Kids still treated on adult psychiatric wards
Dozens of children and young people with mental health problems are still being treated on wards containing adults with sometimes severe psychiatric problems.
New figures...
Infant death rate due to pneumonia declines, says new research
A recent study on child mortality across the world has indicated that despite remarkable improvement in health conditions, the under-five rate of mortality between...
Scientists Find Link Between “Screen Time” and Sleep Quality
Science has lent its final verdict on smartphones causing insomnia. Indeed, they are one of the culprits behind not getting a restful night of...
Historic pub McSorley’s has been closed by the health department
McSorley’s Old Ale House was shut down Thursday after health inspectors found rats, as well as food being kept at incorrect temperatures.
The tavern, which...
Gorilla euthanized at Columbus Zoo, Report
A 31-year-old western lowland gorilla died Thursday after failing to recover from anesthesia after a medical procedure.
On its Facebook page, the Zoo said the...
Constipation may be a risk factor for kidney disease, new study finds
Scientists have discovered a link between constipation and renal failure; people with constipation had a 13% higher likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease and...
Cempra Antibiotic narrowly wins support of FDA panel
An FDA panel has voted 7-6 that Cempra’s ($CEMP) new antibiotic solithromycin should be recommended for U.S. regulatory approval--coming days after its shares plummeted...
Bacteria in mouth ‘linked’ to migraines, says new research
Study shows sufferers have higher levels of bacteria involved in processing nitrates, and could explain why some foods appear to act as migraine triggers.
Researchers...
Separated Twins Begin Recovery: Parents meet conjoined twins for the first time after surgery
Parents of Twin Boys Joined At The Head Say God Is Their 'Biggest Hero' After Successful Surgery to Separate Them.
Forty medical experts at a...
Do you really need high intensity fitness classes or videos to lose weight?
Everyone would love to look like the group fitness instructor in our health club classes or instructional videos. Do you really think taking a...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
