Hospital privacy curtains may harm your health
In a recent study, researchers found that without timely intervention, privacy curtains in hospitals can become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria and pose a...
Secondhand smoke may lead to heart rhythm disorders
In a new study, researchers found that continuous indoor exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke triggers changes in the heart's electrical activity, known as cardiac...
How plastic water bottles could harm your health
In a recent study, researchers from Texas A&M found that exposure to dietary exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA can worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel...
Scientists test vaccine that may treat opioid abuse
In a new study, researchers report that they are testing a vaccine against opioid abuse developed by the Scripps Research Institute in California.
The vaccine...
Healthcare providers—not hackers—could leak more of your data
Your personal identity may fall at the mercy of sophisticated hackers on many websites.
But when it comes to health data breaches, hospitals, doctors offices,...
Scientists find a new treatment for peanut allergy
In a new study, researchers found that controlled ingestion of peanut protein could help build tolerance in peanut allergy sufferers.
They say an oral immunotherapy...
Common chemical BBP in food factory could lead to obesity
In a recent study, researchers found that benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a chemical commonly used in the food-manufacturing process, may increase fat stores in...
Only 12% of American adults have healthy metabolism functions
In a new study, researchers found that the prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is 'alarmingly low,' even among people who are of...
The dark side of common antibiotics
In a recent study, researchers found that the use of ciprofloxacin and other antibiotics of the class of fluoroquinolones is linked to disruption of...
4 tips to deal with the flu season
A recent report from the Conversation said the 2017-2018 flu season was historically severe.
According to scientists, public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were...