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Technique to convert nerve cells into light-sensitive rods essential for vision is a 'big deal', experts say

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday afternoon that 107 people from 21 states, including North Carolina, have reported contracting the measles.

The FDA's recall of the blood pressure drug valsartan is a reminder that China controls much of the U.S. drug supply.

Glaucoma may be one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in Canada, but surprisingly little is known about what actually causes it. Now, U.S. researchers think they have found evidence that the eye disease might actually be caused by an autoimm

Yogurt is undeniably a super-food, and science backs the fact.

Rich in protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, certain 'good' bacteria, and many essential vitamins, Yogurt has a number of health benefits.

Taking just one serving a day can go a long way in ensuring one's general good health.

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Blue light from smartphones are dangerous for your eyes. According to a new study, prolonged exposure to blue light might speed up macular degeneration and lead to blindness.

A New Hampshire medical center says an air freshener near an air circulation system is the likely cause of sickness among 10 staff members at the Epping Regional Health Center.

A jury has found that the weed killers Roundup and Ranger Pro, manufactured by Monsanto, were considered to be substantial factors contributing to the terminal cancer of a former Benicia School District groundskeeper. As a result of this, Monsanto is expe

Interestingly, a new study that was published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine in Jan 2014 revealed that Lyme disease may be contagious and could be a sexually transmitted disease.

A nasal spray sold under the CVS Health brand is being recalled because it may lead to life-threatening infections for certain patients, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Product Quest Manufacturing, maker of the CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Reli

Nevada's population continues to balloon, but since 2005 its physician-to-patient ratio has remained "pretty darn flat" despite efforts to attract evada's population continues to balloon, but since 2005 its physician-to-patient ratio has remained "pretty darn flat" despite efforts to attract .

Weekends often involve partying and plenty of alcohol. However, things can get ugly the next morning if there's a hangover. Hangovers can be frustratingly bad, with their annoying hotchpotch of nausea, headache, stomach-ache, and lethargy. So, here are 5 home remedies that help cure hangovers.

State health officials say there's been a steep increase in the number of human cases of West Nile virus in North Dakota. ... Symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, body aches and rash. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says most people infected with West Nile don't experience

The American Medical Association begged the Department of Justice to block the $69 billion pending merger between CVS and Aetna, saying the union will kill competition and raise drug prices.

It's now been some time since the growing season for romaine lettuce in the Yuma, Arizona, region came to a close, and it was a pretty interesting year for farmers in the area. In May, tainted lettuce claimed dozens of victims, and by the time things

Eight states reporting the little suckers. No evidence they're carrying disease—yet. The tick, the Asian longhorned tick (or Haemaphysalis longicornis), has the potential to transmit an assortment of nasty diseases to humans, including an emerging virus that kills up to 30 percent of victims.

A tick species that's native to Asia has now spread to the United States, and it's popping up in numerous places along the East Coast

Optimal timing to reduce mortality after hip surgery in medically stable older patients is on the day of admission or the following day, according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

An all-time favorite of Indian households, particularly in the North, desi, home-made ghee has, of late, started losing its old charm and popularity as more and more people are moulding their choices to Western alternatives.

Though these oils are actually quite healthy, that doesn't mean

The parasite lives in rats and is spread by snails as they crawl on garden vegetables spread have infected 30 people across the mainland U.S. and Hawaii, the CDC says.