In a study, Canadian researchers tested the strengths of marijuana and the benefits associated with chronic pain. The case patients were not responding to traditional painkillers. Dr. Mark Ware, assistant professor of anesthesia and family medicine at McGill University in Montreal evaluated 21 adults who were suffering from chronic pain after an injury or surgery. [...]

An application built for the smart phone may replace the stethoscope. Instant Heart Rate is a phone app invented by Peter Bentley, a researcher from University College London. The app allows medical practitioners and physicians to measure heartbeats through a smart phone. French physician Rene Laennec invented the original stethoscope nearly 200 years ago and [...]

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has recalled about 8500 pounds of ground beef that may be infected with E. Coli. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the strain of E. Coli in question is known as E. coli. O26. It is a rare strain of shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli. The recalled meat products has the established number [...]

The FDA has drafted new guidelines that will affect major chain restaurants around the country. The proposed guidelines would require many chain restaurants and vending machines to display the numbers of calories in their food in plain view of the consumer. Businesses with more than 20 restaurant locations must post the calorie information in the [...]

The scientific community of the University of Minnesota is applauding the work of its researchers who have found that drugs used to battle cancer can be safely used to control and destroy the HIV virus. The study brings the promise of hope to HIV patients. The two drugs used to control the virus already been [...]

Johnson and Johnson’s (NYSE:JNJ) artificial joint department is recalling two hip replacement systems. The recall comes right after statements in a government report that said they were illegally marketing two other products. This is Johnson & Johnson’s 11th recall since last September. They said that they were recalling the system because after analysis of the treatment [...]

Melanoma patients can afford to have a glimmer of hope with a new treatment. The trial treatment known as PLX4032, also called RG7204, has shown significant reduction in the size of tumors in more than 80% of patients. It has been used on those who had advanced skin cancer. The disease is one of the [...]

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the federal government from funding medical research involving human embryonic stem cells. Privately funded researchers or companies are not affected. It may block government research since it is dependent on government funds. The injunction against funding human embryonic stem cell research came as a shock that [...]

Zemco Industries has recalled deli meats sold at Wal-Mart stores. The meats may contain Listeria MonoCytogenes. The Tyson Foods unit in Buffalo, New York recalled about 380,000 pounds of the deli meats. Deli meats include ham, salami, pepperoni, and roast beef distributed to national Wal-Mart delicatessens. The recalled meats are sold and packaged in sandwiches [...]

Most people consider dieting as a measure of cutting back on their portions to curb weight loss. A new study suggests drinking a couple glasses of water before meals will help take the weight off. Drinking water has always been recommended for staying hydrated and for its benefits that help flush toxins from the body. It is the most [...]