MEDICINE

New research suggests that women with bulimia are at higher risk of heart diseases and premature mortality.

Tooth enamel erosion and dentine are two of the leading dental problems worldwide, according to a study.

The lifestyle that many people lead today has been one of the foremost factors that have led to an increasing number of Type 2 diabetes patients. There is one snack however that could significantly lower the blood sugar.

Various health organizations have declared an outbreak of the norovirus as symptoms indicative of the virus continue to rise. What are the symptoms and treatment options of patients?

One of the most common types of cancer that plague men in the UK are prostate cancer. There is ongoing research that looks at the relationship between some food types and prostate cancer. One particular food type is being keenly studied by researchers.

A recent study suggests a promising non-risky treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

A heart attack could happen at a time that you least expect it. Due to the stealthy manner by which this condition confronts individuals, it is important to know the signs that you are already at risk. You can find signs in your eyes that will reveal whether you should be wary of a heart attack or not.

For over a decade, doctors have been warned against performing episiotomies for their patients.

Thermal cameras are sometimes used to screen patients for breast cancer, are not as effective in spotting tumours as mammograms, a type of X-Ray

Researchers have unveiled a new strategy for treating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant microbes.

Lyme disease is an infection that is caused by infected ticks. This is a bacterial infection that humans contract whenever they get bitten by ticks. There is a certain sensation in the head that could signal you are suffering from the illness.

Stomach bloating may be a common condition today. There are instances, however, when bloating could mean a more serious illness.

Lung cancer is considered as a common type of cancer. The rate of survival of a patient would depend on the severity of cancer. With early diagnosis, the possibility of survival is high. This is why it is best to know the signs of the disease which may be found in your finger.

A heart attack occurs without any warning. What matters is that you are taking the right steps to prevent its onset. One thing that you can do is to avoid three foods that could trigger a heart attack.

Lumbar punctures are no more necessary to detect Alzheimer's disease. This new simple blood test can do it more accurately.

While North Korea downplays the African Swine Fever epidemic, South Korea has taken an aggressive stand on the matter by ordering its snipers to eliminate the influx of wayward boars into the country.

One of the most prevalent types of cancer in the United Kingdom is bowel cancer. Like most cancer cases, identifying the symptoms early on is vital for the patient’s survival. In some cases, however, the signs are so subtle that it is easy to overlook them.

High blood pressure is one of the most common conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. Since the condition is tough to spot, many people don’t even know they have it until in the advanced stages. Consuming foods with regular cooking oil can worsen this condition.

According to officials, the reported STD cases are the highest in the past 30 years.

Health workers in DR Congo are struggling to contain the Ebola outbreak in the east of the country

Prostate cancer is one problem that millions of men all over the world deal with today. The number seems to be growing each year, beating the statistics of breast cancer. However, there is one food that might just combat the onset of this deadly disease.