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Mums of twins birth heavier babes
Scientists have suggested that non-twin babies born to mothers of twins are heavier, and could help explain why twinning exists.
Soy 'does not ease the menopause'
Soy appears to do nothing to relieve the symptoms of menopause, scientists say, despite the high hopes of many.
Herbal consumer safety information questioned
Herbal medicines may not contain all of the information that consumers need to use them safely, a new study suggests.
Some hospitals better than others in selecting patients to undergo cardiac catheterization, study finds
Hospitals vary markedly when it comes to the rate at which diagnostic coronary angiography or catheterization -- an invasive procedure that allows doctors to see the vessels and arteries leading...
Age and severity of heart failure associated with impairment in verbal memory
(Medical Xpress) -- Older patients with lower rates of left ventricular ejection fraction (a measure of how well the left ventricle of the heart pumps with each contraction) appear more...
Technique to stimulate heart cells may lead to light-controlled pacemakers
(Medical Xpress) -- A new technique that stimulates heart muscle cells with low-energy light raises the possibility of a future light-controlled pacemaker, researchers reported in Circulation: Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology, a...
Massachusetts health-care reform associated with increased demand for medical safety-net facilities
(Medical Xpress) -- Patient demand for care from safety-net providers (such as community health centers and public hospitals) in Massachusetts has increased, even though the number of patients with health...
'Good' prion-like proteins boost immune response
(Medical Xpress) -- A person's ability to battle viruses at the cellular level remarkably resembles the way deadly infectious agents called prions misfold and cluster native proteins to cause disease,...
Study: Mature heart can't regenerate cells
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. researches say adult human cardiac cells lose their ability to proliferate, perhaps explaining why the human heart has little regenerative capacity.
ATV youth injuries down, Halifax MD says
A pediatric surgeon in Halifax says Nova Scotia's strict ATV rules have prevented serious injuries, but a national industry group disagrees with her findings.
Unhappy Meals: Parent Don't Choose Healthier Fast Foods
Kids get half of their daily calorie needs from lunches purchased at fast-food restaurants, a new study shows.
Human Body Vulnerable to Cyberattack
A hacker could remotely trigger a person's insulin pump to malfunction.
Nose Is Gateway for Virus Tied to Brain Disorders
The virus was found in nasal mucus in both healthy and sick patients.
Study urges caution with lenalidomide dosage; Drug found to interact with P-glycoprotein
An early phase myeloma trial has unexpectedly revealed that the drug lenalidomide interacts with another protein in cells that affect its dose level in the body. The drug is under...
Well: The Claim: For Better Hydration, Drink Coconut Water
Not long ago, few athletes had heard of coconut water, but sales have skyrocketed, largely because of its reputation as a healthy and natural source of electrolytes.
Global Update: Longevity: Habits May Extend Life Only So Much
A study suggests that people with the genes for longevity live past age 95 with habits no different from most others, but that the average person would probably have to...
Vital Signs: Risks: Heart Risks May Hasten Mental Decline
A study showed that people who had diabetes or high blood pressure at the beginning of the study were more likely to have signs of brain deterioration and lower mental...
Global Update: Epidemics: AIDS Cases Increasing in Muslim Countries
Rates of H.I.V. infection have been increasing in Muslim countries, according to a study by the Qatar branch of Weill Cornell Medical College.
The Consumer: Demand Growing for Giving Birth at Home
What patients should know about home births, which have been increasing slowly in a reversal of what had been a long trend toward hospital births.
Peak Oil & Public Health: Political Common Ground?
American University's Matthew Nisbet featured in American Journal of Public Health.
Grant backs study of cancer-obesity link
The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has been awarded a five-year, $10 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a new research center to study the relationship between obesity and...
Siblings of those with blood clots in leg have higher risk of same disorder
People with multiple siblings who had potentially life-threatening leg blood clots are 50 times more likely to get the same condition compared to people with healthy siblings. Hereditary factors --...
Deep brain stimulation effects may last for 10 years in patients with Parkinson's disease
One decade after receiving implants that stimulate areas of their brains, patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) appear to sustain improvement in motor function, although part of the initial benefit wore...
Researchers develop risk assessment model for advanced age-related macular degeneration
A new risk assessment model may help predict development of advanced age-related macular degeneration, according to a new study.
More frequent visual field testing may lead to earlier detection of glaucoma progression
In patients with glaucoma, frequent visual field testing may be associated with earlier detection of the condition's progression, according to a new study.
Blood loss from lab testing associated with hospital-acquired anemia for patients with heart attacks, study finds
In patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), blood loss from greater use of phlebotomy (blood drawn for diagnostic testing) appears to be independently associated with the development of hospital-acquired...
Dr Dillner's health dilemmas: should I take antioxidant supplements?
Oxidation in our bodies is a normal process but produces molecules that can damage our cells. What's the best way to minimise the damage?Antioxidants are said by many to have almost magical...
New brain tumor gene identified for meningiomas
The causes of brain tumors have been hard to discern in most cases. But researchers have previously identified an inherited predisposition for brain tumors. Now, in an international collaboration, they...