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United Nations Chief Says World can end AIDS Epidemic by 2030

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 15, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary General, announced that the world is on track to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Sitting Boosts Cancer Risk In Women, Study

By Peter R - Jul 15, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

Every hour of additional sitting in leisure can up a woman's risk of cancers including those of breast, ovaries and the bone marrow.

Young Woman 'Eats Herself to Death' at Home Facility

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 14, 2015 06:41 PM EDT

Kirsty Deryy, a young Englishwoman has died from overeating and officials believe her death may have been a result of failing to treat her for her unusual eating disorder.

Want $20,000 Worth of Health Benefits? Live in Areas Near Trees!

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 14, 2015 05:20 PM EDT

A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Chicago revealed that living in an area near trees provides tremendous health benefits that can even reach up to the equivalent of making an additional $20,000 a year, Newsweek reported.

Scientists Developed Inhalable Ebola Vaccine with Successful Monkey Trials

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 14, 2015 05:17 PM EDT

The study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation revealed that researchers managed to develop a vaccine for Ebola that can be inhaled, instead of injected. The trials on macaque monkeys which indicated an impressive level of protection against the virus, were also considered to be successful. The next step ahead for researchers will be the human trials, which is expected to take place within the next couple of months, Newsweek reported. Alexander Bukreyev from the Galveston National Laboratory at the University of Texas told Newsweek that the National Institutes of Health has scheduled the vaccine's initial tests on humans.

Comic-Con Update: Fans Show Surprise Support for “Supernatural” Actor Battling Depression

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 13, 2015 06:28 PM EDT

Jared Padalecki rose to fame thanks to his part in the famous 2000s show Gilmore Girls but he owes his global recognition to the Warner Bros’ fantasy horror series Supernatural. The show attracted millions of fans from all over the world and Padalecki and his co-star Jensen Ackles were able to build a big, passionate fanbase over the years.

Doctor Visits Made Cheaper Via Teleconferencing

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 13, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

A lot of patients today are getting an online diagnosis of their medical condition from certified health care professionals via video conferencing.

Fruit Vegetable Intake Low Among Many Americans

By Ashwin Subramania - Jul 13, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

A new study has revealed that Americans do not include enough fruits and vegetable in their diet on a daily basis.

Baking Soda Can Wipe Out Your Blackheads And Saunas Will Help You Quit Smoking

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 12, 2015 10:35 PM EDT

Simple Home Remedies For Some Simple Illnesses.

Education May Help Cheat Death

By Peter R - Jul 12, 2015 10:35 PM EDT

A new study claims that hundreds of thousands of deaths every year can be averted if people had high school or college education.

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