Health

Smartphones may hinder a good night's sleep

Using smartphones most of the time, especially a few minutes before bedtime, affects quality of sleep.

Drinking sweetened soda daily introduces pre-diabetes risks

Latest findings link soda intake to pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Latest study about the dreadful diabetes show that consuming a daily can of sweetened soda can increase the risk of pre-diabetes.

Goodbye, Alzheimers? Antibody-based treatment may cure dementia

Every year the number gets higher for people especially old folks having dementia. Dr. Preston Estep believes that the cause of dementia is strongly linked to people's diet and Eli Lilly of Indianapolis, India developed an antibody treatment called 'solanezumab'.

Haiti prison jailbreak: 174 inmates flee

In Haiti, prisoners managed to escape after a riot. A guard died and three persons were wounded in the incident. Police tried to identify as to who and how the escapade transpired. Community setters nearby were asked to be cautious of an admonishing danger.

Bizaare two-headed sharks are rare finds, baffles researchers

The researchers sought answers behind the bizarre look of sharks. They attempted to explain that it was a mutation due to overfishing.

After Brazil, Zika storms in Colombia

A data presents a comparison of the number of babies affected of Zika virus in Colombia and in Brazil. It is spotted that there is a huge difference between the two. Thus, discovering the reason behind Colombia's reduction of Zika cases draw the attention of entire Americas.

Cystic fibrosis healing treatment proven to be 'life changing' through drugs combination

At the Northern American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, a study shows that two drugs combination enables the production of runnier mucus which then slows the decline in lung function. Dr. Konstan reiterated that the use of lumacaftor/ivacaftor is beneficial for treating the underlying cause.

A milestone in Medical science, peanut allergy might be cured now

Viaskin peanut patch can help in effective treatment of peanut allergiies The DBV Technologies has developed the peanut patch, which is looking promising in the treatment of peanut allergies and can protect from accidental ingestion or exposure.

Cytomegalovirus, more dangerous than Zika; Poses more significant risks in infants, pregnant women

For pregnant women and their infants CMV, is the far greater viral threat. Due to less awareness CMV is a Great threat to infants Than Zika.

Eggs From Skin Cells May Allow Infertile Women To Have Children and Solve Their Mysteries of Life

The research provides a basis for coming to understand how eggs develop in humans. Scientists predict the create egg that could allow infertile women to have children

Apollo 10 Mission: NASA photo shows UFO flying out of crater over the Moon

Apollo10 was launched by NASA in 1969. NASA photo shows UFO flying out of crater over the Moon. Aliens hunters have been left stunned after a YouTube video footage said to be taken during the Apollo 10 moon mission which appears to show a number of UFO flying object over the lunar surface.

UFO spotted in Glacier mountain in Washington Speculation of Permanent Alien Base in US

The photo taken by an American tourist of a mysterious UFO in Washington has fueled speculations among restless alien hunters that not only do extraterrestrials visit the Earth, but they also may have permanent bases on our planet.

Dominican Food Staples: 5 Classic Meals/Foods That Take Your Palate Back to the Caribbean Island

With that being said, Latin Post wants to share a few meal ideas that Los Dominicanos would be proud of.

Study Finds Young Latinos 75 Percent More Likely Than Whites to Die of Cancer

Researchers at the University of Colorado found a disparity among cancer patients who died based on their ethnicity. While the initial study didn't find a direct cause, one reason may be the disproportionate number of non-Hispanic whites with health insurance in comparison to Latinos and blacks.

Illegal Internet Sales of Unlawful Prescription Medicines Targeted By FDA's International Operation Pangea IX

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently took criminal aim at a flood of websites alleged to be illegally peddling potentially dangerous and unapproved prescription drugs to consumers.

Zika Virus Affected Detroit Tigers Closer Francisco Rodriguez During the Offseason

Detroit Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez is publicly sharing details of his bout with the Zika virus.

Experts Warn Summer Season Fun Must Include Correct Sunscreen Choice

With the official start of the summer season looming, experts are warning beach revelers and those intent on baring more skin about the need to employ sunscreen

Zika Virus Latest: Experts Warn Mosquitos Carrying Zika Virus Could Be in US Within 'Month or So'

With summer fast approaching, a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases expert is warning that mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus could soon be descending across the country.

At Enrollment Conference, Congressman Joaquin Castro Calls on Texas Gov. Abbott to 'Do the Right Thing' and Expand ACA, Medicaid

The national effort to engage Americans, particularly the Latino community, about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continued at Enroll America’s third State of Enrollment conference in Washington, D.C., where Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, exclusively told Latin Post about the health reform law’s benefits for the people.

Congressman Joaquin Castro, HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell to Address State of Affordable Care Act at Enrollment Conference in DC

U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell will address the state of the country's health care system at the State of Enrollment Conference in Washington, D.C. late next week.