Common cold sores increase Alzheimer's risk, new research says

Medicine & Technology Oct 26, 2014

A new study discovered the correlation between herpes simplex infection and Alzheimer's.

Using Stem Cell Technology, Harvard Researchers Discover Possible Cure for Cancer

Oct 26, 2014

Researchers from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a way of transforming stem cells into a cancer-killer machine.

Introducing Japan's J-deite Quarter: the new real-life Transformer

Oct 26, 2014

Japan introduces transforming robot.

WHO announces millions of Ebola vaccine to be produced by 2015

Oct 24, 2014

WHO accelerates the development, production, and deployment of millions of Ebola vaccine to West Africa by 2015

Ebola epidemic likely to explode by mid-December, according to Yale researchers

Oct 24, 2014

Researchers from Yale University says that ebola would kill 90,000 people by December 2014 if swift aide is not given to West African countries.

Facebook launches App “Rooms” that lets one talk about any topic anonymously

Oct 24, 2014

Facebook launches App “Rooms” that lets one talk about any topic anonymously

New York City records its first ebola case; patient took "populated" subway

Oct 24, 2014

A doctor who recently came home from Guinea was diagnosed with Ebola and is now confined at the Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

Air pollutants have been linked to development of Autism Spectrum Disorders, according to a recent study

Oct 24, 2014

Air pollutants such as cyanide, styrene and chromium have been linked to development of Autism Spectrum Disorders, according to a recent study

Beginning to be forgetful? Grab the 2Ws: Webster’s and Walnuts

Oct 24, 2014

Eating walnuts and building one's vocabulary may help prevent cognitive decline, according to studies

(Editorial) Tuberculosis: Reports, Projections, and Aspirations

Oct 23, 2014

Can tuberculosis be fully eradicated considering the still high number of TB cases in recent years?

Young men who binge drink are more at risk for hypertension

Oct 23, 2014

Young men who binge drink have a higher likelihood of developing hypertension, study says.

Latinas May Have Genes That Help Make them "Breast Cancer-Free"

Oct 21, 2014

Genetic variant may protect some Latinas from having breast cancer.

Apple Launches Apple Pay Facility—Making Purchases has Never Been this Easy

Oct 21, 2014

Apple launched today its Apple Pay service which promises to make payments easier with its breakthrough contactless payment technology and unique security features.

Drinking Soda Linked to Premature Aging

Oct 21, 2014

Drinking soft drinks could lead to premature aging and other diseases, study says.

Night vision technology in cars to solve problems in pedestrian accidents and deaths

Oct 20, 2014

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 4,000 pedestrians are killed from road accidents each year, and most of these pedestrian deaths occur between 4 PM, 8 AM and midnight. This night vision innovation could lessen road mishaps and make car technology a little more pedestrian-centric.