. It is the realization of several years work and [...]
A team of scientist from the Yale University coined Ketamine a “magic drug” when the anti-depressant drug was found to take effect within hours, unlike most medicines in the market which takes weeks or even months before a person can notice the efficacy. The Yale Scientists label ketamine as a “magic drug” when tested to [...]
Men who are considering to get a vasectomy, commonly known as male contraception or sterilization will no longer undergo through the complicated procedure of a traditional vasectomy. Recently, “The Doctors” TV show introduced Pro Vas, a faster and safer alternative to a conventional vasectomy. Many doctors have the same opinion about Pro-Vas, they said that [...]
According to research the occurrence of yeast infections is highest among young women ages 18-24 who are unaware to this kind of infection and uncertain about symptoms and existing alternative treatment. Studies also revealed that a small number of women do not experience the uncomfortable symptoms of a yeast infection. While 3 out 4 women [...]
Scientists from Utah University have developed a machine that brings mind reading a big step closer, the device can translate people’s thoughts into words. The researchers found a way of detecting thought patterns using sensors attached to the surface of the brain. In the future this could be used to communicate with paralysed patients who [...]
For the first time British scientists have grown liver cells out of stem cells. Using human skin cells as a base, which are then transformed into stem cells. It Is hoped that the new cells can be transplanted into organs to repair damage from diseases. University of Cambridge scientists took skin biopsies from seven patients [...]
The iPhone could help modernise and update the stethoscope as huge numbers of doctors across the globe are downloading a free app created by University College London. Peter Bentley developed the iStethoscope application, which monitors heartbeat through the iPhone’s microphone phone, as just a bit of fun. But things went a little crazy when the [...]