'Why I'm showing my hernia online'

Amy Bamford turned to social media to seek advice about her hernia. Source link

Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital. Source link

One fat helped pancreatic cancer grow while another cut disease in half

For years, the common assumption has been simple: eating less fat may help lower cancer risk. New research suggests the picture is much more complicated. Scientists report that when it…

'I've requested a full hysterectomy'

Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain. Source link

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines. Source link

This drug delayed rheumatoid arthritis for years after treatment ended

People at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be able to postpone the disease for years with early treatment, according to new research from King’s College London. The…

This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly inflammation

A minor injury, a serious infection, or even the flu can send the body down very different paths. Some people recover quickly, while others become severely ill or die. Scientists…

Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of…

New laser heat treatment could stop blindness before it starts

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) affects an enormous number of older adults. Around one third of people over 80 have AMD, and about 20 million Americans age 40 and older…

Popular anti-aging drug combo caused severe brain damage in mice

A drug combination widely studied for its anti-aging potential may have a serious downside. Researchers at the University of Connecticut report that the treatment caused significant brain damage in mice,…