i In 23 states and Washington, D.C., the nighttime driving restriction for unsupervised teens begins at midnight or later. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images In 23 states and Washington, D.C., the nighttime driving restriction for unsupervised teens…
More than two dozen adults have contracted mumps in New York City, health officials fear. There are at least 18 people in their 20s and 30s currently being treated for the highly infectious virus in Long Beach – and medics…
Americans spend $40 billion a year caring for stroke survivors, a new study reveals. And that figure is only set to rise as the elderly population swells. According to numbers crunched by the University of Michigan, each of America’s 6.5…
Women often have a stich in their cervix to keep unborn baby in for longer Doctors commonly use a thick, shoelace-like thread rather than a thin one Study: Thick thread is a breeding ground for bacteria, triggering infection Thousands of…
It is enough to make you choke on your quinoa, curly kale and chia seed salad. Many so-called superfoods don’t live up to the marketing hype, research has revealed. In fact, in many cases, everyday foods as oranges and Brussels…
In work that aims to protect soldiers from biological and chemical threats, a team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists has created a material that is highly breathable yet protective from biological agents. This material is the first key component…
A proof-of-concept study from North Carolina State University finds that the density of bones in the skull affects the size of bullet holes in the skull. The finding is useful for law enforcement officials and medical examiners seeking to identify…
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a clinical trial of a vaccine candidate intended to prevent Zika virus infection. The early-stage study will evaluate the experimental vaccine’s safety…
With increasing public attention to overdose deaths and misuse of prescription medications in the United States, researchers today presented the results of a new study looking at abuse and misuse of gabapentin, a medication used to treat seizures and relieve…
Ana Moaksom, 16, was told at the age of four she would need a transplant Infections had left her kidneys scarred and her health began to decline Mother Amanda, 48, donated an organ so she could sit her GCSE exams…
Women are having children later and later. Whether that is to work, travel, or simply enjoy a few more years of childless life, the number of first-time mothers in their 30s has doubled since 1991. That trend is only expected…
The terminally ill man who is set to become the world’s first head transplant recipient says more details about his extraordinary surgery will be revealed next month. Valery Spiridonov, a computer scientist from Russia, is set to undergo the risky…
Statins lower ‘bad’ cholesterol in order to protect against heart disease But lowering bad cholesterol levels may increase the risk of diabetes Scientists said guidelines should not change as benefits outweigh risks Study revealed boosting ‘good’ cholesterol may protect against…
New epidemic forecast models show flu lingers more than we thought It means replacement workers are coming into hotbed of viral germs Employers should either replace staff as early as possible or not at all But sick staff should always…
The idea that plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is protective against coronary heart disease has been part of medical conventional wisdom for five decades. HDL-C has traditionally been considered the most important component of so-called “good cholesterol” HDL. However, drug…
Patients who suffer heart attacks, or flare-ups of congestive heart failure, can be cared for in a variety of hospital locations. But a new study suggests that they’ll fare worse in hospitals that rely heavily on their intensive care units…
Here’s how to leave soft sex behind and turn up the heat just enough. Do It with Someone You Trust Rough sex is best with someone you’re in a relationship with or at least know well. “Aside from the safety…
Mia Schley suffered burns to 60 per cent of her body in the accident She was incubated for a month and given heavy drugs to numb the pain But now the five-year-old can play sports after relearning how to walk…
Whether you are a health aficionado or just keen to get ‘bikini ready’ for summer, you may have already decided to swap solid food for a liquid diet made up of raw fruit and vegetable juice. If so, you are…
Transgender entertainer Chelsea Attonley has died after celebrating her birthday in Derby last Thursday A transgender entertainer who changed her sex three times has been found dead in a park – just hours after celebrating her birthday. Chelsea Attonley, 33,…
34% of men and 44% of women aged 16 – 21 had problems for 3 months 36 % of men and 42% of women seek help – but not from a professional Common problems in women were lack of interest…
A student lost all of her hair within just two months as a result of stress from her upcoming university exams. Katie-Anna Moore, 20, previously had a thick head of mousy blonde hair, which she called her ‘pride and joy’.…
Cailee Herrell has a rare genetic condition which will cause her to go blind The heart-warming list included fulfilling her dream holiday to Disneyland Now they plan to take Cailee horseback riding, rock climbing and hiking To prepare her for…
A new generation of drugs that prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s could be developed, thanks to research from the University of Warwick. Dr Ioannis Nezis at the School of Life Sciences has led a research team to identify, and create a…
The first known household survey examining the collateral harm to pregnancy services in areas affected by the West African Ebola epidemic suggests a significant slide backwards in child and maternal health. The study, conducted in Liberia, points to the deep…
In the survey 75 per cent of women said they disliked their body The study, conducted by Weight Watchers, surveyed 2,000 people A whopping 66 per cent of women admit to being ‘ashamed’ of their shape 60 per cent of women…
James Clay, 70, of Lancasire, visited Dr Roger Hughlock’s surgery in 2003 He endured painful fitting of bridges, teeth extraction and bone loss Mr Clay missed his grandson’s christening as a result of severe pain Second dentist said work shouldn’t…
There aren’t many women who would relish the prospect of a naked photoshoot. But after shedding more than 25 stone between them, six women have showed off their newfound body confidence by shedding their clothes to appear in the nude. …
As the weather gets hotter, it’s tempting to keep food in the fridge But keeping it cool doesn’t necessarily keep it fresher for longer Experts have drawn up a list of foods that do just as well in the cupboard…
Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Life Science Technology (CLST) in Japan have used a new non-invasive PET scanning technique to obtain images of neuron proliferation in the subventricular zone and subgranular zone of the hippocampal dentate gyrus. Neurogenesis in…
Since time immemorial, older generations have fretted over the sexual habits of young people. In today’s world, however, elders might just be wondering why young people are having so little sex, according to a new study by San Diego State…
Cancer cells need oxygen to survive, as do most other life forms, but scientists had never tracked their search for oxygen in their early growth stages until now — a step toward a deeper understanding of one way cancer spreads…
Cancer immunotherapy drugs that block the inhibitory PD-1 pathway have shown success in clinical trials and are now FDA-approved for melanoma, lung cancer and bladder cancer. Yet many patients’ tumors do not respond to these drugs. Scientists from Emory Vaccine…
Valley Fever, a potentially deadly dust-borne fungal disease, should be easier to diagnose and treat thanks to a testing technology developed by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Northern Arizona University (NAU), and now protected by a patent issued…
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