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Doctors Who Work With X-Rays May Be Adapting at the Cellular Level to Withstand Radiation
Chest X-Ray Wikimedia Commons Doctors whose bodies are regularly exposed to x-rays may be adapting at the cellular level to protect themselves against radiation, according to a new study. The research hints that...
Attack on Fragranced Laundry Products: "Non-Scents"
Groups representing laundry product and fragrance manufacturers sharply rebutted seriously flawed statements regarding fragrances in laundry products based on a study that fails to meet the basic principles of scientific...
Achieving realistic physical activity goals benefits rheumatoid arthritis patients
Researchers report that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have higher levels of self-efficacy for physical activity are more likely to achieve their physical activity goals. According to the study,...
Study: 85 percent of homeless people have chronic health conditions
More than eight out of 10 homeless people surveyed by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital and elsewhere have at least one chronic health condition and more than half have a...
FDA warns of heart risks with high doses of Celexa
Federal health regulators are warning doctors not to prescribe high doses of the antidepressant Celexa, because of the risk of fatal heart complications.
Mechanism links substance abuse with vulnerability to depression
A new study finds that repeated cocaine use increases the severity of depressive-like responses in a mouse model of depression and identifies a mechanism that underlies this cocaine-induced vulnerability.
West Nile investigated in Burlington death
A woman in Burlington, Ont., who tested positive for West Nile virus has died, health officials say.
Health risks with nanotechnology? Nanoparticles can hinder intracellular transport
Scientists have now shown that uptake and accumulation of nanoparticles in cells can disrupt important intracellular transport pathways. The researchers discovered that the nanoparticles interrupt the transport of vital substances...
Doctors' nutrition advice hits home quickly
Hearing dietary advice twice is enough for patients to get the significant benefits of lower cholesterol, according to a new study.
House dust mite test on wheezy toddlers predicts asthma in teen years
Wheezy toddlers who have a sensitivity to house dust mites are more at risk of developing asthma by the age of 12, a new study has shown.
Treatment options for cluster headache
Cluster headache has a substantial detrimental effect on quality of life. New invasive procedures, such as hypothalamic deep brain stimulation and bilateral occipital nerve stimulation, may help patients with chronic...
Toxin-producing bacteria: The importance of knowing your enemy
A better understanding of how bacterial toxins cause common human diseases may lead to their improved treatment and prevention. Scientists have researched the identification, genetics and biochemistry of streptolysin S...
Exercise can substitute effectively as second 'medication' for people with depression, study suggests
Exercise can be as effective as a second medication for as many as half of depressed patients whose condition have not been cured by a single antidepressant medication.
U.S. Healthcare: Three-quarters of those who have lost jobs and health insurance are skipping needed health care
Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of people who lost their health insurance when they lost their jobs over the last 2 years said that they skipped needed health care or did...
Women seek labial reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons, study finds
Women with normal sized labia minora still seek labial reduction surgery for cosmetic reasons, new research finds.
Building a better antipsychotic drug by treating schizophrenia's cause: How drugs act on dopamine-producing neurons
Researchers have discovered that antipsychotic drugs work akin to a Rube Goldberg machine -- that is, they suppress something that in turn suppresses the bad effects of schizophrenia, but not...
How the brain stores information for short periods of time
Researchers show how the brain stores information for short periods of time. The cells of several neural circuits store information by maintaining a persistent level of activity: A short-lived stimulus...
Gene found to play role in early cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- Mutations to a gene called p53 have been linked to half of all cancers, leading to tumor growth and the spread of cancerous cells. Now, a Cornell-led...
Stay in ICU means fewer patients likely to renew prescriptions after discharge
Patients often do not renew prescriptions for their chronic diseases after they are released from hospital.
Researchers uncover mechanisms of plant infection
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech and a team of international colleagues have identified the functions of a large family of virulence proteins used...
New study finds patchwork of licence requirements for older drivers
A national study shows that licensing policies for older drivers vary widely in Canada, raising issues for the coming increase in seniors.
Rick Hansen set to start cross-Canada relay near St. John's
Rick Hansen, a wheelchair athlete well known for his Man in Motion campaign to help people with spinal cord injuries, is heading to Cape Spear, N.L., to begin a cross-Canada...
Women who drink and smoke less likely to stick to chemoprevention
(Medical Xpress) -- Women at high risk of developing breast cancer who smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol were less likely to continue with their chemopreventive regimen and may require more...
Coriander oil could tackle food poisoning and drug-resistant infections
Coriander oil has been shown to be toxic to a broad range of harmful bacteria. Its use in foods and in clinical agents could prevent food-borne illnesses and even treat...
The Curious Cook: Bending the Rules on Bacteria
The improper handling of food can sicken or even kill, but are the current safety guidelines too strict?
Tennessee’s Summitt Reveals Dementia Diagnosis
Pat Summitt, the Tennessee women’s basketball coach, said she hoped to manage the disease and planned to coach in the coming season.
Well Blog: Nonalcoholic Beer Aids Marathon Recovery
A new study reports that beer is an excellent recovery beverage for marathon runners. But you may not want to start a raucous celebration just yet. The beer was effective...
Prolonged breastfeeding does not protect against eczema, global study shows
The largest worldwide study on the association between breastfeeding, time of weaning and eczema in children has concluded that there is no clear evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for four months...