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Breastfeeding may prevent asthma
Feeding a baby on only breast milk and for up to 6 months after birth can reduce their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, according to new research.
Mexico: French baby first measles case in 4 years
(AP) -- Mexican health officials say a French baby girl who recently flew in from Paris is Mexico's first case of measles in four years.
Chronic pain in homeless people not managed well, study finds; Almost half reported using street drugs to treat their pain
Chronic pain is not managed well in the general population and it's an even greater challenge for homeless people, according to new research.
Elimination of national kidney allocation policy improves minority access to transplants
A new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation reveals that since the elimination of the kidney allocation priority for matching for HLA-B on May 7, 2003, access to...
New clues about heart health uncovered by team of biomedical engineer
An engineering school isnt where you normally hear about advancements that could improve heart health, but researchers at the University of Calgarys Schulich School of Engineering have used a device...
Alzheimer's might be warded off by healthy lifestyle
Up to half of Alzheimer's disease cases could potentially be prevented if people pursue education, quit smoking, exercise more and make other lifestyle changes, a new review suggests.
HIV therapies provide near normal lifespan in Africa
A landmark study by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) shows that patients in Africa receiving combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) for...
No increase in most common preventable cause of intellectual disability over 20 years, Quebec study finds
A new study that was prompted by recent reports of an increase in cases of congenital hypothyroidism in the United States, and aimed at assessing the incidence of this condition...
Suicide and homicide rates in mental health patients in England and Wales
Suicide rates among people with mental illness in England and Wales have fallen over the last decade, latest figures show.
Well: Gardasil for Daughters and Sons?
In the wake of new research suggesting that Gardasil protects against cancers that effect both men and women, the vaccine is increasingly marketed as an important vaccine for boys, too.
Gradual bone reduction seen in some pill users
Birth control pills may reduce a woman's bone density, according to a study published online July 13 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism by Group Health Research Institute...
SLAC X-rays help discover new drug against melanoma
It was front page news around the world: a drug designed to disrupt malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, was so successful in its latest round of testing...
To help doctors and patients, researchers are developing a 'vocabulary of pain'
All over the world, patients with chronic pain struggle to express how they feel to the doctors and health-care providers who are trying to understand and treat them.
Quitting weed reduces drug use
People who quit cannabis in their 20s greatly reduce their chances of progressing to using other drugs, a new study shows.
Study challenges baby formula claim
Hypoallergenic baby formula does not reduce a baby’s risk of developing allergies later in life, a new study shows.
Why are Internet anti-vaccine messages dangerous
Evidence has long shown routine vaccines to be safe and effective, but a growing community of critics still claims that they pose more danger than the diseases they prevent. A...
Depressed heart function from stress improved by a simple sugar
Enhancing the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), an energy carrying molecule in heart cells, may shorten the hearts recovery time after a heart attack or heart surgery.
American Express to offer coupons via Facebook
(AP) -- American Express is jumping into the daily deals arena.
It's simple: increasing complexity of models does not necessarily increase their accuracy
Mathematical modeling of infectious diseases is an important tool in the understanding and prediction of epidemics. Knowledge of social interactions is used to understand how infectious diseases spread through populations...
Heart Warning Added to Label on Popular Antipsychotic Drug
AstraZeneca will add warnings to labels for Seroquel saying that the drug should be avoided in combination with 12 medicines linked to arrhythmia.
Findings: Can a Playground Be Too Safe?
Efforts to regulate playground equipment to prevent injuries may stunt emotional development, a new study suggests.
After fire, a young man's life restarts
With help from family and friends, Derek Thomas fights to recover from a devastating crash.He can piece together only fragments.
Single traumatic brain injury may prompt long-term neurodegeneration
In a new study, researchers suggest that Alzheimer's disease-like neurodegeneration may be initiated or accelerated following a single traumatic brain injury, even in young adults.
Screening new colon cancer patients for Lynch syndrome would be cost-effective, study shows
Screening every new colon cancer patient for a particular familial disorder extends lives at a reasonable cost, say researchers. The team hopes the results will encourage more medical centers to...
Vital Signs: Exercise: Limits in Heart Screenings for Youths
In a study, pediatric cardiologists reading electrocardiograms correctly identified only 68 percent of truly abnormal cases and did not always offer the correct recommendation on whether a patient should participate...
Injectables on the rise as alternative to cosmetic surgery
Injectable use on the rise as a cheaper alternative to cosmetic surgeryDemand for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures showed a three-digit increase over the last decade, with Botox leading the way...
Green: N.R.C. Chief Plans Quick Response to Post-Fukushima Study
It may take years to act on recommendations for shoring up safety at American nuclear plants, but the N.R.C. hopes to give strong guidance on necessary steps within three months.
Key metabolic pathway implicated in intractable form of breast cancer
Using a new in vivo screening system, researchers have identified a protein in a key metabolic pathway that is essential in estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer. When the expression of...