Obesity in the world 2017, Obesity statics worldwide, Childhood obesity articles
Melany Mejias on 12th Oct

The number of kids and teenagers with obesity increased from 11 million to 124 million worldwide between 1975 and 2016, researchers...

Flu season 2017, Influenza 2017, Flu vaccine
Melany Mejias on 12th Oct

Don’t underestimate the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu, a virus that causes mild to severe respiratory...

Pneumonic plague in Madagascar, Pneumonic plague outbreak, Yersinia pestis
David Montes on 11th Oct

Hundreds of people are infected with a virus that spreads as easy as any flu. In fact, it’s even transmitted the same...

Gene Therapy for Blindness, FDA panel, Spark's blindness treatment
Melany Mejias on 10th Oct

Patients with a rare inherited form of blindness could be able to regain their sight if the Food and Drug Administration...

Heart Disease, Lower heart disease risks, Potassium
David Montes on 09th Oct

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that people should eat more potassium-rich foods if they want...

Mass Opioid Overdose Outbreak
Melany Mejias on 09th Oct

A new type of fentanyl sold as a pain reliever called Percocet caused an unusual opioid overdose outbreak in Georgia in June....

Pablo Luna on 09th Oct

If presented with the choice of major bypass surgery or a simple day surgery most of us would choose the latter. Thanks to...

Avocados and bananas prevent heart disease, Avocados good for health, Potassium-rich diets
Adriana Bello on 08th Oct

A new study found eating high-potassium foods, such as bananas and avocados, may prevent heart attacks and strokes. A group...

Intentional exposure HIV California, California HIV law, HIV exposure misdemeanor
Adriana Bello on 08th Oct

California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Friday that lowers the penalty for knowingly exposing others to HIV. As of...

San-Diego-Street-washing-with-bleach-Hepatitis-A
Melany Mejias on 07th Oct

As efforts continue to put an end to the Hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego, Calif., variables unique to this city make the...