Health

Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widespread. At the first signs of pain, many people think nothing of popping a pain relief pill. But …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that has existed among human populations for thousands of years. Caused by a bacterium, tuberculosis was perhaps at its deadliest during the 19th century, when …

Mononucleosis, often called the kissing disease, is a viral illness most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus is transferred through saliva, such as through kissing, coughing, sneezing, or …

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects over 6 million people and results in over 100,000 deaths globally every year. The disease typically occurs in those over 60, …

If you’re like most Americans, you probably began drifting apart from some of your friends in your mid-twenties. This is caused by our social interests shifting from friends to our …

Anyone who has spent any time in a hospital has seen nurses walking around in hospital scrubs. The original purpose of scrubs was for use by hospital personnel before surgery …

One of the best ways to transform your physique and to reach your health and fitness goals is by doing sprints. A study conducted in 1994 had two participant groups …

Researchers studying Hutchison-Gilford progeria syndrome have discovered protein functions that could help healthy people live longer lives. Hutchison-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes its victims …

Antibiotic resistance is becoming a crisis in the United States, especially in hospitals. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.7 million patients acquire healthcare-associated infections, and many …

A recent study by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center found that frequent use of e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking. The study looked at over 24,000 former cigarette smokers, …