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McDonald’s Trims Its Happy Meal
Bowing to pressure from health advocates and parents, McDonald’s will try to cut the calorie count of the Happy Meal by reducing the portion of French fries and adding fruit.
Not Enough Evidence to Link 9/11 and Cancer, a Federal Report Says
A report from a federal agency said there was not enough evidence or research to say 9/11 had caused cancer.
Simple guidelines decreased unnecessary antibiotic use in Quebec, Canada
Antibiotic overuse and resistance have emerged as major threats during the past two decades. Following an outbreak of Clostridium difficile infections, which often result from antibiotic use, health care professionals...
Increased risk of Parkinson's disease in methamphetamine users, study finds
People who abused methamphetamine or other amphetamine-like stimulants are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those who do not, according to a new study.
High-throughput screen finds compounds that regulate cancer cell invasion
Scientists screened a collection of pharmacologically active compounds to identify those that regulate invadopodia formation, a driving force behind cancer metastasis. First, the team identified several new invadopodia inhibitors that...
Multi-species disease strikes Australia
BRISBANE, Australia, July 26 (UPI) -- A potentially fatal bat-borne virus disease in Australia has unexpectedly jumped to dogs, raising fears of another avenue for infecting people, authorities say.
Recipes for Health: Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes With Basil Oil
Once roasted, cherry tomatoes become even sweeter. Serve these as an appetizer or side dish.
Smartphone apps to help treat PTSD
When terrifying battlefield memories come rushing back, causing night sweats, flashbacks or a panic attack, some troops and vets now find comfort by reaching for their smartphones.
Single-dose H1N1 vaccine not reliable protection for pediatric liver-transplant patients
Researchers from Australia determined that pediatric liver transplant patients who received a single-dose of the H1N1 vaccine were not adequately protected against the virus compared to healthy children. This study...
Adrenaline use in cardiac arrest
Adrenaline has kept its place in cardiac arrest guidelines despite limited evidence for or against its use. The PACA (Placebo versus Adrenaline versus Cardiac Arrest) study by Jacobs and colleagues,...
How testosterone protects against inflammation
Pharmacists of the University Jena, Germany, and partners have shown that cells from men and women react in a different manner to inflammatory stimuli. They found that in male cells...
It takes a team to remove large, aggressive tumors
(Medical Xpress) -- No cancer surgery is easy, but the two operations David Bieszke underwent at Loyola University Hospital to remove an aggressive, 10-inch tumor were especially challenging.
CDC still listening to youth vaccination debate
Public hearings trigger parents' passionsMediators were dispatched to help keep the conversation civil at a health forum in Chicago last week — a clear sign of the passionate opinions elicited...
Hospitals take cultural sensitivity seriously
Staffs learn about various customs to keep patients happyIn 20 years as a nurse practitioner, Ann Cho found herself preventing a false child-abuse claim — because a bruise on a...
Ophthalmologists develop device for monitoring degenerative eye disease
An ophthalmologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center has helped create a convenient device that lets patients who have a degenerative eye disease better track vision changes.
Signaling molecule identified as essential for maintaining a balanced immune response
(Medical Xpress) -- St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital investigators have identified a signaling molecule that functions like a factory supervisor to ensure that the right mix of specialized T cells...
Red kangaroo attacks 94-year-old
A large, rogue red kangaroo attacks a 94-year-old woman in her garden in Queensland, Australia.
Mechanism of action behind novel cancer agents targeting tumor cell metabolism discovered
(Medical Xpress) -- The discovery of the mechanism of action behind a novel class of anticancer drugs designed to disrupt cancer cell mitochondrial metabolism may be a major step toward...
Drug shown to improve sight for patients with inherited blindness
A clinical trial led by Newcastle University shows that the drug, idebenone (Catena), improved the vision and perception of colour in patients with Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). The inherited...
Global depression statistics
Depression affects 121 million people worldwide. In can affect a person's ability to work, form relationships, and destroy their quality of life. At its most severe depression can lead to...
NHS ill prepared to care for obese patients
The NHS is poorly prepared to care for obese patients, lacking dedicated equipment and adequately trained staff, among other things, reveals an analysis of patient safety incidents, published online in...
Federal Auditors Will Soon Review Health Insurance Rates in 10 States
As of Sept. 1, the Obama administration will begin to review health insurance rates in states where it says regulation of premiums for personal and small business insurance is inadequate.
Well: Migraine Miseries Push Patients to Ways of Coping
More than 10 percent of adults and children suffer from migraine, which is three times as common in women and girls as in men and boys.
Measles kill over 1000 DR Congo children since January: UN
A measles epidemic has killed 1,145 children in the Democratic Republic of Congo since January, the UN's Humanitarian Affairs mission in Kinshasa said Monday.
News Analysis: Grasping for Any Way to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Scientists have calculated that if people address certain risks, a significant number of Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented, with the operative word being “could.”
Mesh used in pelvic surgeries under scrutiny
10% of women have problems with mesh protrusion; FDA warns of risks10% of women have problems with mesh protrusion; Food and Drug Administration warns of risks.
New mobile app for Crohn's, colitis patients
Teens and parents dealing with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis now have a mobile app that will help them manage their disease and seek help sooner if something is wrong...
New Prevention Data Leads WHO to Delay Guidelines for Couples
Upbeat new HIV prevention findings presented last week at an international AIDS conference held...