Could viruses make us smarter? Scientists have examined inherited viruses that are millions of years old and have found that they play an important role in building up the complex networks that characterize the human brain.
Conventional anti-depressants can take weeks or months to work properly. For patients dealing with bouts of manic depression or the flashback of a horrific event, these drugs alone might not be enough.
The Depo-Provera birth control shot has been linked to an increased HIV risk in a new study, which is taken by an estimated 41 million women worldwide.
Overweight children are significantly more likely to develop certain health issues, including an increased risk of heart disease as adults, type 2 diabetes and other weight-related health issues.
Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia and the Institute of Crop Sciences in the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing have identified a specific gene in soybeans that may carry the potential for soybean crop improvement.
Pessimists may have heavier hearts-literally. A recent study published in Health Behavior and Policy Review found that a positive mental attitude could influence the health of your heart. For pessimists, this could mean that their hearts are more likely to be bogged down by stress and potentially at...
Dick's Sporting Goods is recalling an inversion table due to reported injuries from use of the device. The company is taking back several year's worth of its Fitness Gear Inversion tables that have been linked to injuries among some users, according to company officials.
The simple act of playing catch could help improve balance and may prevent falls in the elderly, according to recent findings published in the two journals: Electromyography and Kinesiology and Experimental Brain Research.
Was part of the beauty and complexity of Ludwig van Beethoven's music coming from his heart? Or more specifically, a heart disorder?
Could an insulin nasal spray play a key role in treating Alzheimer's disease? Recent findings published in the Journal have shown that there may be a promising new treatment in the form of this medical device.
Are you optimistic? Then you may just have a healthier heart. Scientists have found that those who have upbeat outlooks on life have significantly better cardiovascular health.
For Katie Kropas of Boston, she could be on that TLC show, "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" because, well, she didn't know she was pregnant.
