Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Surgery for Lung Cancer
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery today at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City to remove cancer from her left lung. The cancerous …
Acanthosis Nigricans – What You Should Know
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that causes the skin to become darker and thicker. It most often appears in the skin folds around the neck, groin, and armpits. …
Boy, 2, ‘castrated’ after surgeons operate on wrong testicle
A two-year-old boy has been left infertile after surgeons operated on the wrong testicle, his family says. The boy was admitted to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children earlier in …
Stress Keeps 1 in 3 Americans Up at Night
Millions of Americans are losing sleep as economic and political stress keeps them tossing and turning at night, a new study finds. In 2013, about 30 percent of Americans …
Just 6 Months of Walking May Boost Aging Brains
Walking and other types of moderate exercise may help turn back the clock for older adults who are losing their mental sharpness, a new clinical trial finds. The study …
Peritonsillar Abscess – Everything You Must Know
A peritonsillar abscess is a painful, pus-filled collection of tissue that forms in the back of the throat near one of the tonsils. Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, often …
Wear Contacts 24/7? You Risk Infection, Blindness
Dangerous infections, blinding ulcers in the eyes: These are just some of the troubles that can come from wearing your contacts for too long. Contact lenses are generally considered …
Multiple sclerosis: Could this be why myelin fails to regenerate?
Recent stem cell research could lead to a new way of treating inflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. New research into inflammatory diseases may have identified a way to …
What are the health benefits of 5-HTP?
Table of contents L-5 hydroxytryptophan is a natural chemical in the body that people can also take as a nutritional supplement. Some people believe that taking the supplement can …
How do anxiety and depression affect physical health?
Depression and anxiety may be just as bad for your health as smoking and obesity. However, cancer does not correlate with these mental health conditions. These are the main …