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Physical activity may reduce risk of esophageal cancer
Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of esophageal cancer, particularly esophageal adenocarcinoma, according to a new meta-analysis of published observational studies.
Kidney failure can complicate long-term outcomes in children receiving solid-organ transplants
Children who undergo transplants of solid organs have a high risk of developing advanced kidney disease, according to a new national study. The findings reinforce the importance of continued screening...
Diet, lifestyle advice for those with diabetes should be no different from that for general public
New research suggests that lifestyle advice for people with diabetes should be no different from that for the general public, although those with diabetes may benefit more from that same...
Kids' menus challenged on nutritional content
Menus aimed at young diners are changing, but do those changes go far enough?
GM golden rice opponents branded 'wicked' by UK environment secretary
Owen Paterson accused of swallowing industry hype on GM crops over claim that vitamin-enriched rice could prevent blindness and death among children in poor countriesPeople who oppose golden rice, a new variety of...
Database of disease genes shows potential drug therapies
Researchers have created a massive online database that matches thousands of genes linked to cancer and other diseases with drugs that target those genes. Some of the drugs are approved...
How the World Health Organisation covered up Iraq's nuclear nightmare | Nafeez Ahmed
Ex-UN, WHO officials reveal political interference to suppress scientific evidence of postwar environmental health catastropheLast month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a long awaited document summarising the findings of an in-depth investigation...
Craig Venter: 'This isn't a fantasy look at the future. We are doing the future'
The pioneering American scientist, who created the world's first synthetic life, is building a gadget that could teletransport medicine and vaccines into our homes or to colonists in spaceCraig Venter reclines in his...
Recipes for Health: Stuffed Roasted Yellow Peppers or Red Peppers in Tomato Sauce
Peppers make a delicious home for some delicious, untraditional but healthy fillings.
Prompted by Injury, a League Will Review Rules on Fighting
A player went into convulsions after a fight in a junior league game in Iowa. Last week, concussion researchers urged a ban on fighting in junior and professional hockey.
A Vulnerable Age: Patients Mired in Costly Credit From Doctors
Some doctors and dentists offer older patients a way to pay for costly procedures not covered by Medicare, but the plans’ high interest rates can strain the finances of people...
FEATURE: Explainer: the chikungunya virus and its risk to Australia
Chikungunya is a debilitating virus transmitted by mosquitoes, and it could easily reach Australian shores, writes Craig Williams.
In a surprise finding, gene mutation found linked to low-risk bladder cancer
An international research team has discovered a genetic mutation linked to low-risk bladder cancer. The investigators identified STAG2 as one of the most commonly mutated genes in bladder cancer, particularly...
Possible Treatment for Marijuana Abuse Found
Researchers say that people who use marijuana, but want to quit, could be helped by a drug that boosts levels of a naturally occurring compound in the brain. A new...
Chronic pain treatment cools hot flashes in menopausal women
Menopausal women suffer from half as many hot flashes after receiving a non-hormonal chronic pain treatment. The nerve block treatment interrupts the area of the brain that regulates body temperature,...
People born with certain gene more likely to suffer cognitive decline after heart surgery
Long-term memory loss, difficulty understanding verbal or written communication or impaired ability to pay attention may still occur five years after heart surgery if a patient has a certain gene...
Kids having tonsils removed get better pain relief with IV acetaminophen
Using intravenous (IV) acetaminophen with narcotics provides more effective pain relief to children having tonsillectomies, according to a study. Additionally, the combination therapy saves costs due to reduced use of...
Researchers 'fish new pond' for antibiotics
Researchers at McMaster University are addressing the crisis in drug resistance with a novel approach to find new antibiotics.
The Texas Tribune: For Aid Insuring Latinos, Groups Look Close to Home
Faced with common obstacles in getting Latinos to register for insurance options, advocates across Texas are developing community-based strategies.
The Soaring Cost of a Simple Breath
The high price of commonly used medications for conditions like asthma contributes heavily to health care costs and certainly causes more widespread anguish.
Improving child malnutrition in developing countries
NutrInfo consists of application software that captures weight and height data by using a remote bascule and a mobile device. The application can update nutritional data immediately, with the purpose...
The moral life of babies
Nathalia Gjersoe: Research with very young babies suggests that the roots of compassion, empathy and moral reasoning might be in place from birth.Nathalia Gjersoe
Heart attack patients return to work later, retire earlier if treatment is delayed
System delays in treating patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction postpones their return to work and increases early retirement, according to research.
Psychological interventions halve deaths, events in heart disease patients
Psychological interventions halve deaths and cardiovascular events in heart disease patients, according to research.
11 Surprising Facts About the Endocrine System
Did you know that doctors once diagnosed diabetes by tasting patients' urine? Here are 11 surprising facts about the endocrine system.
The New Old Age Blog: Q & A: Medicare and the Insurance Exchanges
Seniors may be tempted to abandon Medicare for policies on the new online insurance exchanges, some state officials fear.
3rd Buccaneer Found With Infection
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers said a third player contracted a MRSA infection, but the team did not release the name of the player.
Snapple's Bottle Cap Facts Are Often Wrong
Snapple Fact Flickr user Jeremy Foo Snapple has been printing facts on the underside of its bottlecaps for over a decade now, but maybe we should stop referring to them as "facts."...