Category: Health News

When you think about going bald, you’re probably thinking about male pattern baldness, a permanent and basically irreversible form of hair loss. Male pattern baldness tends to start with a receding hairline and thinning on the crown, which usually becomes more pronounced over time. But if you don’t have male pattern baldness, and you start

A doctor may recommend a wet mount test if a person reports vaginal symptoms, including: itching odor pain unusual discharge In this article, we explore the wet mount procedure and the issues it can help to diagnose. We also describe how to prepare, what to expect during the test, and what results can show. Finally,

It’s a commuter’s nightmare – sitting down on the bus or train only to discover that your phone battery has hit the red. How will you check those all important emails now? Or post that amusing Tweet you just thought of? A simple solution might be to charge your phone overnight, so it’s ready to

The sign takes its name from a German neurologist called Johann Hoffman. Other names for the sign include digital reflex, snapping reflex, or the Jacobson reflex. The Hoffman’s sign test is not the only test a doctor will use to see if a person has nerve damage because the test can be positive even when

‘Artificial’ kidney that could mean thousands won’t need dialysis or a transplant Implant that mimics functions of the human kidney could begin trials this year  It could be a life-saving option for patients with chronic kidney disease If successful it would save patients from dialysis or needing a transplant A coffee cup-sized implant that mimics the

Chrissy Teigen asked us to help her figure out what is going on with her boobs—so we did. On Sunday, she shared a video that was simply captioned, “Help.” In the nine-second clip, she seeks an answer from the social media world. “Please look at my veins going to my milky boobs,” she pleads. “What is

Your kitchen towel may harbor a number of different bacteria, a new study finds. But does that mean your towel can actually make you sick? Although the new finding may sound gross, it doesn't mean you should ditch your kitchen towel; experts said the bacteria found on the towels in this study aren't particularly concerning

What makes someone go from simply being hungry to full-on “hangry”? More than just a simple drop in blood sugar, this combination of hunger and anger may be a complicated emotional response involving an interplay of biology, personality and environmental cues, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “We all know that hunger

Multiple barriers may stop high-risk individuals from accessing an HIV drug that can reduce the subsequent risk of infection, according to a new University of Michigan study. Researchers outlined solutions that would help overcome barriers that make it harder for underserved populations to access pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported

HGTV’s Fixer Upper may have ended, but Joanna Gaines shows no signs of slowing down: The busy mom is starring in a new series called Behind the Design and recently launched a restaurant with husband Chip. Oh, and she’s expecting her fifth child this summer. We recently had the chance to chat with Gaines at an

Purdue University researchers think the gap between a psychologists’ diagnosis and a patient’s self-evaluation might not be as extreme as previously perceived when both are using the same evaluation tools. The research findings are published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. They lessen concerns that people lack awareness of their own personality pathology.

How 53-year-old retail worker became one of the first NHS patients to be saved by ‘miracle’ cancer treatment Eighteen months on from successful treatment for an aggressive type of skin cancer, Tina Manning, 53, of Luton, faced the words no patient wants to hear The cancer was back — and it had spread to her brain

Several studies have suggested that intensive musical training enhances children’s linguistic skills. Such training, however, is not available to all children. Researchers at Cognitive Brain Research Unit in the University of Helsinki studied in a community setting whether a low-cost, weekly music playschool provided to 5-6-year-old children in kindergartens affects their linguistic abilities. The children

Scientists have developed an algorithm that predicts potentially dangerous low blood pressure, or hypotension, that can occur during surgery. The algorithm identifies hypotension 15 minutes before it occurs in 84 percent of cases, the researchers report in a new study published in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American

An international team of researchers including USC scientists has found scores of new genetic markers in DNA code that increase prostate cancer risk — powerful knowledge likely to prove useful to detect and prevent the disease. Focusing on DNA of more than 140,000 men worldwide, researchers were able to identify 63 new genetic markers associated

You've just claimed a spot on the beach; the sun is rising overhead, and you're looking forward to a relaxing day of sea and sun. And speaking of sun — you mustn't forget to apply a generous layer of protective sunblock. But when you reach for your tube of sunscreen, you notice that it's long

The influx of brands from South Korea keeps building in the U.S. The latest, Banila Co., which just launched an e-shop on Amazon, offers a new twist — simplicity.“We are different. Our products are hybrid — simply four steps, 0,1,2,3, versus the K-beauty 10-step regimen,” said Banila Co. USA general manager Juhan Kim.The shortened process

Two newly developed blood tests may help moms-to-be accurately answer this ever-popular question: When is your baby due? One blood test can predict gestational age and delivery date, while the other can flag some women who are at risk for premature delivery, according to a new study. However, both tests are still in the beginning

The drug — which is activated by shining light down an optical fiber implanted in the brain — reduced Parkinson’s symptoms and improved motor function in mice. In a paper about the work now published in the Journal of Controlled Release, the international team suggests that the “light-operated” drug could potentially treat other movement disorders.

Could you be that person who exercises at 6am? Experts share 7 tips that make morning workouts so much easier Just 10 minutes of exercise a day triggers a ‘runner’s high’ in your brain But most of us find excuses to skip a morning workout – from ‘I’m tired’ to ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ Anna