The dreaded Zika virus has made its way to the Philippines. According to reports, the symptoms of the virus were noted in a 45-year old woman hailing from Iloilo of the central Philippines. This is the first case of the virus this 2016.
The minimum age in Chicago for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco products is increasing to 21 at the end of the week.
Dogs are not only faithful companions, but they can also be put into medical use. According to a new study, dogs can help prevent sugar levels from falling too low in Type 1 diabetes patients.
Millions of poor children will die of preventable disease by 2030 if nothing is done to eliminate global poverty, a new report released by UNICEF has revealed. The organization claims that in the past few decades, the number of children not going to school and those getting married early has only increased.
One of the biggest postnatal challenges for mothers is to lose those extra pounds and the baby fat that is gained during pregnancy. The weight gained tends to remain with the mother until a few lifestyle-related changes are made.
People who have a habit of using their smartphone before sleeping should beware. According to a new study, using smartphone just before sleep can lead to transient vision loss, leading to temporary blindness.
A case of measles in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. According to the health department, more than 100 may have been exposed to the measles virus in the area.
A team of researchers, for the first time in the history, has achieved a breakthrough by reversing memory loss is a small group of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The small trial conducted on a group of patients offers tremendous hope for those who suffer from cognitive decline and memory loss.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
