Healthcare

Philips and Russian nuclear agency to produce early cancer detection equipment

ROSATOM, Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation and the Royal Philips Electronics have come together to help modernize nuclear medical facilities in Russian hospitals and develop an ecosystem for the nuclear medicine industry in Russia.

Nuclear medicine is an important medical imaging technique used to diagnose cancer at an early stage

Guide to that perfect cup of tea

It is no secret, that tea tempers the spirit, dispels lassitude, relieves fatigue and refreshes the mind and body, but the big question is how does one prepare a perfect morning cuppa?

Watching too much TV can kill you -- study

Watching too much TV can make you sick or even can kill you, warns a new study carried out by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).

Now zap that severe headache with a remote control

Here is some heartening news for people who have tried various destructive procedures but failed miserably to find relief from intractable headaches.

Chimp attack victim Charla Nash gets new face

Charla Nash, the Stamford, Conn. woman who was nearly eaten to death by a 200-pound rampaging chimpanzee, has received a new face, thanks to a ground-breaking transplant surgery she underwent last month at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Cleveland Clinic to wind up Huron Hospital in 90 days

Cleveland Clinic announced Monday that its Huron Hospital will cease operations in the next 90 days.

Why striking the right work-life balance is vital for your health

When it comes to well-being, it’s vitally important to strike the right work-life balance. While it can be tempting to put in plenty of unpaid overtime in an effort to impress management – especially if you’re new to a job – by doing so you could be having a negative effect on your health.

Government proposes guidelines for kids' food ads

The Federal Trade Commission along with the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed voluntary principles of advertising food products for children on Thursday.

NY doctor arrested in Cambodia for having sex with boy, 14

A New York doctor working as a volunteer in a Cambodian children's hospital has been arrested for sexually abusing an underage boy, according to multiple online tabloid reports.

Bullying in school linked to violence at home--CDC

Bullying in schools is a worldwide problem. Bullying happens everyday in Middle School, and during the middle school years it is especially common. Now, a new U.S. study finds that this phenomenon may be linked to violence at home.

Pesticide exposure in pregnancy linked to lower IQ in kids

Children are more likely to have measurable problems with intelligence, memory, and attention if their mothers were exposed to certain pesticides during pregnancy, according to three new studies.

Relay for Life raises $19000 despite rain and cold- report

The cold and rain of Saturday night could not stop student organizations from being assembled at the Pieratt Student Recreation Field for UK’s Relay for Life walk, and the event has successfully raised a large amount of $19000 to benefit the American Cancer Society, says a report.