Arthritis isn't just a condition affecting older people, it likely starts much earlier

Jan 26, 2017 14:13 pm UTC| Health

Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 100 conditions affecting the joints. All result in pain and often severely limit the activities a person can do. There are many different types of arthritis, each with a different...

Stimulating the brain with electricity may reduce bulimia symptoms

Jan 26, 2017 07:18 am UTC| Health

Key symptoms of bulimia nervosa, including the urge to binge eat, are reduced by delivering electricity to parts of the brain using non-invasive brain stimulation, according to new research conducted by our team at Kings...

Drug Company Condemns Infants To Death, Increases Life-Saving Medication Price 85,000%

Jan 24, 2017 01:46 am UTC| Health

The Federal Trade Commission forced drug company Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals to pay over $100 million this week for engaging in illegal behavior involving drugs meant for treating infants with a rare form of epilepsy....

How do you know if you're obsessed with your health?

Jan 23, 2017 06:45 am UTC| Health

Most of us worry about our health at some point. You may notice a new symptom or change in your body and become convinced its a sign of a horrible illness; a loved one might become ill and you might worry it may also...

Big Pharma Starts Using Cannabis For Making Drugs In Earnest

Jan 20, 2017 10:01 am UTC| Health Law

For decades, cannabis or marijuana as it is more commonly known has been treated as an illegal substance that could land offenders in prison for a long time. After the movement to make marijuana legal gained steam, several...

Society actually does want policies that benefit future generations

Jan 19, 2017 13:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life Health Nature

Rich societies like the UK are changing the planet for the worse. Human life is taking a heavy toll on the Earth, its climate and its various ecosystems. This generation is consuming the planet, but it is future...

Many household products contain antimicrobial chemicals banned from soaps by the FDA

Jan 19, 2017 12:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business Health

This year marks 20 years since Hasbro was fined for false advertising, claiming their Playskool toys laden with the antimicrobial chemical triclosan would keep kids healthier. It is also the year when soap manufacturers...