Social

What Happens To Your Body 60 Minutes after Drinking a Can Of Coke

By Pranav Sirivolu - Aug 01, 2015 01:37 PM EDT

"Pure as Sunlight, Good till Last Drop," are some of the slogans coca-cola has used in its marketing campaigns over the years. However, now a pharmacist challenges these claims, reveals coca-cola is not as pure, and is rather harmful until the last drop. An article published by Niraj Naik, in therenegadepharmacist.com clearly explains in detail what happens to your body within 60 minutes of consuming coca-cola.

Miracle Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Empowers Paralyzed Patients With Voluntary Movement

By Dustin Braden - Jul 31, 2015 05:49 PM EDT

Five completely paralyzed patients were able to move their legs voluntarily for the very first time with the help of a new technique called transcutaneous stimulation, which combines non-invasive electrical stimulation, an experimental drug and physical therapy. The new technique is the first of its kind and shows promise, CBS reported.

WHO: Trials Show Ebola Vaccine 'Highly Effective'

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 31, 2015 08:53 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that according to preliminary studies, the newly developed vaccine against the Ebola virus has led to 100 percent protection

Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Kills 2, Sickens 31 in New York City

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 30, 2015 03:04 PM EDT

Legionnaire's disease has sickened at least 31 people from the South Bronx in New York City since July 10.

Couples that Last Wait Until After Saying ‘I Love You’ to have Sex

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 30, 2015 02:14 PM EDT

According to a study, couples who wait until after saying "I love you" to have sex tend to stay together longer.

At 50, Medicare is a Stunning Success

By Dustin Braden - Jul 29, 2015 07:59 PM EDT

Medicare, the government healthcare program that anyone over 65 who has held a job and paid taxes is eligible for, is turning 50, and the half-century mark provides a great opportunity to look back at the program and how it has changed the lives of millions of Americans for the better.

Stress Hormone can Help Fight Heroin Cravings, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 29, 2015 04:19 PM EDT

Cortisol, known as the stress hormone, might be vital in stopping people's addiction to heroin, a new study reported.

Post-Partum Depression Could Be Predicted by Marker Found in Blood of Pregnant Mothers

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 29, 2015 02:03 PM EDT

It is now possible to identify women who are at a particular risk for depression following the birth of their child.

FDA Approves 'Belly Balloon' Device for Weight Loss

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 29, 2015 02:04 PM EDT

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an inflatable device which can help obese patients lose weight without surgery.

A Placebo May Work Even If You're Told It's Fake, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 29, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

If patients are conditioned to believe that a placebo is a pain killer, they might continue to trust it, shows research.

Fun Stuff

Real Time Analytics