Latest science news in Health & Medicine
Team sport compensates for oestrogen loss
When women enter menopause, their oestrogen levels taper. This increases […]
Many kidney disease patients experience hazardous events related to their medical care
In a study of 267 patients with chronic kidney disease, 69% of participants experienced at least one hazardous event related to their outpatient care. Hypoglycemia (in patients with diabetes) and...
Greece's deepening health crisis a result of continued healthcare budget cuts, says study
Greece’s health crisis is worsening as a result of continued healthcare budget cuts, says a new study. Researchers say the harmful effects of austerity are linked to the increasing inability...
Genetic screening can identify men with advanced prostate cancer
Screening men with a family history of prostate cancer for a range of gene mutations can identify those who are at high risk of aggressive forms of the disease and...
Early warning system for epidemics: Risk map correlates environmental, health data
The environment has an impact on our health. Preventing epidemics relies on activating the right counter-measures, and scientists are now trying to find out how better use of forecasting can...
Selenium, vitamin E supplements can increase risk of prostate cancer in some men
High-dose supplementation with both the trace element selenium and vitamin E increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. But importantly, this risk depends upon a man’s selenium status before taking...
Skin tumor vaccine shows promise in wild mice, rising hope for transplant patients
Papillomaviruses (linked to cervical cancer when they infect the mucosal tissue in the female reproductive tract) can also infect normal skin, where they cause warts and possibly non-melanoma skin cancer,...
Significant increase in overdoses involving heroin in Kentucky, research finds
Emergency department overdose visits involving heroin climbed 197 percent, and heroin-related deaths climbed 207 percent in Kentucky in 2012, while benzodiazepines were associated with the highest number of emergency department...
Schizophrenics at greater risk of getting diseases
People suffering from schizophrenia have an increased risk of contracting autoimmune diseases, especially if they have suffered from a severe infection, new research based on data sets covering the majority...
Yaws eradication will need millions of donated antibiotics, says WHO
World Health Organisation says bacterial skin disease requires drug companies to give large supplies of single-dose tabletsThe World Health Organisation has stepped up efforts to eradicate yaws, described as the "forgotten disease", after...
AACC Announces 2014 Award Winners; Celebrates Achievements in Laboratory Medicine
AACC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 AACC Awards. Each year, AACC recognizes individuals from around the world for their superior contributions to the field of laboratory...
Thyroid cancer diagnoses nearly triple but many tumours harmless
A dramatic rise in thyroid cancer has resulted partly from overdiagnosis and treatment of tumours too small to ever cause harm, according to a U.S. study that found cases nearly...
Nanotechnology to help in healing hearts
Professor Sami Franssila is participating in a research project that could, if successful, revolutionise the treatment of coronary thrombosis and brain damage.
Newly discovered marsupial the victim of fatal attraction
A QUT mammalogist has discovered a highly sexed mouse-like marsupial […]
Well: Living With Cancer: Wigged Out
Dealing with hair loss also can mean accepting a new persona, writes Susan Gubar.
Public Sector Cuts Part-Time Shifts to Bypass Insurance Law
Cities, counties and public schools, lacking the option of passing along increased costs to consumers, are drawing a line at 30 hours.
Health care organizations under siege from cyberattacks, study says
Add this to the list of reasons for consumers to fret over privacy: Health care organizations of all kinds are being routinely attacked and compromised by increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Although Purebred Dogs Can Be Best in Show, Are They Worst in Health?
Why diseases plague purebred dogs and how breeders, owners and genetics can help -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Using computers to speed up drug discovery
One of the major problems in today’s society is the efficiency and cost of developing medicines to treat disease. The advancements in pharmaceutical science have been phenomenal, but the price...
Fast emergency department identification of sepsis speeds treatment
Early identification of sepsis cases in the emergency department using a symptoms-based screening tool significantly decreased the time interval for administering life-saving antibiotic treatment, according to research. Early recognition and...
Dermatologists prescribe steroids for psoriasis management, despite guidelines that discourage use
A new study indicates that systemic corticosteroids are prescribed by dermatologists even though expert guidelines discourage their use for psoriasis treatment. Researchers found that systemic corticosteroids were prescribed at 650,000...
Cavities are contagious, research shows
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is the single most common chronic childhood disease. In fact, it is an infectious disease, new research demonstrates. Mothers with cavities can transmit...
'Neknominate' refuseniks try to break online drinking craze
Two young men on different continents have hit back at a burgeoning Facebook drinking game linked to five deaths in Britain and Ireland, launching their own attempts to break the...
Lithium Medication: Dosage & Side Effects
Lithium medications are used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder, by possibly preventing episodes of mania.
Rest Assured, IVF Babies Grow into Healthy Adults (Op-Ed)
There are outstanding questions about the long-term safety of IVF because there’s a possibility of early development being disturbed through the process.
Improving acupuncture needles
To avoid pain and allergic reactions, researchers believe the quality of acupuncture needles needs to improve.
E-patient record system missed goal, says health minister
The New Brunswick Medical Society has missed its original target for its new electronic patient record system, says the province's health minister.
HIV-prevention pill put to the test in Canadian trial
A clinical trial to test a controversial pill for HIV prevention is set to begin in Toronto to determine how well it works in the real world, raising both hope...