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New vaccine to fight multiple vaccine strains
A universal vaccine effective against several strains of influenza has passed its first phase of testing, according to Dr. Christine Turley of the University of Texas at Galveston.
You've Got To Have Hope: Studies Show 'Hope Therapy' Fights Depression
A growing body of research suggests that there is a potent way to fight symptoms of depression that doesn't involve getting a prescription. This potent weapon? Hope. "We're finding that...
Chemical Used in Plastic Bottles Is Safe, F.D.A. Says
Despite safety concerns from parents, consumer groups and politicians, bisphenol A is not dangerous, according to the F.D.A.
Methadone Rises as a Painkiller With Big Risks
Once used mainly in addiction treatment, the drug is now more widely prescribed and is a growing cause of deaths.
FDA OKs drug for Huntington's chorea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced approval of Xenazine (tetrabenazine) for the treatment of chorea in people with Huntington's disease.
1918 flu antibodies resurrected from elderly survivors
Ninety years after the sweeping destruction of the 1918 flu pandemic, researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt have recovered antibodies to the virus – from elderly survivors...
Experiments Could Lead To New Treatments For Neuroblastoma
Based on cell-culture and animal experiments, researchers believe they've found a critical weakness in neuroblastoma -- one that could lead to the development of a lifesaving therapy for victims of...
A Therapy For Baby Boomers To Sleep On: New Drug For Insomniacs Over 55
If you're over 55 and have spent more than a few sleepless nights, you're not alone -- insomnia affects about half of all people over 55 -- but you may...
Antidepressants May Impair Driving Ability, New Research Finds
People taking prescription antidepressants appear to drive worse than people who aren't taking such drugs, and depressed people on antidepressants have even more trouble concentrating and reacting behind the wheel.
Hydrogels Provide Scaffolding For Growth Of Bone Cells
Hyaluronic hydrogels may provide a suitable scaffolding to enable bone regeneration. The hydrogels have proven to encourage the growth of preosteoblast cells, cells that aid the growth and development of...
Egyptian septuplets' mom hopes to hold them soon
(AP) -- A day after giving birth to septuplets, a 27-year-old Egyptian woman said Sunday she's only seen her babies on television and hopes to hold them and name...
Listeria concerns prompt beef recall
Concerns over meat-borne listeria contamination have prompted a health warning from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Unemployed Germans to help dementia sufferers
Several thousand long-term unemployed Germans will be trained to care for people suffering from dementia, Suddeutsche Zeitung daily reported Saturday of a scheme that has drawn mixed reactions.
Australians want better public health
Australians are willing to pay higher taxes in order to receive quality public healthcare for all Australians, a new study has found.
Mom, daughter lead Kenyan village in AIDS recovery
RABUOR, Kenya (AP) -- Loyce Mbewa-Ong'udi was late. Family and friends milled around her parents' house in the green hills overlooking Lake Victoria, waiting for the...
Forensic science: Secrets of the case against Crippen
Personal records of pioneering pathologist could shed new light on classic English murder trials
University opening new integrative medicine center
(AP) -- Many academic health centers offer programs that include traditional Chinese treatments or Ayurvedic medicine from India. The University of New Mexico goes beyond that, says management of...
Blood transfusions give Argentine patients HIV
(AP) -- Two intensive-care patients contracted HIV after receiving blood transfusions at public hospitals in the Argentine province of Cordoba, a newspaper reported Friday.
Guess what? Military funds mind-reading science
(AP) -- Here's a mind-bending idea: The U.S. military is paying scientists to study ways to read people's thoughts. The hope is that the research could someday lead to...
Drug regulation terms -- a dictionary
"Black box" warnings. "Dear Doctor" letters. Confused yet? Read on for an insider's guide to drug regulation lingo.
Behind the FDA's 'black box' warnings
Cipro and the similar antibiotics are given the agency's strictest label, while epilepsy drugs Lyrica, Depakote and Topamax may have escaped. Why? ...
Strength-training exercise for chest, shoulders, biceps
This strength-training exercise can be used to challenge your chest, shoulders and biceps at the same time. All you'll need is a set of light dumbbells (3 to 5 pounds...
Calorie counts on fast food menus? California law would require it
Advocates say SB 1420 would help fast-food eaters make slimmer choices. Others doubt the information will have an effect. ...
Potatoes May Hold Key To Alzheimer's Treatment
A virus that commonly infects potatoes bears a striking resemblance to one of the key proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease, and researchers have used that to develop antibodies that may...
Upland doctor accused of smuggling unapproved drugs to U.S.
Vinod Chandrashekm Patwardhan is under arrest, charged with breaking interstate commerce laws. The federal complaint against the doctor says he watered down doses to treat his cancer patients. ...
Lawsuits help guarantee drug safety, doctors say
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top doctors at the helm of one of the nation's most influential medical journals are giving the Supreme Court some unsolicited legal advice...
Salmonella outbreak winds down; questions remain
(AP) -- The nationwide salmonella outbreak is finally winding down but federal health officials can't yet say how the few tainted Mexican peppers they've found could explain such widespread...
Video - Do You Have An Alzheimer's Barcode?
Proteomics research has established a readable pattern of 23 proteins that identify those at risk for Alzheimer's in later life.