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Man Without Cerebellum In Brain Has Helped Research Into Thought And Emotion

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 16, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

Jonathan Keleher's brain has a cerebellum missing, but it has fuelled mindblowing research into its role and activity.

Unprecedented "Magic" Machine Blesses Man With New Lungs

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 16, 2015 08:46 AM EDT

Donor lungs can be kept "alive" for six hours outside the body, thanks to a new machine developed by the University of Michigan.

Elephant Caretaker Crushed by an Elephant, The Animal Sanctuary Will Not Be Charged

By Staff Reporter - Mar 15, 2015 11:52 PM EDT

A caretaker of an elephant sanctuary died in September last year after apparently being stepped on. The owners of an elephant sanctuary where a caretaker died after apparently being stepped on will not be cited by federal workplace safety regulators.

Colon Cancer is Third-Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Deaths in the U.S.

By Staff Reporter - Mar 15, 2015 11:51 PM EDT

As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, doctors are seeking out ways to warn the public of the dangers of the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.

Lack Of Sleep May Make You Fat And Diabetic, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 16, 2015 06:56 AM EDT

Research shows that missing even half an hour of sleep in a day can lead to obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.

Watching Vaping Commercials Can Trigger Urge to Smoke: Study

By Peter R - Mar 16, 2015 06:56 AM EDT

The study is significant given the increased ad spending on e-cigarettes.

Herpes Drug Can Be Used to Treat HIV, Study

By Ashwin Subramania - Mar 16, 2015 07:01 AM EDT

A new study has suggested that drugs like Valacyclovir which is used to treat genital herpes can also be used to reduce HIV levels in the body.

Consumption of Energy Drinks Linked to Blood Pressure Problems

By Ashwin Subramania - Mar 16, 2015 06:58 AM EDT

A new study conducted by a team researchers at Mayo Clinic has found that regular consumption of energy drinks leads to several unhealthy impacts on the body.

E-Cigarette Marketing Increases Tobacco Cravings

By Ashwin Subramania - Mar 16, 2015 06:54 AM EDT

E-cigarettes have been considered by many to be a healthier alternative to using traditional tobacco products

Researchers Develop Pill to Unravel Secrets of Gut's Airy Contents

By Peter R - Mar 14, 2015 01:54 PM EDT

The pill can be consumed like any other capsule, inform researchers from RMIT University, Australia.

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