Our Decisions: Controlled By Logic or Greed?

(ePharmaNews) - If you give a child the decision to choose one of two things; either playing alone with a ball in the backyard or waiting until the rain stops then going to the park to play with his friends, which one will he choose? Continue reading

Obese Mothers Have Children with Autism

(ePharmaNews) - A recent study suggests that obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism. It also linked mother metabolic diseases (such as diabetes) and increased risk of giving birth to a child with developmental neurological disorders, such as autism. Continue reading

Key to Treating Diabetes Found in Liver

(ePharmaNews) - In a recent and extraordinary research, American scientists have discovered a pair of molecules that regulates the liver's production of glucose, the simple sugar that is the source of energy in human cells and the central player in diabetes. Continue reading

Appendicitis: Is Surgery Necessary?

(ePharmaNews) – Another leap in medicine is taking place in the meanwhile, as British researchers concluded that treating acute appendicitis via antibiotics is a safe and effective alternative for surgery! Continue reading

The Most Happieness Countries

(ePharmaNews) – "If you ever find happiness by hunting for it, you will find it, as the old woman did her lost spectacles, safe on her own nose all the time." A famous quotes by Josh Billings, The first-ever World Happiness Report aimed to search for the happiest countries and the factors that improve human satisfaction. Continue reading

Depressin: Common Source of Health Issues in Seniors

(ePharmaNews) – Depression in elders is not restrained to psychological effects, as it causes physical illnesses too, a new study says. Continue reading

Cancer Patients Commit Suicide

(ePharmaNews) - When someone is diagnosed with cancer, the most common concerns among relatives is the long-term prognosis, how long one will live and how badly the side effects of treatment will be. Anyway, a new Swedish study suggests that the period immediately following the diagnosis may be the most serious concern. Continue reading

Why WHO Celebrates Aging!?

(ePharmaNews) - On 7th of April, the world will celebrate the “World Health Day” as used to do for the past 60 years. Since the World Health Organization every year draw the world attention to a pre-determined health subject in order to gain adequate support (scientific, financial and even political), the theme of this year is devoted to "Ageing and Health". Continue reading

For Pregnant and Nursing Moms: Coffee will not Disturb your Children

(ePharmaNews) - Obviously that drinking too much coffee leads to insomnia and disruption of sleep, and there is also a widespread belief among doctors that this effect can be transmitted from mothers to children either during pregnancy or with milk during nursing. "Stay away from coffee" seems a usual advice, but it is scientifically incorrect based on the results of a recent study. Continue reading

Broccoli and Cabbage Help Breast Cancer Patients

(ePharmaNews) - A new Chinese study suggests that eating broccoli and cabbage may help fighting breast cancer and decreases the odds of having a recurrence. Continue reading