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Experts: Seeds tainted by E. coli still out there
(AP) -- Health experts warned Thursday there could be more E. coli cases across Europe and elsewhere after finding that recent deadly outbreaks were probably linked to contaminated Egyptian...
Administration Halts Survey of Making Doctor Visits
The government shelved plans for a survey in which “mystery shoppers” would have seen how difficult it was to get appointments.
MS-like disease discovered in monkeys
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered a naturally occurring disease in monkeys that is very much like multiple sclerosis in humans -- a discovery that could have...
Chemical produced in pancreas prevented and reversed diabetes in mice
A chemical produced by the same cells that make insulin in the pancreas prevented and even reversed Type 1 diabetes in mice.
Genome editing improves blood clotting in mice with hemophilia B
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists have used a gene therapy tool that acts like intelligent molecular scissors to correct the key gene defect in mice with hemophilia B, a disease that...
Calcium plus vitamin D may reduce melanoma risks in some women, study finds
A combination of calcium and vitamin D may cut the chance of melanoma in half for some women at high risk of developing this life-threatening skin cancer, according to a...
Teenage UK hacking suspect released on bail
(AP) -- A teenager accused of attacking a string of U.K.-based websites has been released on bail.
Premature aging caused by some HIV drugs, study shows
A class of anti-retroviral drugs commonly used to treat HIV, particularly in Africa and low income countries, can cause premature ageing, according to research published today in the journal Nature...
Promising results of Phase I diabetes trial
Medical researchers report promising results of the Phase I clinical trial of the generic drug BCG (bacillus Calmette-Guerin) to treat advanced type I diabetes.
Rogue blood cells may contribute to post-surgery organ damage
A study sheds new light on why people who experience serious trauma or go through major surgery, can suffer organ damage in parts of the body which are seemingly unconnected...
Genetic study shows that low body fat may not lower risk for heart disease and diabetes
Having a lower percentage of body fat may not always lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study.
Atrial fibrillation: New management approaches for the 'new epidemic' in cardiovascular disease
According to the report, improvements in the management of AF can be achieved by several synergistic steps: the detection and better management of risk factors, good clinical use of new...
Latest E. Coli Outbreak in France Appears Isolated
Seven patients remained hospitalized as European Union officials discussed action to restrict sales of bean sprouts.
Rosalyn Yalow obituary
Winner of the Nobel prize for medicine and physiology in 1977Professor Rosalyn Yalow, who has died aged 89, transformed clinical medicine through the development of new and extremely sensitive methods of measuring concentrations...
Cream may buy time for snake bite victims
HONG KONG, Jun (Reuters) - A chemical compound that is used on heart patients may raise chances of survival for snakebite victims, Australian scientists said on Monday.
OPINION: Health should take a pot shot: making a case for medical marijuana
Jake Najman discusses the issue of legalising marijuana.
One lazy worker drags team
Having one lazy worker is enough to drag the entire team down, a new study shows.
Good Form: Get out in front of thigh tightness
The fronts of your thighs can get very tight, especially if you play sports, train with weights or engage in any other physical activities. Remember to regularly stretch these muscles...
Brazen hacker group LulzSec says it's disbanding
(AP) -- A publicity-seeking hacker group that has left a trail of sabotaged websites over the last two months, including attacks on law enforcement and releases of private data,...
India on verge of eradicating polio
A more effective vaccine and billions of dollars spent to spread the message and get children inoculated repeatedly is bearing fruit, with reported cases falling drastically. Scientists, health workers and...
Lung cancer victim's deathbed image sends potent message
The photo of Barb Tarbox didn't make the cut for the FDA's new cigarette warning labels, but she wanted people to see the truth.For American smokers, her portrait is a...
Diabetes cases up to 347 million, study finds
The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has more than doubled in three decades, jumping to an estimated 347 million, a new study says.
In Medicine, New Isn’t Always Improved
Implants of metal-on-metal artificial hips provide one example of how a seeming medical breakthrough can pose unexpected problems and risks.
Australian to lead thalidomide suit
An Australian woman born without arms and legs will lead a mass lawsuit against the German and British firms behind thalidomide, a sedative blamed for birth defects, lawyers said Saturday.
Curing the Pelvic Headache
Tim Parks details his suffering from chronic pain and explains how he found relief from an unexpected source.
New breast cancer risk model quantifies the impact of risk reduction
How much can a woman lower her risk of breast cancer by losing weight, drinking less, or exercising more? A study describes a new model to estimate the impact of...
Research shows promise in reversing Type 1 diabetes
Experiments in a small number of people show that an inexpensive vaccine normally used against tuberculosis may stop the immune system from attacking pancreas cells.Preliminary experiments in a handful of...
Over-the-Counter Drug for Insomnia & Incontinence Can Kill
The group includes over-the-counter products containing diphenhydramine and prescription sleep aids and incontinence treatments.