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Young Woman Born Without a Vagina Requires Surgery for a Normal Life

Kaylee Moats is a young woman, working as a graphic designer. She is only 22 and she is not leading a complete and full life, as she suffers from a condition called Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser syndrome (MRKH). The syndrome…

November 12, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Bizarre Medical Case: A Woman has her Wrists full of Gold

Radiographs showed that a woman in South Korea had bright lights around her fingers. These are actually the golden strands that came to the woman’s wrists after a traditional treatment. Radiographies were made in April 2014 when a 58-year-old woman…

November 12, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

An Ordinary Contraceptive Reduces the risk of Developing Cervical Cancer

One of the most effective and lasting forms of female contraception could provide unexpected benefits to women who use it. New analyzes of an intrauterine device suggest that women using this contraceptive have a much lower risk of developing cervical…

November 11, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Extremely Rare Medical Case and Unusual Story: A Woman Gave Birth to Two Children with Different Parents

Jessica Allen, who was a surrogate mother for a Chinese couple, was pregnant for the second time with her partner, writes Science Alert. In exchange for $30,000, Allen received in vitro fertilization treatment with one of the Chinese couple’s embryos…

November 11, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Overdosing from Fentanyl Traces on Shopping Carts: Is it Possible?

There has been a warning this week on the dangerous residues of drugs on shopping carts that could enter the body of people touching them. The warning has been made by the Leachville Police Department in Arkansas, urging people to…

November 11, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Male Pregnancy Is Possible But It Comes At A Cost

In the near future, men will be able to give birth to children, says Richard Paulson the president of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. “They’ll be able to do this tomorrow. There are some difficulties, but I do not…

November 10, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Study: A Dying Boy Has Been Saved Through Gene Therapy

Gene therapy has been used before in treating burn victims, but this case of a 7-year old boy is very intriguing. Doctors in Europe have saved his life using gene therapy. The boy suffered from a genetic disorder called junctional…

November 10, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Study: Prevent Child and Adult Obesity if We Serve Water With Lunch

Drinking water when serving lunch at school could prevent over half a million young Americans to become overweight or obese. A study was conducted between 2009 and 2013 in 1,200 elementary and middle schools in New York City. They placed…

November 9, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Bad News for Light Drinkers: Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer

Any alcohol, even that small glass of wine you drink before dinner, increases the risk of cancer. In a statement given by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), it seems that any amount of alcohol, being light, moderate or…

November 9, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

How Can You Deal With Diabetes? World Diabetes Day on 14 November

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November and we’re aiming to let people know how to live a healthy lifestyle if they have diabetes or to prevent it. The top three countries that have a high number of people suffering…

November 8, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Everything You Need To Know About Diabetic Testing Supplies

Diabetes is a very serious condition that can have adverse effects on the body, if you don’t keep your blood glucose level under control. However, thanks to modern advances in medicine, even an individual with the most severe case of…

November 2, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 2

Back Pains and Newest Health Conditions Behind It

Everyone experienced back pain at least a couple of times and it is not pleasant. Most of us do not go to the doctor and wait patiently until the pain goes away. Although it is a common condition, those who…

October 31, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Stay Healthy and Avoid Clostridium Difficile Infections

Our bodies can be very vulnerable, and sometimes even the things that are supposed to protect us can harm us. Antibiotics are one of those things. Researchers discovered that there are cases when infections can be caused by antibiotics. A…

October 30, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Why It’s Better To Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescriptions

It is a known fact that antibiotics are one of the most common treatment when it comes to various illnesses. However, experts have determined that in many cases, patients do not need them, and they only solution of their health…

October 27, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Eyedrops are Too Big and We Pay for the Waste

Almost everyone has used eyedrops at least once in their lifetime and usually the liquid spills one the eyelid or the cheeks as well. Pharmaceutical companies are well aware of this but that does not mean that you are missing.…

October 20, 2017 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0

Gene-Targeting Drugs to Cure Cancer

Gene tests might become a solution for determining the right treatment for various types of cancer. Now gene tumor boards are the ones that take care of cancer patients and they decide which method would work best for their disease.…

October 19, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 1

Cigarette Filters Make Smoking Even More Dangerous and Affects Your Health and the Environment

Filtered cigarettes have always been considered safer ever since they appeared back in the 60s. While it has been proved that they can be quite harmful, smokers continue to believe in the original myth. However, it is about time people…

October 17, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

A new calculator reveals how “old” your sperm is and how it can affect your offspring

The age of the parents can affect the health of children. This is a known fact, but until now researchers focused more on the age of mothers. However, lately, studies have began to analyze how the age of the fathers…

October 17, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Controversial Supplement that Increases People’s Immunity can enter the Market

Experts say there is no clear evidence to support benefits, and moreover, those who consume such supplements are at risk. The parasitic worm, Trichuris suis, living in the intestines of pigs, can make its appearance on the European market after…

September 30, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Why Abstinence Education Is Ineffective And Harmful

Many school systems continue to promote abstinence-only education, despite the fact that it has been proved just how useless it can be. Students are not informed, and sometimes they are even given blatant factual inaccuracies in order to scare them.…

September 29, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Why Doctors Say That Pregnant Women Should Get The Flu Vaccine ASAP

Pregnant women are more sensitive to flu symptoms, threatening both their lives and their babies’ lives by causing preterm birth or even miscarriage. Pregnant women should get the flu vaccine in order to prevent flu symptoms. There has been a…

September 26, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

This Natural Remedy Will Heal Urinary Tract Infections Without Antibiotics

In case of infections, antibiotic treatment seems to be the best solution, but unfortunately, its administration may have adverse effects on other body systems. Now you can try to use the antibiotic power of nature and forget about the inflammation…

September 25, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Genetic Mutations Are Passed On From Fathers Rather Than Mothers

Researchers discovered that fathers are to blame for of the children’s rare diseases. More specifically, men’s DNA passes on four times as many new mutations than female DNA. An Icelandic genetics company named deCODE came with this research that was…

September 24, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Aloe Vera Natural Treatments And Health Benefits

Aloe Vera grows in areas with mild climates where temperatures do not drop for a long time below 0 degrees and can be recognized by its fleshy leaves in the form of lances that grow directly from the ground…

September 23, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Chinese Researchers Creates a Vaccine That Will Protect Your Teeth Against Decay

There are many persons who live in poor regions and are not able to access basic dental care. Chinese scientists are currently working on a vaccine that should help them and prevent dental cavities. The vaccine that can prevent tooth…

September 22, 2017 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Rich Seniors Live Longer And Better Than The Poor Ones

For many, this will come as no surprise, but a recent study revealed that American elderly people who are rich live better lives than the others, both in terms of health and life expectancy. Focusing on the seniors that have…