Former President Jimmy Carter Visits 10-Year-Old Cancer Survivor
Ten-year-old cancer survivor Carter Beckhard-Suozzi’s dream was fulfilled when former president came to pay the boy a visit.
Zika Found in Common House Mosquitoes in Brazil
It seems the Zika virus is showing no signs of slowing in Brazil, where researchers have found that the virus is present even in many house mosquitoes.
Researchers to Trial Ketamine as a Treatment for Alcoholism
Researchers are looking for volunteers to be injected with ketamine to evaluate whether or not it can be used as a treatment for alcoholism.
This State Set the Record by Powering 6 Million Homes with Solar Energy
California is taking the lead on solar and renewable energy, requiring that 33 percent of electricity come from the sun and wind by 2020.
Study: Fracking may Increase Asthma Flare ups by 50%
A new study suggests that fracking may contribute to higher instances of asthma, with those living near fracking sites having trouble with controlling asthma.
Greek Scientists Find a ‘Way to Reverse Menopause’
Researchers in Greece have developed a new blood treatment that can supposedly help post-menopausal women have children at any age.
Two Children’s Hospitals Help Kids Recover Using Pokemon Go
Two hospitals have capitalized on the craze of the virtual reality game Pokemon Go to help motivate their patients to get out of bed and boost their morale.
Black Beans Recalled After Pen Found in Product
Hy-Vee, which is based in Des Moines, Iowa, has recently recalled several varieties of black beans due to a pen being found in one of the cans by a customer.
Research: Diabetes Drugs Don’t Benefit Cardiovascular Health
A study found that 9 classes of diabetes drugs thought to help lower the risk of a major cardiovascular incident do not increase survival rates in those with Type 2 diabetes.
Researchers Say This Diet Greatly Protects Against Disease
A new meta-analysis suggests that even high-fat Mediterranean diets reduce the risk of heart problems, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and other health problems.
Scientists May Soon Make Muscles and Bones from Human Stem Cells Quickly
Scientists have mapped the signals needed to make bone, heart muscle and other cells types from human stem cells within a matter of days.
Apple and GlaxoSmithKline Team Up for an Arthritis Study
GlaxoSmithKline announced that it will be partnering up with Apple to conduct a study on rheumatoid arthritis – using Apple’s ‘ResearchKit.’
New Zika Case Raises Questions on Transmission
An unnamed individual in Utah has been reported to be carrying the Zika virus, but no one is quite sure how the virus was transmitted to the person.
New Dinosaur with Tiny T-Rex Arms Discovered
Archaeologists have discovered a predatory beast similar to a T-rex. The new dinosaur, called Gualicho shinyae, was found in Argentina.
The Healing Power of Tualang Honey
A honey harvested from the rainforest – known as Tualang Honey – has been shown to treat breast cancer, prevent cardiovascular disease, and more.
Bar-S Foods Recalls Products Due to Possible Listeria
Bar-S Foods Company is now recalling over 372,684 pounds of chicken, pork hot dogs, and corn dogs due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
New Study Suggests Alzheimer’s May Be in the Brain as Young as Preschool
A gene which may be related to Alzheimer’s disease can show itself as early as preschool, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology.
