A new report from international organizations showed that mortality cases due to malaria have decreased by up to 60 percent. Although the progress has been tremendous, experts warn that threats are still present, such as possible development of drug resistance against current therapies.
A top neuroscientist has decided to join Google in its aim to improve mental health through technology. The top notch expert has worked as a director of National Intitute of Mental Health for years before deciding to jump into the private tech business.
A photo of a thin polar bear circulating online has got the public speculating climate change is the reason for its physique. According to an expert, however, people should not immediately draw conclusions about the circumstances that led to the polar bear's condition.
The sea ice in the arctic continuously declines as NASA reported that it has plummeted to its fourth lowest level. According to experts, persistence of human-driven actions that cause global warming may cause the sea ice to completely disappear during the summer by 2040.
Two new studies found that women with diabetes are more at risk of suffering from heart attacks. One group of researchers said sexual prejudice should not be exercised in cardiovascular disease and that all must take steps to prevent the disease.
The CDC found that about 12 percent of U.S. children's daily calorie intake is obtained from fast food items. This number is said to be equivalent to a regular burger from a famous fast food joint.
Birds that are forced to mate with partners they don't like tend to exhibit poor parenting skills and overall family life, a new study shows. Arranged marriage is thus not for birds because they do fall in love too.
A group of researchers found that Enceladus is hiding a vast ocean underneath its icy surface. The possible composition of the Saturnian moon was discovered after experts analyzed the data collated by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
The man who received a bionic penis recently revealed that he is now looking at being a father someday. According to his doctor, his sperm count is good, making fatherhood a possibility for him.
Complete strangers came together to help make an embattled couple's wedding come true.The groom was diagnosed with a terminal stage cancer and had to let go of their wedding dreams but kind strangers funded it.
Qualcomm aims to bring modern healthcare services to a whole new level through its purchase of IT firm Capsule. With the merge, the officials are looking at providing continuity of care to all patients even if they are already discharged from conventional medical facilities.
A new prosthetic arm invention has not only provided arms to a paralyzed man but has also restored his sensation. According to the researchers, the volunteer was able to identify nearly all the parts of the hand being touched during the testings.
The signs pointing to the end of the global warming hiatus have been noted by experts. In a new paper, the authors said that the world may become hotter than what it is now due to these natural events.
Two counties in California have been placed under a state of emergency by Gov. Jerry Brown due to the massive flames. The wildfires caused the residents to flee their homes and properties to save their lives.
The results of the latest clinical trial for Sanofi's new type 2 diabetes drug, LixiLan, exhibited positive results. With this, the pharmaceutical company is now preparing for regulatory reviews.
Archaeologists have unearthed stone tools in Bear Creek in Redmond, Washington, which are said to have been created and used some 10,000 years ago. The new discovery may reveal details about the settlement, survival techniques and technology of ancient humans.
A pipeline company behind an oil spill incident was found to have lapses in its record-keeping systems.
Pharamceutical company Collegium is one step closer to gaining full approval of their new opioid painkiller. An FDA panel has raised the green light to move the review of the drug to its final stages.
Researchers found that losing weight may be more achievable depending on a person's gut bacteria. The new study is said to provide valuable information to projects that aim to control blood lipids and subsequently prevent heart diseases
Crew Dragon is about to reach its final stages of construction. SpaceX lets the public take a sneak peek of its chic interiors through a newly released footage.
Another way to help prevent depression has been discovered by scientists: eat more fish. According to the authors, the omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein in these seafood may be the reason for their findings.
Europe is two steps closer to establishing their own navigational system as two more Galileo satellites were put to orbit. The Arianespace Soyuz rocket helped propel the satellites from its French Guiana site.
Researchrs found that the Southern Ocean has restored its strong carbon sink features after plummeting decades before. This finding suggests different effects on marine life and environment.
A new and simple blood test is said to have the ability of replacing biopsy as a diagnostic procedure for cancer. The invention may seem too advanced; here are some of the existing cancer screening methods being used.
The second fatality of the Salmonella-tainted cucumbers in the U.S. had been reported by health officials. The woman from Texas was said to have had other serious diseases but testings showed that Salmonella contributed to her death.
Growing old in a country that values income, education, safe living and health is the ideal way to age. In a recent survey that looked into these four factors, Switzerland ranked as the top nation that can provide all these and more.
Alcohol and tobacco traps may come in handy for insect lovers as giant moths have recently descend on the UK. Painting tobacco nectar on trees and hanging ropes soaked in wine may help people easily detect these insects.
The part of the brain that may be significantly responsible for tobacco addiction has been determined by researchers. The study results may provide valuable inputs to develop more effective treatments for nicotine dependence.
U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy was able to sail all the way to the North Pole. The icebreaker is the first American surface ship to have reached the pole, unaccompanied.
Researchers found that Alzheimer's disease may be transmitted from one person to another. In order to prevent this from happening, it is important to know how it occurs.