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Lack of midwives causes rise of newborn deaths Watch

Image of Midwives are a vital necessity in developing countries, where they can ease the strain put on doctors and medical aid.

A new review released on June 3 by the United Nations Populations Fund and the World Health Organization reports that among 73 lower and ... continue reading

New immoral medical process could result in babies with three parents Watch

Image of A theoretical procedure claims it might be able to prevent children from being born with mitochondrial diseases, while it violates basic morality and reduces reproduction to manufacture.

It seems impossible that any child could have three biological parents, but a scientific review, assembled by the Human Fertilization and ... continue reading

New drugs may hold the key to melanoma treatment Watch

Image of Image scans of Steele's lungs before and after his treatment. The left scan shows numerous gray colored cancer tissues, which are gone in the right, after his treatment.

Two new drugs may provide an exciting and striking treatment option for those who suffer from advanced cases of melanoma. LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading

New study shows dangerous increase in world obesity levels Watch

Image of A new study has found that obesity rates have increased alarmingly since 1980.

The rise of obesity is not going away, in fact, this trend has now become a global epidemic that is showing a rapid and alarming ... continue reading

Bad economy means fewer babies, but is abortion to blame? Watch

Image of There are fewer babies in the US today, experts blame the economy.

The teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. has fallen to a historic low, falling ten percent in just one year. Experts attribute the trend to the ... continue reading

VA director apologizes, should we trust our gov't with our healthcare? Watch

Image of Eric Shinseki takes questions in this file photo.

Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki publicly apologized on Friday for the scandal that has rocked the VA system. He told reporters that ... continue reading

Swiss firm to allow euthanasia of elderly on demand Watch

Image of A Swiss firm is now permitting the suicide of elderly people, even when they do not have a terminal illness.

It is now okay to euthanize people in Switzerland merely because they are old and may have "physical or psychological problems associated ... continue reading

Some SHOCKING fast facts about malaria Watch

Image of Malaria, transmitted by mosquitoes, kills one child every minute.

Among the top killers of children is malaria. Malaria is a deadly parasite borne by mosquitoes and in some parts of the world it is ... continue reading

Researchers suggest parasitic worm is the reason why African women suffer HIV at higher rate than men Watch

Image of The schistosomiasis worm is a dangerous parasite which can increase the risk of HIV infection. It can also be cured with a pill that costs eight cents.

A common parasitic worm in Africa may be responsible for the high rates of HIV infection in women in Africa. Reports in The Lancet, as well ... continue reading

TB a growing problem in Latin America Watch

Image of TB patients may find beds, but little comfort without better medical treatment.

According to USAID, 117 million people in Latin America live in poverty. Although these numbers are improving, they are still significant. ... continue reading

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