HEALTH & MEDICINE

Find out what is Rubble Bucket Challenge trending now on social media networks.

Sonia Kruger, who announced over the weekend that she is 16-weeks pregnant, after conceiving through IVF, said in a recent interview that she is paranoid of losing her baby.

Ebola's experimental drug had raised many hopes.

Prolonged obesity and the habit of overeating over a period of time causes structural changes in the brain. A study revealed that this leads to the damage of signaling pathways in the hypothalamus in the brain, the part that regulates metabolism.

A research conducted by University of Huddersfield scientist Dr Olumayokun Olajide, who specializes in the anti-inflammatory properties of natural products, has found that a compound that is found in pomegranate can slow the development of Alzheimer's disease and its symptoms. Not just Alzheimer's it is seen to reduce the inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's disease.

Researchers from Arizona State University discovered the genetic recipe for lizard tail generation.

Jennifer Aniston is not in favor of cosmetic surgery to stay ageless but prefers to age naturally.

The experimental drug ZMapp to counter the deadly Ebola virus seemed to be working. Its first human recipients, American missionaries Dr Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, have been discharged by Emory University Hospital. Both have been declared as virus-free, safe for release and ok to go home.

Even if their group has denied to give their participation to a government campaign, doctors in Canada remain against smoking marijuana, be it for medicinal purposes or not.

Without consulting to a Doctor 2000 teenagers daily using prescription drugs in US; cause of the injury death in US in 2010 was drug over dose.

Having a hectic schedule and a busy lifestyle reduces the desire of having sexual intercourse or love making, sex therapists said. Decrease in sexual urge due to busy schedule is a universal problem.

New study with 'shock-and-kill' was published in Cell journal that can flush out viral reservoirs in infected cells and later killed by boosted immune system leading to the possibility of no remission.

Camel milk with extreme high in iron, vitamin, protein and calcium, might cure diabetes, autism and few types of allergies. It is easily digestible for those who are lactose intolerance.

ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s disease, motor neuron disease—it comes in various names, but they all spell out one thing: perennial immobility.

The US National Institute of Health said it is developing a new system to monitor emerging drug trends that will help health experts respond quickly to potential outbreaks of illicit drugs such as heroin and to identify increased use of designer synthetic compounds

Robotic-assisted surgical system mimics the actions of a human hand and according to Herald Scotland, the Scottish Government has pledged £1 million to buy it.

A drug called ruxolitinib could restore full hair growth in three patients suffering from alopecia baldness within five months.

Few career-oriented professional women in New York gathered at a first-of-its-kind "egg freezing" party last week. The get-together was sponsored by a company called EggBanxx. The purpose was to discuss about a scientific method to freeze their eggs to use it later when they decide to reproduce.

Zosia Russell Mamet, or Zosia Mamet, popularly known as the Girls star revealed in the current issue of Glamour magazine that she has had weight issues and has been struggling with an eating disorder since childhood.

Liberia's military troops have been given explicit orders to shoot people trying to cross the border from Ebola-afflicted neighbour Sierra Leone.

Erection problems, mostly faced by older men, can now be avoided by having sex more often. This can reduce the risks of erectile dysfunction or developing erectile problems to a great extent.

Investors in the healthcare sector who want to diversify their portfolio can look into investing in a new entrant with a promising lead product like BioCorRx, Inc. (BICX).

A two drug combination can help overweight people lose weight and curb obesity. It was revealed in a study conducted by researchers at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

Two food bloggers, Ella Woodward and Saskia, shared health recipes specially packed with super green powder to help you loose weight.

The three main groups representing 80,000 Canadian doctors have thumbed down calls of federal government for them to support an upcoming anti-drug campaign. The drive, meant to target young people, had become highly political, they said.

The death of 63-year-old Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams, who allegedly committed suicide in his California home Monday, has raised several questions on mental health and well being. Debates and theories about dealing with depression are being discussed since that is being cited as the main reason for Robin Williams’ suicide.

Digital literacy, which includes activities such as internet or web browsing, and emailing, can improve memory, revealed a study conducted by researchers at the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina in Brazil.

Scientists at the University of Southampton have created a molecule that causes cancer cells to self-destruct and die by injecting salt into them.

A review of local authorities' strategies to improve health and wellbeing in their local population has been found to be inadequate to fully address the impact of alcohol abuse in their community.