You feel a pain in your chest. You begin to feel nauseous. Suddenly a tingling feeling shots down your arm. You panic as you wonder if...
Recovery from addiction to drugs may seem an impossible dream for one caught in the practice but there is help. Treating the root cause with the...
The same genes drive maths and reading ability, research suggests. Around half of the genes that influence a child’s aptitude for reading also play a role...
British scientists have made a “major step forward” in developing a blood test to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. 1,000 people were sampled in the...
One team of researchers assessing the risks of electronic cigarettes is counting the puffs taken by volunteer “vapers.” Another will comb Facebook for posts on how...
Q: “What should I expect to feel after my first treatment? Are there any side effects?” A: Everyone’s treatment (and therefore effects are unique). Some people...
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with malocclusion. Having a malocclusion means that your teeth, jaws, and lips don’t line up properly. For example,...
The next addition to the collection of health apps coming online for smartphones may be a stress test, researchers said at a recent conference. With a...
Most adults have a tough time telling hornets, wasps and bees apart, which could spell trouble if a sting causes a severe allergic reaction, according to...
One in three Americans has high blood pressure (hypertension) – or pressure measuring over 140/90. The most common type of high blood pressure is “essential” or...