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Teenage Marijuana Use on the Rise in the US: Study

Dec 30, 2016 08:02 AM EST

A study in Washington discovered that teenagers' consumption and perception towards cannabis since its legalization as a recreational drug in 2015 has shifted.

Disturbing A4 Waist Challenge is taking the Chinese social media by storm

Worrying A4 Waist Challenge is Taking China by Storm

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 27, 2016 04:05 PM EDT

A whole new body challenge is taking social media by storm where Chinese men and women are taking a "fitness" test to determine whether their waistlines are equal or thinner than an A4 paper.

People suffering from diabetes may eventually bid goodbye to those painful insulin injections.

Smart Insulin Patch: A Painless Way to Manage Diabetes

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 18, 2016 11:25 AM EDT

A group of researchers devised a new artificial painless patch filled with natural beta cells, which are insulin-producing cells found in the pancreas that can regulate blood sugar levels.

Tai Chi and other Chinese traditional exercises are reportedly good for the heart, study suggests

Tai Chi, Other Chinese Exercises are Good for the Heart, Study Reveals

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 13, 2016 02:13 PM EDT

A study has revealed that practicing China's traditional mind-body exercises can improve one's health, particularly in people suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke.

China's Health Indicators Reach Medium-High Income Country Levels

Nicky West |

Jan 18, 2016 11:25 AM EST

Citizens of China can now enjoy the same level of health care, on an average, as people from medium and high income countries like the United Kingdom and the United States, Xiong Huang, director of the Publicity Department of the National Health and Family Planning Commission announced on Friday.

80 Boston College Students Fall Ill After Eating At Chipotle Restaurant :

Norovirus Confirmed in Boston Students Who Ate at Chipotle.

Marie de Vera |

Dec 10, 2015 09:46 AM EST

An investigation has revealed that at least 80 Boston College students who ate at a nearby Chipotle restaurant have been sickened by norovirus, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) said on Wednesday, indicating that the outbreak is connected to a spate of E. coli infections in most states.

Nearly Half of Americans with High Cholesterol are not Taking Medication, Study Says

Marie de Vera |

Dec 04, 2015 08:32 AM EST

A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly half of Americans, whose cholesterol readings show that they have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, are not taking any medications.

560 Pound Man Eric Hites Cycles All Across America To Save Marriage and Health

Janice Teh |

Jul 24, 2015 07:04 PM EDT

Eric Hites decided to hit the road with his bike to save his marriage and also to become a much healthier person. He will try to cycle all across the USA.

Find Out What Happens When You Drink Too Much Water

Krystine Antonio |

Jul 01, 2015 01:44 PM EDT

As it just so happens, too much water can actually kill you.

Doctors Warn That Anti-Depressants Can Lead To Suicide

Anti-depressants Causes Weak Bones for Women

Krystine Antonio |

Jul 01, 2015 01:23 PM EDT

A new study suggests that women in their menopausal stage who are taking common anti-depressants have more risks of getting their bones fractured.

Fireworks Light Up Skies Over NYC On Fourth Of July

4th of July News: Dangers of Fireworks to Your Health

Krystine Antonio |

Jul 01, 2015 01:06 PM EDT

As the 4th of July approaches, get ready to see a spectacle of fireworks, fireworks, and even more fireworks. In fact, the sales of your favourite sparklers and bottle-rockets have reportedly increased for the past years.

U.S. Now Free From Ebola Virus; New York City Mayor Greeted Dr. Craig Spencer With Open Arms

Sydney Bonner |

Nov 12, 2014 02:25 AM EST

The United States of America is now free of all known Ebola cases. Dr. Craig Spencer, who was infected with the virus while treating patients in Guinea, is cured of the Ebola virus and was released yesterday November 11.

Hain Celestial’s Peanut, Almond Butter Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Risk

Staff Reporter |

Aug 20, 2014 02:05 PM EDT

Close to four dozen production lots from a unit of Hain Celestial Group Inc. were recalled Tuesday due to possible salmonella contamination.

75 CDC Employees in Atlanta May Have Been Exposed to Deadly Anthrax

Christl Leong |

Jun 20, 2014 12:56 AM EDT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday that 75 of their staff may have been exposed to the anthrax bacteria after a safety problem in one of its Atlanta labs.

Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits California

Christl Leong |

Jun 16, 2014 04:15 PM EDT

California's Department of Health (CDPH) declared on Friday that pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has reached epidemic levels in the state.

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