Health News

Brain Cap Changes Thought into Motion
A new "brain cap" sounds futuristic, but the device will allow patients who have lost motion the ability to transform their thoughts into motion. Soon they can use the device to control computers, digital avatars, motorized wheelchairs and robotic prosthetic limbs.
Antioxidants May Fill Infertility Gap
Infertility issues, including erectile dysfunction (ED) are sometimes addressed by adding antioxidants to patients' diets. Is this 'get the lead out' approach effective?
McDonald's Joins the Fight Against Obesity
Is McDonald's one of your favorite fast food joints? Well thanks to some changes, not only will you get tasty food, you get the same food with fewer calories and fat. 
Little Exercise is Better than None
Often times when people fail in exercising regularly, they give up altogether. That's not the best option. Even limited amounts of exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease.
COPD's Matrix
"You can checkout any time you like, but you can never leave." That is the scenario for smokers who develop COPD.
Breastfeeding Still the Best Baby Formula
Children's incidence of food allergies is on the rise. Labeling a baby formula as hypoallergenic is a fabulous marketing strategy, but it should deliver the goods as advertised.
Reyataz Equal Opportunity Protector
Most women living with HIV are in their childbearing years. This makes the effectiveness of their HIV treatment and benefits to their unborn children particularly important.
Recurrent Miscarriages and Hope
Experiencing recurrent miscarriages (RM) is devastating for women and their partners. A new study from Europe offers these couples hope.
Some Diabetes Treatments Are Just Too Much
It is obvious that people with diabetes need to be treated for their disease. Doctors should be careful the treatments they prescribe. Some treatments can be too much for patients.
Bowel Incontinence Options
With age, people often over-emphasize the importance of bowel movements. An absence of a daily movement can lead to panic and stress. What about those that have the opposite problem?