World's First Robotic Period Created To Study Drug Effects By Scientists

Doctors prescribe medicines and treatments around the world without a concrete understanding of the potentially adverse side effects on women and their menstrual cycles. But a team of scientists in Chicago may have created a solution to understanding how certain drugs can impact the female period.

A Revolutionary Recent Technique Of Closing Heart Hole' Without Open Heart Surgery

Transcatheter structural heart repair devices deployed in the cath lab have largely replaced open-heart surgery as the therapy of choice. Percutaneously deployed septal occluders make it possible to repair atrial septal defects with better outcomes, fewer complications, faster patient recovery and lower health care costs.

Do Glasses Really Ruin Your Eyesight Over Time?

Many of us have chosen not to wear our glasses on one occasion or another for several reasons. These issues range from comfort, style, or even the fear that wearing glasses will worsen our vision. As we grow older, our eyesight begins to deteriorate, but it has little to do with wearing glasses, and more to do with the effects of aging.

MG, The Newest STD On The Block, Found In Over 1% Of The Population

Slightly more than 1 percent of 4,500 participants tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease known as Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), a sample survey in the United Kingdom indicates. The real news about this STD, though, is it isn’t very "new." The infection-causing bacterium was first identified in the early 1980s.

Children with autism 40 times more likely to die from injury, study says

People with autism disorders die at an average age of 36, researchers say
Suffocation, asphyxiation and drowning are the leading causes of fatal injuries among people with autism

'Wide awake drunk' on energy drinks and alcohol mix

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol could be a risky combination, leading to a greater risk of accidents and injuries, research from Canada suggests.

Right-to-die case: I face unbearable death

A man with terminal motor neurone disease has told the High Court he faces an "unbearable death" because of the law on assisted dying.

5 Surprising Things Your Eye Color Says About You

Studies have shown the people with blue eyes are more competitive, less agreeable, and more likely to be alcoholics than people with darker eyes.

What is in a food label? You may be surprised

FDA is redefining the term #healthy and working on a definition for natural# for use on Food packaging. The Nutrition facts box on the back of the package is a more reliable source of information than front- label.

Fast Facts About Vitiligo

Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. This happens because the cells that make pigment (color) in the skin are destroyed. These cells are called melanocytes (ma-LAN-o-sites). Vitiligo can also affect the mucous membranes (such as the tissue inside the mouth and nose) and the eye.

5 Top Countries For High-Quality Health Care Around The World

There are a lot of factors that go into defining high-quality healthcare. How well doctors prevent disease, how diseases are being eradicated, vaccine administration, emotional counseling and so much more are all factors to be considered. Some nations do these things better than others. Here we take a look at five countries who do a better job than most at healthcare.

10 Tips to Overcome Motion Sickness

If traveling by car, train, plane, or boat makes you queasy, there’s good news: Not only can you take steps to stop motion sickness before it starts, you may actually be able to conquer it for good.

Warning Signs of Eye Problems

The eyes serve as the body’s windows to see light, as well as the beauty of one’s surrounding. They also help a person see dangerous objects, such as sharp or pointed objects, which keep them away from hazards. With these advantages of having a healthy pairs of eyes, it is then important to be able to identify warning symptoms of eye problems.

Woman Has Surgery To Remove Ovaries, Doctors Find A 9-Pound Baby Inside

I like surprises as much as the next person, but being handed a baby when you’re expecting to have your ovaries removed is taking things a bit far. Rebecca Oldham had three scans, two blood tests, and six pregnancy tests to determine the cause of her stomach pain, but it wasn’t until doctors cut her open during surgery that the true root of the problem was discovered: a 36-week, 9-pound baby boy.

Mucocele... Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

In a nutshell, a mucocele (also known as mucous cyst) happens when a salivary gland becomes clogged or injured. It’s usually harmless, and most cases require no medical treatment — it tends to go away on its own. However, there are also cases wherein a mucocele may warrant treatment, especially the kind that’s deeply embedded and tends to return.

New Class of Painkillers on the Horizon

 Scientists are chasing a new lead on a class of drugs that may one day fight both pain and opioid addiction. 

Common Side Effect of Chemotherapy on the body

Chemotherapy drugs are powerful enough to kill rapidly growing cancer cells, but they also can harm perfectly healthy cells, causing side effects throughout the body.