Acne is common in most adolescents and is one of the most widespread skin conditions in the world.  More than 90 percent of adolescents and almost 25 percent of all adults suffer from it.  Although there is no cure, we can still educate ourselves about what causes it, in order to better understand...

For all the chocolate lovers out there, you might be able to support your consumption of chocolate using health related reasons.  A study performed by Sweden researchers discovered that people who eat chocolate have an increased survival rate after acquiring a heart attack. The study include 1,169 subjects...

When a group of preschool teachers in Los Angeles began to feel giddiness, mood changes, and an intense surge of hunger after eating freshly baked brownies health investigators knew it wasn’t a case of food poisoning.  All this happened when one of the teachers bought homemade brownies from what she...

Who knew that your shower could be covering you with a dose of bacteria? Ironically, a new study shows that many showerheads are dirty and might be covering you up with bacteria, which can cause sickness. A research of fifty showerheads from nine different U.S. cities showed that about 15 showerheads...

Ever wonder why hair begins to go gray with old age?  Well there are a few different theories to why it happens, but how it happens can be explained more thoroughly with some basic biology. The Process of Hair Pigmentation Process of Hair Pigmentation Like our skin, hair get’s its natural pigment...

A common issue, especially among teenagers is oily skin.  It leads to the growth of acne/bumps and is pretty tough to deal with!  Well here are a few great natural facemasks for those with oily skin! Enjoy and feel free to share your own!! Banana Mask 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon honey 1 orange or...

A recent study shows that men might be more vulnerable to prostate cancer if they have been infected by a sexually transmitted disease. Those who have acquired trichomoniasis, an STD caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, were slightly more likely to develop prostate cancer, compared to those who were not...

An interesting new discovery I made on the net in the area of neurosurgery is Neurotouch, allowing surgeons to ‘practice’ a brain surgery via a 3-d simulator.  More in the video below. Share and Enjoy:

A new study may lead to a better understanding of the Alzheimer’s diseases, especially its biology. Teams of European scientists may have discovered new genetic variants associated with the Alzheimer’s disease, which explain about 20 percent of the risks behind acquiring the disease. These genetic...

While the symptoms, side-effects, and, even the medication used for both the H1N1 Influenza Virus and seasonal flu are typically the same, a new study conducted on ferrets suggests that the 2009 novel H1N1 virus may have an biological advantage over the seasonal influenza flu.  Aside from the fact that...