SCIENCE

The CDC has reported that flu rates are at higher levels than usual in most of the country compared to typical rates for flu season.

Head and neck cancer may not be the most common type of cancer, but it is surely a dangerous disease. Your ability to detect the signs at the earliest will also ensure that you receive the right and proper treatment.

A teenager from Colorado is now suffering from severe brain damage after an alleged intended boob job goes wrong. She suffered from cardiac arrest while in the preparation stage, and now she is only living because of the medical apparatus attached to her.

It is important to watch out for warning signs of liver cirrhosis in order to get treated at the earliest.

Visceral fat is dangerous to one's health. Since it can lead to complications, it is best to find ways and means to reduce it. Here is one food ingredient that could help you lose that fat.

One of the most serious, sometimes fatal, medical emergencies is a heart attack. This is oftentimes caused by coronary heart diseases that resulted from overconsumption of high-fat diets and a sedentary lifestyle. Recently, scientists unveiled their discovery of how the manner of commuting to work could help you avoid this life-threatening condition.

The popular saying "there is no 'I' in team" prioritizes the team as a whole over the individual members. However, a new study finds that the "I" in team might actually help make the project better.

The Mars 2020 just passed its driving test. The rover is designed to cover more ground and make more driving decisions on its own.

According to the authors of a new study, it is possible that the flowing magma on sub-Neptune planets essentially "eat" the hydrogen in the atmosphere, therefore stalling the planet's growth.

High blood pressure is on the rise in the UK. According to official statistics, more than one in four individuals is suffering from the condition. Fortunately, making some changes in the diet can help manage blood pressure. There are also some foods, such as certain types of fruits that have been proven to help reduce blood pressure.

Liver cancer starts when cancer cells develop in the liver. There are treatment options available for this type of cancer, though the outcome is hugely dependent on when it was discovered. Early detection increases the chances of successful treatment, and the color of your stools may be the key.

A 10-year-old British girl has just beaten the IQ scores of two of the world’s renowned geniuses. She took the test, and she aced it big time.

Monitoring your blood sugar levels is very important if you have type 2 diabetes. This is particularly true during the Christmas season when many tend to forget they have the ailment and would go on consuming Christmas dinners that could spike sugar levels.

Studies have proven that a critical factor in improving lifespan is eating a healthy and balanced diet every day. There are also some foods and beverages that can further boost longevity. Today, you will get to know some Christmas drinks with specific properties that could help increase life expectancy.

Be informed about warning signs of stroke so as to get medical help immediately.

The ESA's CHEOPS telescope is now in orbit around the Earth. What makes CHEOPS different from other exoplanet-hunting telescopes already in space?

Basic sensitivity to numerical information is called numerosity, something that appears to be widespread in the animal kingdom. According to a new study, dogs use similar parts of their brains to process numbers of objects as humans.

After a massive campaign to name 112 exoplanets and their stars, they now have new names from 112 countries. Some names are based on iconic landscapes, while others are based on mythology and indigenous languages.

The symptoms of prostate cancer usually do not manifest until the cancer is in the advanced stage. Like many other types of cancer, there is no available cure, but you can get treatment to stop cancer from spreading and also to alleviate the symptoms. The outcome of such treatments may largely depend on how early the disease was detected.

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in the production of DNA, cell metabolism, and many other functions of the body. If you have a deficiency in vitamin B12, these processes may be impaired. Knowing if you have vitamin B12 deficiency is, therefore essential to ensure your body functions optimally.

Two enterprising teachers have earned the admiration of online users after a “disgusting” experiment showed them the importance of washing their hands. Using slices of bread, they were able to emphasize how dirty the hands really are.

A recent study revealed that even before the asteroid hit, dinosaurs may have already been poisoned by mercury. They attributed it to the rising mercury levels brought about by a volcanic eruption.

Noticing certain changes around the genital areas could indicate sexually transmitted diseases.

More than 30% of adults in the UK suffer from high blood pressure and yet are unaware they have it. Because of this, many of them leave the condition untreated, resulting in life-threatening complications that have taken the lives of thousands.

A teenager died following a routine MRI scan. She died of a dangerous medical condition that doctors failed to see during her previous checkup.

Watch out for these symptoms of autoimmune diseases to get treated at the earliest.

A group of researchers at the NOAA, studying the changes and shifts in the magnetic pole, observed that the magnetic north pole of the planet Earth was shifting towards Russia.

A new large study makes it evident that weight loss during middle age significantly cuts breast cancer risk.

Around 14 percent of high school seniors have vaped Marijuana once a month in the past year according to a study.