Believe it or not, the menstrual cup has actually been around for a century. Yet even though this period protection device
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More than one in five children in England care for sick and disabled family members
New figures from BBC News and the University of Nottingham reveal that the extent of caring by children is much
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Variation in cancer-causing KRAS mutations greater than thought
The effects of KRAS mutations underlying many different types of cancer are more diverse than previously thought, according to a
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More than 60 sickened after eating at Pasha Mediterranean Grill
An inspection report noted employees not changing gloves or washing hands between tasks and meats stored at temperatures higher than
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Social media has made school children more fashion conscious than ever – and parents are footing the bill
New pencil cases, shoes, bags and coats might line the classrooms, but for many parents, the additional financial strain associated
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Californians living longer with cancer—some longer than others
As he grew older, Dale Kunitomi paid closer attention to his health—and to his doctor’s advice. When he noticed rectal
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Anorexia more stubborn to treat than previously believed, analysis shows
Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric illness that primarily effects young people during their adolescence. While anorexia is relatively uncommon, affecting
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Big-data study pinpoints more than 150 genes associated with atrial fibrillation
Drawing on genomic data from more than one million individuals, researchers from the University of Michigan have led a large
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Heart disease and cancer kill more people in developing nations than in Western countries
Diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke are deadlier in the developing world than in rich nations. This is
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Lyme-Bearing Ticks More Widespread in U.S. Than Thought
THURSDAY, July 12, 2018 — Think you live in a place that’s free from disease-carrying ticks? Don’t be so sure.
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