How A Social Network Can Help Dish Out a Diagnosis to Save a Life

Medicine & Technology May 22, 2015

Most of us have turned to professional and personal networks using social media to get ideas, solve problems, and better understand the things that are on our minds; crowdsourcing is part of our world now. Doctors can do the same thing, and three weeks ago medical crowdsourcing saved a 14 year old boy's life.

How Coffee Can Put a Kick In Your Step and In the Bedroom

May 22, 2015

Science has now proven that not only does coffee keep you up at night, it keeps you up at night (if you're a man). Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have published results indicating that men who consume the caffeine present in two to three cups of coffee daily are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED).

Depression Increases Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

May 22, 2015

In a new study, Swedish researchers have found that people with depression were much more likely to develop Parkinson's disease years later. The new study strengthens the already existing theory that depression and Parkinson's are linked.

Smokers Less Likely to Vote As They Become Increasingly Marginalized

May 21, 2015

Smokers and 60 percent less likely to vote compared to non-smokers and researchers believe that one possibility of the reason is the increased marginalization of the group.

Texas Reports First Case of West Nile Virus

May 21, 2015

The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the state's first case of West Nile virus and is now reminding people how to protect themselves from the virus caused by mosquitoes.

Paralyzed Man Drinks Beer with a Robotic Arm Controlled by His Mind

May 21, 2015

Erik Sorto has been paralyzed for more than a decade unable to move his arms or legs. However, he was recently able to pick up a beer and drink it all thanks to a new robotic arm.

Re-engineering Antibiotics to Tackle Resistance

May 21, 2015

At the forefront of the fight against antibiotic resistance, a team of scientists led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital researchers have developed a new weapon. The second-generation antibiotic shows early effectiveness against common bacterial infections that have the potential to develop antibiotic resistance and pose a serious health threat to children and adults.

Four-Legged “Seizure Sniffers” Provide Protection and Comfort for their Owners

May 21, 2015

Dogs have been man's companion for thousands of years. First domesticated by our hunter/gatherer ancestors over 18,000 years ago, they have been part of our culture ever since, providing protection from predators, warning us of danger, and most of all, serving as loving companions. So the fact that they may offer some assistance to those with seizure disorders should come as no surprise. It's how they assist their owners that is truly remarkable.

Most Americans Still Don't Use Sunscreen

May 21, 2015

In spite of years of public health messages, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that barely one third of Americans use sunscreen on a regular basis.

Sleep Apnea a Risk Factor for Depression?

May 20, 2015

Sleep problems are a well known symptom of depression, but a new study also raises the possibility that they could cause depression as well.

Scientists Locate Speech Forming Part of the Brain

May 20, 2015

Researchers have discovered the part of the brain that is sensitive to timing and plays an important role in human language.

Got a Hangover? Pedialyte to the Rescue!

May 20, 2015

There's good news for anyone who's ever suffered from a hangover. Now, there's a safe and simple remedy available for those who overindulge. The only problem is, you may have to wrestle it from your child.

Panda Poo Reveals a Mismatched Gut

May 19, 2015

In an ongoing attempt to boost the dwindling number of pandas on the planet (currently tallying just under 2,000), scientists have discovered what appears to be a physiological roadblock to the bear's good health: they possess the wrong type of gut.

Extra Exams May Only Benefit Some Women with Dense Breasts

May 19, 2015

Currently it is suggested that all women with dense breasts get ultrasounds or other extra screenings after a mammogram, but a new study is now suggesting that those added tests may actually benefit only certain women.

California State Senate Passes School Vaccination Bill

May 19, 2015

The controversial vaccine bill that has been moving through the state house and senate of California has been passed by the Senate after only an hour of debate.