MEDICINE

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered bad cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Health departments throughout the country are urging residents to take precautions, including removing sources of standing water, avoiding mosquito-prone areas and applying a mosquito repellent.

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered bad cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, researchers reported on Tuesday.

Only 14 percent of obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States provide abortions, according to researchers at the University of Chicago and Duke University. That is down from 22 percent when a similar survey was conducted in 2008.

New research indicates that a cholesterol-friendly diet rich in soy products and tree nuts can decrease LDL (bad cholesterol) more effectively than a low-saturated-fat diet.

A lawyer representing the Kentucky man who testified against Dr. John Patterson in the Shelby County Circuit Court, the doctor who amputated Seaton's penis without asking his permission, told jurors on Monday his client doesn't feel like a man.

Scientists from the University of Birmingham found that a modified form of Ecstasy (MDMA) could be used in treating melanoma, lymphoma, and leukemia, after scientists modified the drug to increase its tumor-killing properties.

Amy Winehouse toxicology results turned out to be inconclusive, and no illegal drugs were found in her system. The 27-year-old singer was found dead on July 23 in her London home. The toxicology tests were carried out to determine the cause of death, as initial autopsy results also came out inconclusive.

Rats, when infected with the parasite toxoplasma, showed activity in the region of the brain that is signals sexual interest, a Stanford University study released last week says.

Hospitals are now treating more than 90 percent of the U.S. heart attack patients within their recommended 90 minutes of arrival, a new study released on Monday in the journal Circulation said.

A new broad-spectrum antiviral drug can cure 15 different virus strains in 11 mammalian cells including humans, a new research indicates.

A lawyer representing the Kentucky man who testified against Dr. John Patterson in the Shelby County Circuit Court, the doctor who amputated Seaton's penis without asking his permission, told jurors on Monday his client doesn't feel like a man.

A new study adds to evidence that bone drugs may play a role in suppressing cancer development, although there is still no proof that taking the medications would stave off malignancies.

A German study found that dogs can reliably sniff out lung cancer on an affected patient's breath.

Marriage plays a big factor when it comes to long-term survival following the recovery of heart bypass surgery, a study has shown.

Black scientists are ten percent less likely to receive a biomedical research grant than an equally qualified white applicant

While it's not time for emergency measures, the patient still needs the drip.

When Maggie looks into the mirror she sees a thin girl holding up a small pink dress. But in reality, Maggie is a chubby young girl who is trouble by her weight. That's a description of what is seen on the cover of an upcoming children's book titled Maggie Goes On A Diet, written by Paul Michael Kramer. The book is set to come out on Oct. 16, but has been getting much criticism from parents, pediatricians and nutritionists.

A team of international scientists have discovered exactly how a human egg captures a sperm in the fertilization process, which could lead to better fertility drugs.

For some people, living a single life is full of fun and freedom, but it has some serious side effects that one can't afford to ignore. A new study has revealed that people who do not have their other half could have serious health issues and might die much earlier.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Wednesday approved the Roche-manufactured drug Zelboraf, for the first-line treatment of both metastatic and unresectable types of melanoma, reportedly the most dangerous type of skin cancer.