Sweet Potato Nutrition - Six Amazing Facts You Need to Know
One of the most nutritious foods on the traditional Thanksgiving menu is the sweet potato.
When Breast Cancer Reoccurs
Breast cancer is a battle that some of the women face every day. Full of stress, fatigue, and other mixed emotions, a fight with the disease is taxing. Unfortunately, even if the battle has been won, for some, the way may not be over as cancer is known to reoccur.
Celebrities with Autism and Promising Study in Autism [PHOTOS OF CELEBRITIES]
In a modest sized study of post-mortem brain tissue from 7 boys diagnosed with autism and 6 boys without, the former group had an average 67% more neurons than the latter group. Some people who are diagnosed with autism live perfectly normal lives, some even have exceptional careers.
Hand Washing Still the Most Effective in Keeping Australia's Hospitals' Infection Rates Low
Hospitals in Australia now have lower superbug infection rates due to the National Hand Hygiene program that encourages health workers to wash their hands before and after interacting with patients.
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'Hormone of Love' in Brain Assists in Brain-Body Processes
The brain controls most of the chemical processes in the body such as blood pressure, emotions, fight or flight reactions. A group of researchers from the Weizmann Institute, led by Dr. Gil Levkowitz, looked into the structure and the mechanism of the brain by which biochemical commands are transferred from the brain cells into the bloodstream and to other parts of the body. With this, the 'hormone of love' was discovered to have a crucial role in directing this process.
Gene Testing being used to help Treat Cancer
Doctors are currently exploring a new way of improving cancer treatment with a series of genetic tests. Researchers at the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital were able to successfully improve the treatment of non-small-call lung cancer patients using the gene tests.
Discovery Stops Breast Cancer Reoccurrence
Breast cancer is one of the major concerns of women all over the world with it afflicting almost anyone. In fact, according to the National Cancer Institute, 230,480 women are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, with 39,520 of them dying from the disease.
IVF Treatments Increased by 50% in Australia and NZ
In vitro fertilization treatment has increased by 50 percent among women in Australia and New Zealand, but only a few of the older women are able to deliver a baby.
New Experimental Drug Destroys Body Fat For Weight Loss: Study
A new breakthrough for obese people is in the works after a new study has found that cutting off blood vessels that nourish fat tissues could destroy body fat resulting in weight loss.
How to Manage Asthma – Involve the Community
Asthma, characterized by the infamous wheezing sounds that people make, is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs.
Teens with High Fiber Diet Have Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
A high fiber diet consisting of vegetables, fruits and whole grains are more likely to reduce the chances of teenagers getting diagnosed with heart diseases and diabetes when they hit their adult years, according to a study done by Michigan State University in East Lansing.
Childhood Obesity, a Losing Battle?
United States has been battling obesity ever since meals got super sized and beverage cups went up as far as 1.5 liters. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one-third of U.S. adults are obese.
How Giving is Better Than Receiving
As the old saying goes, "It is better to give than to receive." Most people would shrug off this proverb and keep to themselves thinking that it would be better, but there is scientific proof that people like it better when they give than receive.
Rising Cases of Childhood Anorexia Alarms NSW Hospital
Children as young as 8 years old are being admitted to hospitals for anorexia, ABC reported. Dr. Sloane Madden of Westmead Children's Hospital in NSW have told the ABC that the children being admitted are conscious of their body shape and rejecting food to avoid gaining weight.
People Abuse Alcohol Despite Knowledge of Its Negative Effect on Mental Health: Study
Despite knowing of alcohol's harm to mental health, most people still find themselves drinking more than they planned, says a study.
Down Syndrome: Hearts of Flies and Mice Studied to Get to the Root of Down Syndrome
Researchers are looking into the hearts of fruit flies and mice in order to detect two of the most important genes that are directly related to congenital heart defects usually found in people diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
Vaccine to Treat Breast and Ovarian Cancers Shows Promise
Scientists are developing a vaccine that will enable the body to attack cancerous cells in tumours. The vaccine is opening up new possibilities and opportunities for breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients and giving them hope for survival.
Long Space Missions could cause Blurry Vision
Seven out the 50 subjects of a study reported having blurry vision even long after landing. The 50 subjects, who were at around age 50, were sent to the International Space Station, where they stayed for six months.
Joe Frazier Died Because of Liver Cancer: Know the Disease
Joe Frazier, the great boxing champion, surrendered to his battle after his defeat to liver cancer. Frazier died at 67, leaving memories to his boxing fans.
Smoking: E-Cigarettes May Be the Answer for Kicking the Habit But Still Criticized
Finding ways on how to assist smokers to kick the habit can be a very tough job. Even more so, when there are viable ways on how to stop the urge to light, only a few smokers actually quit.
World-first App to Fight Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease is a serious matter that has got a grasp on a large population of Australia. In fact, from 267,000 Australians diagnosed with dementia today, the number can increase to 385,000 people by 2020 - up by almost 50% in just 8 years.
Electronic Nose can Detect TB in Patient’s Breath
Indian researchers are developing an "electronic nose" that can detect tuberculosis on a person's breath. They are hoping to deliver an initial prototype to hospitals by October 2013.
Meth Users – On the Way to Schizophrenia
Methamphetamine, more popularly called meth, is a highly addictive drug that has been the thorn at the side of society. But among the long list of negative effects that the drug has to offer to its 'host,' researchers have shown that schizophrenia is another effect that people should be worried about.
Laser Procedure That Turns Brown Eyes to Blue May Be Risky
A California doctor has developed a laser procedure that turns brown eyes to blue that an eye specialist warns may be risky.
Carbon Monoxide’s Other Side
Carbon monoxide, a tasteless, colorless, and odorless gas has been known to be a silent killer as it can put whole families at risk without them ever knowing. So it would come as a shock to everyone that a study found that inhalation of the deadly gas has a good effect.
Taking it Slow: One Bite at a Time
"Chew your food properly!" is what mothers would tell their children if they were eating too fast. That same motherly advice just so happen to have some science behind it. As it turns out, chewing food and taking it slow has some benefits.
Parasite in Brain Changes Dopamine Production
Scientists have found that a brain parasite called Toxoplasma gondii can aid in the production of one of the most important hormones in the body, dopamine.
Researchers Close in on Building Synthetic Organisms
Scientists at the University of Nottingham are embarking on a new project to build a synthetic cell-equivalent of a computer operating system that could potentially lead to building a new organism.
Scientists Reverse Signs of Aging in Human Cells
Scientists have been successful in trying to invigorate cells from donors aged 100 and up which is now a major breakthrough in the efforts of the scientific community to fight the signs of aging.
Cancer: Light May be the Hope in Curing Cancer
Researchers from the United States have shown that light may be a promising treatment for curing cancer.
Teenage Drug Abusers: A Question of Race?
Teenagers are in such a fragile age of exploration. And for some, this means exploring substances that are generally frowned upon such as drugs, followed by alcohol. With this in mind, the question is: who is most at risk in falling to these destructive habits?
Truth Comes Out: 2009 H1N1 Flu Pandemic 'deaths' of Children Were Actually Caused by MRSA
Remember two years ago when every news show featured hysterical reports about the so-called H1N1 pandemic and how the supposed killer flu was striking down healthy kids?
Concern Over Use of Illegal Weight Loss Supplements in Australia
Australia's regulatory authority for therapeutic goods, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is warning consumers of concerns about some ingredients in a dietary supplement available on the internet.
From a Boy, to a Man… to a Father
People say that boys have a lot to learn, and that when they become men, they become wiser. Who would say that when men become fathers, they would be healthier?
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