After mere hours that the ban on party drug mephedrone came into force, the police have been warned about a new drug doing the rounds on the party circuit. Word is coming in from around …

A patient lost his testicle because a surgeon cut it off by mistake during a surgery, as was heard at the General Medical Council recently.
The patient was in surgery to remove a cyst from his …

It seems the old adage, ‘Fight fire with fire’ holds true even for drug addiction. Doctors from all around the world are meeting in San Jose, California this week to discuss the use of hallucinogens …

Tragedy has beset Rebecca Doig on the day that should have been the happiest of her life. Strange as it may sound she was completely indifferent while giving birth to her new baby girl.
The 31-year- …

A recent European study has found that one hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname “fatso.”
The message for adolescents is …

Fruits and veggies have been highly promoted in the recent past as effective measures in preventing cancer, However, recent study suggests that while fruits and veggies may have a very healthy effect on the heart, …

Many cancer patients are desperate to know the answer to the question, ‘How long do I have to live, Doctor? The most dreaded answer is perhaps, ’Six months, or less.’ But research suggests that an …

For some time now, it has been commonly believed in the medical community that lithium helps slow Lou Gehrig’s disease. However, recent studies are showing results contrary to this belief.
About two years ago, a small …

According to a cost analysis, the lives of about 900 US babies could be saved every year, if 90% of US mothers breast fed their babies for the first 6 months. Of course, it would …

A scanning tool to detect if any surgical item has been left behind in the patient is getting a lot of attention in the medical community.
This scanning wand, called the RF Surgical Detection System is …