Dennis Aabo Sorenson, an amputee who lost his left hand, was able to regain a sense of touch with the help of a bionic finger. The silicon bionic finger made by a team from Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne also allowed Sorenso to be able to feel different textures.
A diet rich in starchy and sugary food has been considered the new culprit for increased lung cancer risk, even if he or she doesn't smoke. Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) like white bread, rice, bagels and corn flakes should be avoided in order to reduce the risk of the disease.
A person's body mass index (BMI) is not indicative of their health status. New research shows that those within a 'healthy' BMI range were not so healthy after all.
"Bromance" or the close friendship between two men can help improve their health. A new study shows that there are various benefits brought about by this close companionship.
People who are not physically active in their youth are more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes even if they're not overweight or obese. Low cardiorespiratory capacity and poor muscle strength are considered to be long-term risk factors for the disease in adulthood.
People who are overconfident, especially those who think intelligence is fixed and unchangeable are likely to be bad decision-makers. Overconfidence can lead to overestimation of skills and knowledge and is a well-documented problem for motorcyclists, drivers, doctors and lawyers, according to researchers.
Several breakfast sandwiches sold by Starbucks have been recalled from 250 branches in the United States. The sandwiches may reportedly have been contaminated by Listeria.
The 26-year-old woman who received the first uterus transplant in the United States is grateful for the successful procedure. The woman would have been unable to conceive on her own because she was born without a uterus, but thanks to the operation, she is excited to get pregnant.
The United States is sending clean blood to prevent further spread of Zika virus in Puerto Rico because blood transfusion is seen as a means of transmitting the mosquito-borne virus. Request for funding has also been submitted to Congress.
A new study reveals that regularly taking low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of colon cancer. A new study reveals that regularly taking low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Bolivia is practicing Zika virus prevention with a unique approach -- through a song. Bolivia is spreading awareness on Zika virus prevention through a song.
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump revealed his healthcare plan, which he plans to implement after Congress repeals the Affordable Care Act, also referred to as Obamacare.
A new study published in JAMA Dermatology showed that most individuals with melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, do not have several moles.
A new law, set to take effect on June 1, has raised the minimum age in purchasing tobacco, including its e-cigarette counterpart, in the city of San Francisco.
A new study revealed that there is association between type 1 diabetes and cancer risk. Diabetes has been linked to several serious health complications.
Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case. Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case.
Microcephaly and dengue cases in Brazil continue to grow. The diseases that the Aedes aegypti mosquito spread in Brazil are getting worse. New reports suggest that more babies are born with microcephaly while dengue cases are also rising.
A new study reveals that Latinos are supportive of women's abortion rights. A new study reveals that Latinos are supportive of women's abortion rights.
