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Chinese Researchers Creates a Vaccine That Will Protect Your Teeth Against Decay

There are many persons who live in poor regions and are not able to access basic dental care. Chinese scientists are currently working on a vaccine that should help them and prevent dental cavities. The vaccine that can prevent tooth…

September 22, 2017 ·by admin· 0

Rich Seniors Live Longer And Better Than The Poor Ones

For many, this will come as no surprise, but a recent study revealed that American elderly people who are rich live better lives than the others, both in terms of health and life expectancy. Focusing on the seniors that have…

September 22, 2017 ·by Anna McKay· 0

Average Life Expectancy Drops In America Because Of Drug Overdose Deaths

A new JAMA study revealed that the American life expectancy may drop because of the opioid epidemic. These are worrisome results and they prove once again that drug overdoses are a serious problem in the American society. The ongoing opioid…

September 22, 2017 ·by Anna McKay· 0

Continuous Dieting Is Not Efficient: Take Breaks in Order to Maximize Your Weight Loss

Everyone knows that diets are one of the most efficient ways to lose some weight. Sport is another option, but it can be more difficult and time-consuming. There are many experts who consider dieting harmful and Professor Per Sodersten of…

September 21, 2017 ·by admin· 0

Hutchinson County Has the First Case of West Nile Virus

The West Nile virus is still alive and well and recently the Hutchinson County had its first case. And reportedly, this case is an advanced one, which is pretty rare, especially in this area. Who is the victim? So far…

September 21, 2017 ·by admin· 0

Slow Antibiotic Process Will Increase the Threat of Multidrug-Resistant Infections

The world is facing new infections and diseases every day and antibiotics developers are not keeping up with it. A new World Health Organization report revealed worrisome information, not enough antibiotics are being developed and infections may become unstoppable because…

September 21, 2017 ·by admin· 0

Scientists Discovered Which Genes Determine the Butterflies’ Colors

If you have ever been fascinated by the colors and patterns of the butterfly wings and you wished to understand them better, we have some good news for you. Scientists used a gene-editing tool that allowed them to discover two…

September 21, 2017 ·by admin· 0

Alzheimer Early Symptoms Detected By Artificial Intelligence

Alzheimer is a disease which affects people all over the globe and scientists have been trying for years to provide better treatment and to detect it early on. Early detection can help patients receive better treatment and slow down the…

September 18, 2017 ·by Anna McKay· 0

UPMC Staff Took Photos Of Patient’s Genitals And Spread Them Around The Hospital

Hospital workers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Bedford Memorial hospital are accused of disrespecting numerous confidentiality policies after some hospital employees entered an operating room and took pictures of a patient under anesthesia. The patient had a genital…

September 17, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Hepatitis A Outbreak In San Diego May Come From The World Famous Restaurant

San Diego is affected by a deadly hepatitis A outbreak that has already affected hundreds of people, killing at least 16. Initially, we were told that most of the victims are homeless drug users, but a new announcement stated that…

September 17, 2017 ·by Asheley Rice· 0