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Researchers focus on secondary stroke prevention after study reveals room for improvement
A year after hospital discharge, the majority of stroke patients are listening to doctor's orders when it comes to taking their prescribed secondary stroke prevention medications, new data shows. However,...
Newly hatched chicks of African honeyguide birds bite to death their foster siblings to eliminate competition
Only a few days old and still blind and naked, chicks of the African greater honeyguide kill their newly hatched foster siblings in order to eliminate competition for parental care,...
New Hope for 'Crazy' Malaria Vaccine
An unconventional vaccine may have failed because it wasn't administered in the best possible way
Common Pain Meds Don't Provide 'Good Relief' for Most
No pain medication is effective for everyone, but some can provide good pain relief for more than 70 percent of patients.
Obesity and large waist size linked to higher risk of death in African-American women
The risk of death increases with higher levels of overweight and obesity among African American women, according to a new study.
Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children
In the first longitudinal study of its kind, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have found that 40 percent of children bereaved by sudden parental death will...
Blood lipids suggest that online tailored nutrition advice is not effective
As lifestyles get busier and waistlines get bigger, many people are turning to online nutrition programs. In promotion of healthful nutrition behaviors, computer-tailored nutrition education has been identified as a...
OPINION: Clear and present danger: how best to fight the latest whooping cough outbreak
Vaccine programs, despite their limitations, are important in preventing whopping cough, the authors write.
Beat enzyme, curb cancer: study
By stopping an enzyme from inactivating tumour suppressors, scientists are one step closer to developing drugs for breast cancer.
3D analysis of immunosuppressing protein secreted by potato late blight pathogen reveals its disease mechanism
Phytophthora is Latin for "plant destroyer," and Phytophthora infestans is the pathogen that causes potato late blight. This pathogen is responsible for widespread devastation of potato crops, and is especially...
Walnut recall expanded for E. coli risk
Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns of E. coli risk
Watching Viruses ‘Friend’ a Network
From SARS to swine flu, virus outbreaks can be unpredictable — and devastating. But now a new application through the ubiquitous social networking site Facebook, developed in a Tel Aviv...
More organ seekers turning to Web to find them
Average five-to-ten year wait for organs prompting patients so try to hasten the process via the Internet
Socialising speeds up fat loss
A socially active lifestyle can dramatically speed up weight loss through the burning of fat in mice, a study shows.
Parents play a powerful role in predicting DUI
(Medical Xpress) -- Sipping the occasional glass of wine may seem relatively harmless, and could even be beneficial to the drinkers health. But for parents, even moderate drinking can result...
Virtual reality may help adults recover from stroke
Early results suggest that using virtual reality (VR) human-computer interfaces might help adult stroke patients regain arm function and improve their ability to perform standard tasks, when compared to patients...
New drugs should be compared with existing treatments before approval, say experts
Manufacturers should have to show how their drugs compare to existing treatments before approval to help ensure that the most beneficial and safest therapies reach patients and that limited healthcare...
Children who have their adenoids out do not get fewer upper respiratory infections
Children who have their adenoids surgically removed do not get fewer upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and colds, finds research published in BMJ today.
Micronutrient powders reduce anemia and iron deficiency in infants in low-income countries
Adding a powder that contains several vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc and vitamin A, to the semi-solid foods taken by infants and children between six months and two years...
Ephedra Aphrodisiac From The Axis Of Evil
Yesterday, I enjoyed a stimulating tea that has been enjoyed all over the northern hemisphere for thousands of years. We prepared (see pictures below) and consumed early in the morning...
Infant action tied to adult brain activity
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Male infants who show strong reactions to unfamiliar sounds, smells and objects may be at risk of developing anxiety disorders as adults, U.S....
Modeling disparities may help with cervical cancer prevention
Researchers reported that explicit inclusion of disparities in cost-effectiveness analysis, would allow policy makers to identify strategies that would reduce overall cancer risk, reduce disparities between racial ethnic subgroups, and...
Family meals help children to be less fussy about food
A study has found that eating together as a family may encourage children to be more open to trying new types of food.
Pain relievers calm dementia patients, study shows
Many dementia patients are being treated with antipsychotic medications, but a new study by researchers in Norway and the UK shows that simple pain relievers may be a better alternative.
Some hospitalized children exposed to many medications and therapeutic agents, study finds
Some hospitalized pediatric patients, particularly those with rare conditions, may be exposed to many drugs and therapeutic agents, according to a new report.
Adherence to recommended treatment guidelines for acute gastroenteritis appears to differ based on patient volume
Hospitals that admit more children with acute gastroenteritis appear more likely to follow recommended guidelines for treatment than those that admit fewer children with the condition, according to a new...
Medical schools spend small amount of time teaching content related to health of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients, survey finds
A survey of deans of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada finds that the median (midpoint) amount of time in the medical school curriculum dedicated to topics related to...
Study examines relationship between critical care training with mechanical ventilation clinical protocols and knowledge about ventilator management
Critical care physicians trained in a high-intensity clinical protocol environment for mechanical ventilation practice had similar test results on examination questions regarding mechanical ventilation management compared to physicians in a...