HEALTH & MEDICINE

A new study shows that wild geese may carry bird flu virus on their wings when they migrate. The study uses GPS tracking data of four species of Asian wild fowl and genetic analysis of the virus to suggest that the strain H5N1 travels along migratory flyways.

An American man with the rare medical condition called diphallia has just released a book sharing his experiences of having two working penises.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An experimental programme conducted by the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam has come up with a new treatment procedure for people with arthritis.

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.

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.

New developments in bioengineering make it possible to create functional replacements for impaired human organs in the future.

A recent study suggests that smartphones, especially those that are touch screen enabled may be reshaping the human brain.

Recent studies have suggested that natural remedies might help in slowing down the aging process.

Researchers have taken a stab at identifying what truly makes the human mind smile and how it can affect an individual's mental state.

Recent studies may have found a link between the development of autism, and exposure to pollution during pregnancy.

A study has revealed that an experimental Ebola vaccine tested right among African nationals had yielded early promising results.

Researchers found that ibuprofen extended the life span of a human by 12 years.

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.

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.

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.

A research by two scientists from Queensland showed that only 7 percent of men felt the pain of their partner.

The fatal Ebola virus that has killed some 6,915 could be cured by at least 53 existing drugs, researchers said.

It is important for people with cardiovascular conditions to seek advice regarding sexual activity from their doctors.

A recent study suggests that Australian patients are choosing to opt for online health communities over their doctors for medical advice.

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.

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.

A study showed that diabetic patients with hypoglycaemia were at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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.

A new elastic and sensor-laden material can be used to enhance the functionality of artificial limbs.

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.