New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's WONDER database shows gun-related deaths have reached the highest level in almost 40 ...
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MADISON, WI - MARCH 10: Irina Elcheva an employee of WiCell Research Institute, Inc. prepares stem cells for culture at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center at University Wisconsin-Madison March 10, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. On March 9, 2009 President Barack Obama signed an order reversing the Bush administration's limits on human embryonic stem cell research. Scientists at the University Wisconsin-Madison, who were the first to experiment in finding cures to neurological and muscular diseases through stem cell research, are now hoping to receive federal funding to aid in their work. (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)
During a congressional hearing on “exploring alternatives to fetal tissue research” on Thursday, Dr. Sally Temple tried to set lawmakers straight: there are no ...
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is enacting the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response plan, following a preliminary positive detection ...
Sidibe came under fire in an expert report that described UNAIDS as being mired in "a crisis which threatens its vital work" (AFP). Agency spokeswoman Sophie ...
A Tennessee physician recently elected to Congress received criticism Thursday from top state leaders for alleging without evidence that vaccines may cause ...
Thursday the state gave out anti-overdose medications, for free, at 80 locations. It's a plan to combat the opioid crisis taking lives throughout Pennsylvania.
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -- The CDC estimates less than two out of every million children in the U.S. will get it. Michigan confirmed its second case this year of that ...
In a study that's sure to put a damper on your holiday cheer, researchers are warning that Christmas Eve is actually one of the most dangerous times of year for ...
The Mountain State is at No. 49 in new report titled.
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The 2016 viral photo of a couple passed out in a car while a child sits in the back seat triggered a painful moment of self-reflection in East Liverpool, Ohio. The community took steps to address its addiction problem, but progress has been spotty.Ian Brown for NPR
Two years after East Liverpool, Ohio, gained notoriety from a viral photo of an overdosed couple, the community is coming to terms with its addiction problem ...
GREENVILLE, SC - According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the United States.
Last year, a record number of children died from influenza. As the flu begins to ramp up this month, experts stress the importance of getting the vaccine.
Patients who underwent physical therapy soon after being diagnosed with pain in the shoulder, neck, low back or knee were approximately 7 to 16 percent less ...
ST. LOUIS – A local drug dealer was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in federal prison after a woman he sold fentanyl-laced heroin to overdosed and died.
Mental health patients who said they experienced lengthy waits to see a therapist and were unsatisfied with their treatment at Kaiser are sharing their stories, ...
Frequent sexual activity leads to greater enjoyment of life for men -- but not for women, a new study has found. For women, frequent kissing, petting, fondling, ...
Late last month the CDC issued a warning about an invasive species of tick that has begun to spread in the United States. Native to Asia, the ticks are gaining a ...
A woman who recently survived a heart attack is using her experience to remind others how symptoms of the sometimes fatal occurrence can differ for men and ...
E-cigarette users' pee contains more heavy metals as well as signs of exposure to carcinogens and other irritating chemicals than the pee of non-vapers, hinting ...
According to a new study, inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of developing prostate cancer. This finding opens up a challenging clinical debate.
Fox 2 Detroit posted a compilation of its favorite Jessica Starr moments after the meteorologist died from suicide this week.
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David Braithwaite signs a document to get free naloxone from Hayley Eager on Thursday, when Pennsylvania gave away naloxone at almost 80 places across the state.Brett Sholtis/WITF
Across the state, volunteers in Pennsylvania distributed naloxone on Thursday. The drug reverses the effects of opioid overdose. The giveaway was part of a ...
Medical researchers at Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute have made a new discovery about how a baby's sex is determined—it's not just about ...
A Lexington hotel worker is diagnosed with hepatitis A, and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is alerting people who may have been exposed.
A National Geographic profile details how a woman who wanted to donate her body to science is now a 'living cadaver' for medical students -- and will be for ...
Mark Green, a newly elected GOP congressman from Tennessee who is also a medical doctor, received criticism from top state leaders for alleging without ...
Ah, Christmastime ― when we gather around the space heater, queue up some heartwarming *content* and watch a certified medical professional extricate pus ...
Campaigners have said they are often told of poor communication between disabled patients and their families, and that dentists should intervene earlier to ...
After nearly three decades of raising awareness about heart disease in women, cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg still has female patients who said they hesitated ...
A A. Copy Shortlink. inShare. inShare. As many as 20 million Americans have gallstones. Most don't have any symptoms, but not all will escape a gallstone ...
Dr Ramesh Kurukulaaratchy, from University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, was one of the scientists behind the app - available on Google Play and the ...
Meditation can influence many aspects of health and well-being. Now, new evidence suggests that it also affects how the brain learns from past experience.
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Girl in white and falling dollar banknotes. Currency and lottery concept.Marijus Auruškevičius
Research in mice identifies a set of neurons responsible for sustained pain and resulting pain-coping behaviors Findings point to the existence of separate ...
Australian scientists found elderly people with type 2 diabetes experienced a significant decline in memory and verbal fluency over a five-year period, as early ...
A randomized trial by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers indicates that magnesium optimizes vitamin D status, raising it in people with deficient levels ...
Researchers looked at specific genes and their regulatory networks to learn more about changes in the brain as it develops, how that varies between individuals ...
Local retailers are selling CBD products as an oil, in salves, lotions, bath products, as a vape juice, in candy, and even formulas for pets. By CRISTINA JANNEY
In 2000, a feisty, 72-year-old disabled cancer survivor named Susan Potter wheeled into the office of Dr Victor Spitzer at the University of Colorado Anschutz ...
After his mother died when he was 5, Montoya and his father left Cuba for the United States to pursue the American Dream. His dream of being a pilot stayed ...
Hidden hunger affects over two billion people, globally. The cause is a chronic lack of essential micronutrients in the diet, such as vitamins and minerals.
Scientists in Finland have developed what they believe is the world's first vaccine to protect bees against disease, raising hopes for tackling the drastic decline in ...
'A surge in the number of vegans is storing up health problems for the wealthy West'A surge in the number of vegans is storing up health problems for the wealthy West | The IndependentHomeHomeSocial/FacebookSocial/Twitter
The phenomenon of "hidden hunger" affects more than two billion people globally. It has been centered on developing countries, but is becoming a growing ...
Left to right front: Julia Liu and Debashish Das. Back: Ioannis Chasiotis and Fan Yang. Credit: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Aerospace Engineering
Collagen is the fundamental building block of muscles, tissues, tendons, and ligaments in mammals. It is also widely used in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery ...
Many multiple sclerosis (MS) patients report that cannabis has beneficial effects on their symptoms with minimal side effects, according to a survey that also ...
