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Experts express concern over repeated caesarean births; recommend VBAC »

If you underwent a caesarean section during the birth of your first child and are pregnant for the second time, there chances of undergoing a caesarean again are pretty high. Over 30% of the hospital in the United States, nearly 90% of the women end up with a repeat ceasarean for the birth of the [...]

Men enjoy longer sex life than women »

It is the tendency of the British to unearth every bit of knowledge about a particular aspect. Scotland Yard and Sherlock Holmes stand to prove the ability of the Englishmen to reveal the unrevealed.

FDA continues to add food products to ‘recall list’ »

‘Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored’ Kettle Style Potato Chips’ a product from Herr Foods Inc. was recalled from the market. This was done, keeping in mind the ingredient present in the chips – hydrolyzed vegetable protein or HVP used to enhance flavor. Also, other snacks manufactured by a company in Nevada – Basic [...]

Usage of bisphosphonate causing thigh bone fracture negated by FDA »

The Food and Drug Administration stated that there was no connection between bisphosphonate osteoporosis medications and fractures in the thigh. Bisphosphonate belongs to a type of medication that is given to avoid any form of fractures especially in women going through menopause.

Sequencing one’s DNA – hope for the future »

A cure for diseases related to the heart, Alzheimer’s, and others. Yes this is good news from a couple of research teams who respectively have deciphered an entire genome from various affected patients. This was done to identify the root cause of the disease from one’s genes. This research is an effort towards eliminating illnesses [...]

Warfarin Users Highly Susceptible to Brain Bleeding after Stroke Treatment »

A new research has pointed that people treated with the clot-dissolving drug such as Warfarin for a stroke led by a blocked brain artery are highly susceptible to have excess bleeding if they have been taking the anti-clotting drug Coumadin.

Exposure to Common Plastic May Cause Fertility Defects »

A new study from Yale School of Medicine claims to have discovered that exposure during pregnancy to Bisphenol A (BPA), a common constituent of plastics may crop up lasting abnormalities in the uterus of offspring, counting variation in their DNA.

Scientists Unveils the Reason Behind Pain Sensitivity in People »

A new study has linked a new gene to the reason why some people are more sensitive and tolerable to pain.

Eggs Tagged as Most Nutrient Dense Food »

Nutrition scientists have discovered that eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. In addition, they have recommended that one should eat at least one egg a day to fetch the optimum advantages.

Hugh Grant Supports Marie Curie Fund »

The volunteers of the Marie Curie Nurses Appeal of Bolton has undoubtedly succeeded in getting the support of Hugh Grant and his backing seems to be the appeal as he is going to star in the video plea of the Great Daffodil Appeal which is to take place this month.