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Many Sports-related Concussions in Children Go Untreated Each Year

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 06:59 PM EDT

A new study has found that approximately 2 million children each year may be suffering from sports- and recreation-related concussions (SRRCs) each year. However, many of these cases may go untreated.

Google Figures Out A Way To Stop People From Getting Anxious When They Search Medical Symptoms

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 07:00 PM EDT

People often hop onto Google to search for the alleged disease that they have when they develop some sough of mysterious headache or cough. However, they only end up getting panicked or anxious for no reason.

Free, Cheap Meal From Pharma Rep Can Influence Doctor's Prescriptions

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 07:01 PM EDT

A free meal worth as little as just $20 can influence the way a doctor decided to write a prescription. These are the findings of a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

What Is SPF: How Can Mixing SPF Can Be Harmful?

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 07:02 PM EDT

With summers around the corner, it has become important for people to choose the best sunscreen available. However, in order to understand which sunscreen would suit their skin the best, it is important to understand what sun protection factor (SPF) is and how one should choose it.

Parkinson Disease Cases Increasing Since Past 30 Years

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 07:04 PM EDT

A new study has found that the cases of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism have been steadily increasing in the past 30 years from 1976 to 2005. The trend has been particularly noticed for men aged 70 and above.

Medical Breakthrough: First Zika Vaccine Is Ready For Human Trial

By Dipannita - Jun 22, 2016 07:02 PM EDT

Scientists around the world have been long trying to design a vaccine that could help control the menace spread of the Zika virus. The efforts made have been particularly substantial after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika outbreak as the public health emergency in February.

Working Out After Completing A Learning Task Can Improve Memory

By Dipannita - Jun 21, 2016 10:02 AM EDT

Working out four hours after completing a learning task can help improve memory retention capabilities of the individual. These are the findings of a new study conducted by a team of researchers from the Donders Institute in the Radboud University Medical Center.

Memory Loss Associated With Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Reversed

By Dipannita - Jun 21, 2016 10:00 AM EDT

Memory loss that occurs in patients with Alzheimer's disease can be reversed up to some extent through diet and lifestyle-related changes. These are the findings of a new research conducted by a team of researchers in the United States.

Antibiotics, C-Sec May Alter Babies' Gut Bacteria

By Dipannita - Jun 21, 2016 09:59 AM EDT

Antibiotics and birth by C-section can alter or disrupt the development of gut bacteria in the babies. These are the findings of two new studies conducted by a team of researchers in the United States.

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