Researchers from England and Germany have discovered new links to male pattern baldness. This will be the second genetic connection that has been made when related to hair loss in the majority of men and a few women as they grow older. Felix F. Brockschmidt from the University of Bonn was one of the leading authors of the report that was published October 12th in the journal of Nature Genetics.  Read more... (262 words, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)

A report that was published in the October issue of Pediatrics has led many doctors to believe that exotic pets (rodents, reptiles, monkeys, etc.) may pose very real health risks to children and should be kept away from them. They believe that many of these animals could spread many diseases to children because they have weak immune systems.  Read more... (163 words, estimated 39 secs reading time)

Health experts have are putting together a campaign against the tanning industry. According to the campaign the tanning industry portrays indoor tanning beds and sunbathing a safe practice and even goes so far as to say that it is good for the health of consumers.  Read more... (331 words, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

Researchers have been working on an experimental breast cancer vaccine and in the process have been able to create one that is more effective. They have hope that this new vaccine will give the patient a cancer fighting gene that will place itself into the infected cells. This will then create immune system proteins that will destroy the tumor.  Read more... (368 words, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

A study was conducted by researchers at the University of Florence in Italy in hopes to discover the effects of eating a Mediterranean diet. Their research taught them that this diet can help to significantly reduce the risk of death from heart disease, cancer, and from developing brain diseases (such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s).  Read more... (255 words, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)