Health

Massy Arias Covers 'Latina': 13 Things To Know About Fitness Icon

Jessica Lucia Roiz | Mar 29 2016, 05:21PM EDT

Latina magazine presents Dominican fitness icon Massy Arias as their new cover model.

California Confirms First Case Of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus

Jessica Lucia Roiz | Mar 28 2016, 04:01PM EDT

The first case of Zika transmitted through sexual intercourse has been detected in California.

'Sesame Street’s' Elmo, Raya Join Fight Against Zika Virus In Educational Videos

Natalie Roterman | Mar 28 2016, 01:16PM EDT

The clips teach children how to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds and avoid bites.

New Study Suggests Eating Two Breakfasts Is Less Fattening Than None

Natalie Roterman | Mar 28 2016, 09:53AM EDT

Breakfast lovers rejoice!

New Study Links Toxoplasmosis To 'Rage Disorder'

Juliana Barrera | Mar 24 2016, 04:20PM EDT

People with intermittent explosive disorder, have been significantly linked with toxoplasmosis, an infection commonly associated with cat feces and undercooked meat.

Rainbow-Colored Zebrafish May Hold The Secret To Regenerate Cells

Juliana Barrera | Mar 22 2016, 03:21PM EDT

Researchers have created a psychedelic fish to learn more about the way skin regenerates after it has been damaged.

New study shows that bilingual people have a delayed onset of Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's Cure? New Implantable Capsule May Prevent Disease

Juliana Barrera | Mar 21 2016, 11:16AM EDT

Researchers have created a new promising treatment to fight and prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Appetite Switch? Scientists Find Nerve Cell That May Help Control Eating Behavior

Juliana Barrera | Mar 18 2016, 10:51AM EDT

Researchers have found a new kind of nerve cell that appears to tell the brain when it's time to stop eating.

Anxiety Can Lead To Bad Decisions, New Study Reveals

Juliana Barrera | Mar 17 2016, 07:00PM EDT

A new study suggests anxiety disrupts cognitive process and it may even lead to bad decision-making.

Researchers In Colombia Develop Bra That Can Detect Breast Cancer

Natalie Roterman | Mar 16 2016, 04:09PM EDT

"The system aims to innovate in the prevention of a disease whose late diagnosis makes treatment more difficult and reduces the chances of a good outcome," the university said in a statement.

1 In 100 Babies At Risk Of Microcephaly When Mom Has Zika Virus

Juliana Barrera | Mar 16 2016, 10:39AM EDT

A woman infected with Zika during the first cycle of pregnancy faces a 1 percent chance that her child will suffer severe microcephaly.

FDA To Exterminate Zika Virus With Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

Juliana Barrera | Mar 14 2016, 12:51PM EDT

There is a new plan to combat the growing threat of Zika virus with genetically modified mosquitoes.

Contraceptive Pill For Men? Scientists Moving Closer To Creating Birth Control For Males

Juliana Barrera | Mar 14 2016, 10:45AM EDT

Scientists believe they are moving one step closer to creating the world's first birth control pill for men.

New Study Links Splenda To Cancer And Tumors

Juliana Barrera | Mar 11 2016, 05:17PM EST

A new study has demonstrated that Splenda, one of the most popular sugar alternatives, has caused cancerous tumors and leukemia in mice.

New Drug Combination Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumors Before Chemo

Juliana Barrera | Mar 11 2016, 12:25PM EST

Using a combination of two drugs, scientists have managed to shrink and eliminate breast cancer tumors.

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