As baby boomer generation enters old age, U.S. elderly population will increase substantially and comprise a larger percentage of the general population over the next 40 years.
'It's morphin time!' Power Rangers movie in the works
The first Power Rangers movie was released in 1995 and hauled in more than $66 million worldwide.
Viagra and Cialis show promise for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients
A small new study offers proof of concept in treating boys who have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Viagra and Cialis, which both inhibit the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5.
FDA creates controversy, says not everyone should take asprin to prevent heart disease
In response to a request from Bayer, the FDA recommends against the universal use of aspirin as a preventative measure for heart disease.
Study shows antipsychotic drugs could significantly reduce violent crime
A study of Swedish patients and crime rates shows a link between compliance with antispychotic drug treatment and a 45 percent reduction in violent crime.
Dig in China confirms that Pinocchio rex was a real dinosaur
Remains have been found of a new, long-nosed cousin of Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Violent crimes against children on the decline
A recent study has revealed that the rate of violence against children has continually declined since 2003.
Backup dancer sues Britney Spears for allegedly breaking her nose
The dancer claims that Spears’ “reckless manner” resulted in a “permanent disability.”
Pakistan facing travel restrictions due to polio
While polio was once seen around the world, it has largely been eradicated.
Mandatory health insurance in Massachusetts saves lives, study shows
The researchers looked at the death rate in Massachusetts from 2001 to 2005 to establish the rate before the reform, and from 2007 to 2010 to investigate how it had changed after the reform.