WASHINGTON – The U.S. government is beginning research into a possible vaccine for the mosquito-borne Zika virus that is suspected of causing an unusual birth defect as it spreads in Latin America.Don't expect protection anytime soon — vaccine development typically takes years."This is…

A British mother misdiagnosed with depression reportedly died Sunday night after a brain tumor claimed her life.Express.co.uk reported that 21-year-old Hollie Turner, of Essex, first went to the doctor’s office in April 2013 shortly after her 2-year-old daughter, Myah, was born. She reported feeling…

Encouraging people to eat healthy fats such as those found in olive oil or fish could help prevent more than a million deaths from heart disease worldwide each year, according to a new study.In fact, the number of deaths from heart disease due to…

Certain foods have been shown to decrease heart disease risk by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and raising HDL (good) cholesterol. And while you probably know about the cholesterol-busting powers of fish, oatmeal, red wine, beans, and olive oil, if you’re looking for something new…

Some older patients may receive screening for breast or prostate cancer even though the tests aren't recommended because they aren't expected to live long enough to benefit from treatment, a U.S. study suggests.Screening isn't advised for patients with a life expectancy of less than…

For decades, scientists believed that excess body fat was mere storage for unused calories. However, research conducted over the past 20 years suggests added fat is more than a little extra cushion—fat cells are actually “toxic factories,” each one producing inflammatory cytokines (chemical messengers of…

What Is Eczema?Eczema is a chronic disorder that causes inflammations on the epidermis, or outermost layer of the skin. This disease is characterized by skin rashes and scaling of the skin on different areas of the body. Most often, eczema is an inherited disease…

The natural color of the hair follicle is due to the presence of a color pigment called melanin. However, when the melanin pigment cells located at hair roots declines it leads to premature gray hair.Graying of hair is a natural process when one ages,…

People try to control their weight by controlling the food they eat. It is not only the food that you eat cause weight gain but, you have to watch what you are drinking if you want to lose weight. Though we think the fruit juices…

Kiwi is a rare fruit that has countless health benefits. Kiwi or Chinese gooseberry is a native fruit of China. In China, people use Kiwi for several nutritional and medicinal uses. However, the fruit became popular in New Zealand and the people of this country…