Denee Mallon of Albuquerque, New Mexico, just made medical history by having Medicare cover the cost of her sex reassignment surgery and probably being the oldest who had undergone sex change at age 74.
Vittorio Hernandez
Jan 05, 2015
Researchers at the University of Scranton published a study in the Journal of Clinical Psychology that revealed that out of forty five percent of Americans that make new year's resolutions, only around eight percent of them actually succeed in keeping to the resolutions that they make.
India Ashok
Jan 03, 2015
A recent study conducted in the University of Colorado Cancer Centre suggests that there is a way to curb cancerous cells from reproducing, by reprogramming the stem cells after radiation.
India Ashok
Dec 31, 2014
A new study explored the possibility that people with diabetes, who have unreliable access to medical supplies and food, may have more trouble controlling their diabetes than people who don't seem to have the same issues.
India Ashok
Dec 31, 2014
An experimental programme conducted by the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam has come up with a new treatment procedure for people with arthritis.
India Ashok
Dec 31, 2014
Scientists who have been working on finding causes of developmental disorders, may have found twelve new issues that could be attributed to cause developmental disorders.
India Ashok
Dec 30, 2014
A recent study suggests that reading e-books right before going to bed, may result in disturbed sleep patterns as well as alertness during the following day.
India Ashok
Dec 30, 2014
New developments in bioengineering make it possible to create functional replacements for impaired human organs in the future.
Jenny Michelle Panganiban
Dec 29, 2014
A recent study suggests that smartphones, especially those that are touch screen enabled may be reshaping the human brain.
India Ashok
Dec 24, 2014
Recent studies have suggested that natural remedies might help in slowing down the aging process.
India Ashok
Dec 24, 2014
Researchers have taken a stab at identifying what truly makes the human mind smile and how it can affect an individual's mental state.
India Ashok
Dec 23, 2014
Recent studies may have found a link between the development of autism, and exposure to pollution during pregnancy.
India Ashok
Dec 23, 2014
A study has revealed that an experimental Ebola vaccine tested right among African nationals had yielded early promising results.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Dec 23, 2014
Researchers found that ibuprofen extended the life span of a human by 12 years.
Afza Kandrikar Fathima
Dec 23, 2014
The scientific community received a strong blow to the gut when Japanese researchers announced that their supposed breakthrough research on stem cells proved to yield no positive results.
India Ashok
Dec 22, 2014
Researchers at UCLA have been successful in developing a lens-free microscope that is able to detect cancer as well as other cell abnormalities, developing at a cellular level.
India Ashok
Dec 22, 2014
A research by Dr Laura McCoy found that the secret for fighting against HIV was llamas as it produced an antibody that was smaller than ones produced by humans.
Afza Kandrikar Fathima
Dec 20, 2014
A research by two scientists from Queensland showed that only 7 percent of men felt the pain of their partner.
Afza Kandrikar Fathima
Dec 20, 2014
The fatal Ebola virus that has killed some 6,915 could be cured by at least 53 existing drugs, researchers said.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Dec 19, 2014
It is important for people with cardiovascular conditions to seek advice regarding sexual activity from their doctors.
India Ashok
Dec 17, 2014
A recent study suggests that Australian patients are choosing to opt for online health communities over their doctors for medical advice.
India Ashok
Dec 17, 2014
Scientists at the London Imperial College and at the University of Glasgow have been working together with a private organisation called Imperial Innovations, to successfully develop a new ingredient that may help reduce hunger.
India Ashok
Dec 17, 2014
A group of Australian scientists have made the vital discovery of an antibody, which could effectively limit the spread of dengue fever around the globe.
India Ashok
Dec 17, 2014
A study showed that diabetic patients with hypoglycaemia were at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Afza Kandrikar Fathima
Dec 17, 2014
The influence of white, blue and clear glass on the flavour points were tested by the researchers and it was found that the white mug's coffee had a more bitter taste to it.
Afza Kandrikar Fathima
Dec 16, 2014
A new elastic and sensor-laden material can be used to enhance the functionality of artificial limbs.
Jenny Michelle Panganiban
Dec 16, 2014
Stem cells research now has an additional feather in it's cap. Scientists are in the process of developing a viable method by which to use stem cells to create artificial human blood in laboratories.
India Ashok
Dec 15, 2014
Spiders are said to have an organ called the "slit sensible," which helps them sense movement and scientists have developed a sensor similar to the working of the spider.
Afza Kandrikar Fathima
Dec 15, 2014
Cells from one's body could be used to make organs for the purpose of treating medical conditions.
Afza Kandrikar Fathima
Dec 12, 2014
Researchers have invented a new way by which to use nanotechnology to lock in malaria parasites from affecting the human body.
India Ashok
Dec 12, 2014