Seventeen deaths reported in Congo as Ebola outbreak confirmed
KINSHASA (Reuters) – At least 17 people have died in an area of northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo where health officials have now confirmed an outbreak of Ebola, the health…
Avatars help schizophrenia patients silence tormenting voices – futuris
People with schizophrenia are volunteering for a European research project to help the control and perhaps even silence the tormenting voices in their heads by confronting a computer avatar… source
How to Care for Gray Hair in African-Americans : Health Advice
Subscribe Now: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ehowhealth Watch More: http://www.youtube.com/ehowhealth A healthy and balanced diet is one of the many important ways that… source
Outlawing legal highs – on the frontline
The explosion in new drugs often known as legal highs has become a major headache for governments across Europe. These new psychoactive substances exploded onto Europe’s club and drug scene……
African Americans and Health Disparities, Dr. BHusaini1
Comments With Dr. James Haney Presents*African American Health Disparities, with Dr. BHusaini, Director of the Health Center @ Tennessee State University, who points out the health disparities… source
Fact checking fake health and medical news on the internet (The Investigators with Diana Swain)
Fake health news on the internet: ‘White Coat, Black Art’ host Dr. Brian Goldman joins Diana to discuss the problem of fake health news online. ‘White Coat … source
Surgeons’ skills improve with age
(Reuters Health) – Surgeons’ skills may improve with age, and male and female surgeons perform equally well, a recent U.S. study finds. FILE PHOTO: A surgeon washes his hands before…
Eat less saturated, trans fats to curb heart disease: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Adults and children should consume a maximum of 10 percent of their daily calories in the form of saturated fat such as meat and butter and one…
Scientists devise new, more accurate peanut allergy test
LONDON (Reuters) – British scientists have developed a far more accurate blood test to diagnose peanut allergy, offering a better way to monitor a significant food hazard. Peanuts are the…