Researchers have been hunting for a male birth control pill for several years, but a new study reveals that a contraceptive for men could be possible by blocking one protein in sperm cells. In a lab experiment mice were genetically engineered to lack a gene that produces a particular protein in sperm, which caused them to become infertile until the treatment ended.
Mao memorabilia and other “red articles” or items associated with the pioneers of communism in the country and with the founding of the nation continue to enjoy brisk sale. Almost a million people in the country collect red articles: stamps, coins, documents, paintings, and statues of Mao.
American physicians, hospitals, and health insurance companies began using a United States version of the World Health Organization's (WHO) latest International Classification of Diseases (ICD) on October 1, Thursday. ICD-10 is a wide-ranging set of alphanumeric medical diagnosis codes used to describe injuries and diseases in extraordinary detail.
Germs and viruses that circle the globe and know no borders are a cause of concern for most modern-day air travelers. There are ways to diminish the odds and ease apprehensions of picking up an airborne disease or a virus en route to destinations.
A marriage crisis is threatening China, with more and more bachelors not being able to find a bride. By 2020, it is estimated there there will be 24 million more men than women aged 20 to 45.
A marijuana resort in which guests can buy and consume pot legally, the first of its kind in the United States, will soon be open to the public in South Dakota.
A little known solution to the widespread plastic pollution problem may have been uncovered by scientists from Beihang University in Beijing and Stanford University in California.
A group of people might give different answers when asked if a man in a photo is handsome, or a woman in an image is pretty, and a new study suggests why beauty is in the eye of the beholder. People have different perceptions of attractiveness because their opinion about whether a guy or gal is sexy is based more on their personal experiences than genetic makeup or universal standards.
An increasing number of college graduates are delaying looking for work, citing the need to search for the right job for them.
A Chinese artist's giant golden bridge-shaped structure creation entitled "Golden Bridge on Silk Road" was recently unveiled at the Milan Expo.
The world will go pink this month since October is the awareness month for breast cancer, the most common type of cancer diagnosis among women. One in eight women are diagnosed with the disease, yet the survival rate is quite high five years after receiving a diagnosis. Here are some famous celebrities who have battled and survived the disease:
TTPM's Holiday Showcase 2015 from the former Time to Play Magazine will likely excite not only children and teens, but also kid-at-heart adults. The yearly event reveals what industry experts believe will be the hottest toys during this year's shopping holiday season.
Scientists in the United States have developed a new test called ViroCap that can detect any virus that infects animals and humans.
A new study shows that taking a daily aspirin tablet or capsule can double the chance of patients surviving gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. The research's findings add to other studies showing that the over-the-counter (OTC) pain-reliever medicine can be effective in the treatment and prevention of breast, skin, colon, and bowel cancers.
Stroke in kids is a rare thing, however if the child has cold, minor infections or flu that it might trigger stroke in children. A study published in the medical journal of American Academy of Neurology revealed that regular vaccines can decrease stroke risks in kids.
