Over 17 million people in the U.S. suffer from diabetes. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, blurred vision, itchy skin, frequent or reoccurring infections and numbness of hands or feet. But the truth is you can learn Chinese Qi Gong to prevent

Post from: Mesothelioma WatchThe Canadian Labor Congress is calling for a ban of all asbestos mining in Canada, even though a recent study on the cancer risks of asbestos has not yet been released. Seven scientific and medical experts, hired

The study does not prove that gingko biloba is useless in preventing Alzheimer's disease in people younger than 75. The study subjects were older 75 and the chances are good that these people may have already experienced damage in their

Carrots have been modified to have higher amounts of calcium, according to studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists who report that the research could be used to add this valuable nutrient to other crops.

On Nov 18, Bret of Google Mobile team announced on his blog that the search giant just launched an updated version of the Google Mobile App that allows a user to do a Google web search using his voice.

Use of cancer drug Avastin as part of chemotherapy raises the risk of blood clots in the veins by 30 percent, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

As part of its ongoing strategy to address the present problem with melamine contamination of consumer products exported from the People's Republic of China, FDA has expanded its import controls on Chinese dairy products, and food and feed products manufactured

Zein, a major corn protein, is primarily used in specialty coatings, such as for paper. Now, improved methods of purifying and modifying zein devised by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists could usher in new cosmetic and biomedical applications as well.

News broke that the search giant Google announced on Nov 18 that it just launched a new version of Google Mobile App which allows users to enter their search query by voice. But this new feature comes in U.S. English

Bad news always spreads faster and gets remembered longer than one can imagine. News media still has not forgotten Ashley Dupré, a 23-year-old New Jersey girl who once worked as a high end escort involved in the scandal that led

A miracle! An American girl without a heart was kept alive for about four months by a custom-built artificial blood-pumping device until she was able to find a donated heart and received the transplant, doctors said Wednesday.

Many may not notice that the third Thursday of November, which this year falls on November 20th, is designated as the Great American Smokeout, an annual event that encourages smokers to quit for at least one day.

Want to burn some fat? Cut your intake of bad cholesterol. A new study published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE suggests that the so-called bad cholesterol or low density lipoprotein inhibits the breakdown of fat in cells of peripheral

Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure? Most people don't know that they have hypertension until it is too late.This is because high blood pressure often shows no symptoms.New research shows that medicines are not the only treatment option

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables " is the most vital advice to following a healthy diet . If you include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your regular diet routine, you will find it easier to maintain normal

Most of the pregnant women experience heartburn at some point or other during their entire pregnancy period. Heartburn during pregnancy takes place due to number of reasons like increased levels of body hormones, poor diet and many more. However, it

Walking also has psychological benefits for you. It is mood-enhancing and can help combat depression. It can build stamina, confidence and energy and help to reduce the risk of stress and anxiety.

A recent poll shows that three-quarters of Americans want Obama to tackle healthcare reform during his first term in office.

Marking the 10th anniversary since the major settlement with American tobacco companies took place, health officials announced that US cigarette consumption has dropped by more than 25%.

Many members of the armed forces believe that asbestos is something out of the past and, in many cases, it is. But, because asbestos resists heat, it is very useful in military applications and was used extensively through the 1970s,