Healthmatters

India offers Pakistan 'full cooperation' for polio eradication

India today offered Pakistan "full cooperation" for eradicating polio and said it is a "cause for concern" for it that the neighboring country accounts for 85 percent of the world's polio cases.

Even if you're sitting next to a person with Ebola, you won't get it. Here's why

How come nurses wearing protective gear can catch Ebola from a patient, but health officials keep saying you almost certainly won't get it from someone sitting next to you on a plane?

Don't fall for it: Hot water, salt and other things that won't cure Ebola

One of the vaccines that could help prevent the spread of Ebola could be made in any brewery according to the head of the pharmaceutical company that makes it

Bitter Pill: Tablet made of poop can now cure diarrhea

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have discovered a new way to cure intestinal infections---by making you gulp down poop!

Marijuana linked with reduced anxiety: Research study

An international group led by Vanderbilt University researchers found cannabinoid receptors in a key emotional hub in the brain, involved in regulating anxiety and the flight-or-fight response.

Study finds similarity in diets is threatening health, food security

Increasing similarity in diets worldwide is posing a threat to health and food security with many people forsaking traditional crops such as cassava, sorghum or millet, an international study showed on Monday.

Talking to babies can help develop their language skills

New research shows that both how much and how well parents talk with babies and toddlers helps tune the youngsters' brains

Scientists discover bacterial toxin that can kill 'hidden' HIV

A genetically modified bacterial toxin can kill HIV-infected cells that persist despite treatment, an approach that could potentially be part of cure for the deadly virus, scientists say.

Here's what happen if you lose a night's sleep

Lack of a good night's sleep may damage your brain in a similar way to being hit on the head, a new study has warned.

Here's what happen if you lose a night's sleep

Lack of a good night's sleep may damage your brain in a similar way to being hit on the head, a new study has warned.