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Potential New Drug Blocks All Known Strains of HIV

By Ashwin Subramania - Feb 19, 2015 08:23 AM EST

A team of scientists from the Scripps Research Institute have engineered a molecule, which they feel has the potential to provide protection against the transmission of HIV.

Body Builders Buying Human Breast Milk to Buff Up

By Ashwin Subramania - Feb 19, 2015 08:23 AM EST

Researchers are recently witnessing a rise trend among bodybuilders who are now looking to consume breast milk with the belief that it can provide an edge to developing bulk and muscle.

Aloe Vera Juice Can Aid Weight Loss

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 18, 2015 09:46 PM EST

The thorny plant, aloe vera, has a number of wonder chemicals that can help to treat your colitis, constipation and obesity.

Universal HIV Vaccine Anticipated After Pioneer Approach Eradicates "All Strains"

By Peter R - Feb 18, 2015 04:19 PM EST

The potential drug causes the body to product its own defense against the virus.

Michigan Mom Sells Breast Milk Online, Bodybuilders Queue up to Buy

By Peter R - Feb 18, 2015 01:34 PM EST

The mother of three is capitalizing on the fad among bodybuilders.

Menopause Symptoms, ‘Hot Flashes’ May Last For 14 Years

By Maria Slither - Feb 17, 2015 01:24 PM EST

A new study said that hot flashes among women in their menopause stage may last for fourteen years. Thus, doctors recommend that women should address them to avoid further health complications

Climate change causing more infectious diseases to arise: Study

By Staff Reporter - Feb 17, 2015 12:39 AM EST

According to Daniel Brooks of the Laboratory of Parasitology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the appearance of diseases in new places and new hosts will be par for the course as the climate continues to change. We have already seen this to an extent with diseases such as West Nile virus and Ebola, but those won't be the last.

Why Aren't Diets Doing The Trick?

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 17, 2015 09:22 AM EST

Not just food, but a balanced regimen of dieting, exercise and simple techniques can help you lose weight.

Telescopic contact lenses that lets you zoom in with a wink - the future is here

By Staff Reporter - Feb 16, 2015 02:56 PM EST

The future is here. Scientists have unveiled the latest version of a first of its kind telescopic contact lens, that allows the wearer to zoom in and out with the wink of an eye.

Frozen berries recalled across Australia following hepatitis A scare

By Staff Reporter - Feb 16, 2015 04:25 AM EST

An Australian company has recalled its frozen berry products following a hepatitis A outbreak linked to poor hygiene and water supplies in a Chinese packaging plant after nine people contracted the virus after eating frozen berries.

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