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Dopamine pathways said to control conduct
EVANSTON, Ill., Aug. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found some human behavior is controlled by balanced activation of two pathways in the brain using the neurotransmitter...
Well: Early Test for Cancer Isn’t Always Best Course
While some cancer screening tests — like the Pap smear for cervical cancer or mammography for breast cancer — clearly save lives, the benefits of other screening tests are less...
Australian scientists in potential leukaemia breakthrough
Australian scientists said Monday they had mapped a blood cell structure which could hold the key to improved drug treatments for diseases such as leukaemia, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
In 'Mad Men, '60s treatment of high blood pressure seems advanced
“Mad Men,” season premiere, AMC, July 27.
Early treatment is key to combating hepatitis C virus
Canadian researchers have shown that patients who receive early treatment for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) within the first months following an infection, develop a rapid poly-functional immune response against HCV...
Common Infertility Treatments Are Unlikely To Improve Fertility
Long-established medical interventions to help couples with infertility problems do not seem to improve fertility, according to a study published.
Gardasil vaccine doubts grow
The safety and effectiveness of the HPV vaccine Gardasil as a preventive cervical cancer treatment for girls are questioned in a report. ...
Mixing cholesterol, heart drugs boosts risk of muscle damage: FDA
A drug prescribed for high cholesterol may raise the risk of serious muscle injury in people who also take a medication to control an irregular heart beat, U.S. health officials...
Anthrax case spurred new germ-gene sleuthing
The anthrax killer spurred a whole new branch of science that could give the United States a head start in the next emergency — whether it is investigating more bioterrorism...
Gift cards key to new AIDS prevention strategy
(AP) -- Could the AIDS virus be stopped with gift cards? Desperate for a way to stop the escalating spread of HIV among young gay men, public health officials...
Coronary CTA Costs Less Than Standard Of Care For Triaging Women With Acute Chest Pain
Non-invasive coronary CT angiography is more cost-effective than current tests for diagnosing women with low risk of a heart attack who come to the emergency room with acute chest pain,...
Center on the Developing Child names Richmond Fellows
To support its goal of creating a new generation of leaders who have a broad perspective on the promotion of healthy child development and who recognize the need to bring...
S.African drug company recalls AIDS treatment medicines
A major pharmaceutical company in South Africa, which has the world's highest HIV rate, on Friday issued a recall of generic anti-retroviral drugs due to a packaging error.
Report say flu is bigger risk than terror in UK
(AP) -- Pandemic flu, not terrorism, is the most serious risk to the U.K. public, says Britain's first ever national threat assessment, published on Friday.
Eat Oily Fish At Least Once A Week To Protect Your Eyesight In Old Age
Eating oily fish once a week may reduce age-related macular degeneration which is the major cause of blindness and poor vision in adults in western countries and the third cause...
Virtual Reality Goggles Create An Equal Opportunity Eye Test
Visual field tests are widely used by eye doctors and neurologists. By determining the health of the retina, optic nerve and the visual pathway throughout the brain, the test can...
Hope: An overlooked tool in the battle against HIV/AIDS
The links between HIV transmission and the degree to which people are able to adopt realistic plans to achieve future projects, in other words, hope, have been overlooked in policies...
The Caribbean to launch strategic plan against HIV/AIDS
The Caribbean — the second-most affected region in the world by HIV/AIDS — is launching a US$7.73 million plan against the virus.
Testosterone Key To Disease Transmission
High levels of testosterone may be a key factor in spreading disease among mice, according to biologists. The findings could help explain why males in a population are often more...
Reporters booted from conference for hacking
(AP) -- With thousands of hackers milling around the Black Hat convention here, and widespread snooping on the public WiFi network, one place was supposed to be off limits:...
Syphilis killed five Alberta babies in 2007: authorities
Health authorities in Alberta say they hope syphilis rates have plateaued following a rise in cases over the last three years and the recent deaths of five babies born with...
Rehab created for Internet addicts
PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 7 (UPI) -- An Illinois hospital has created an in-patient facility to treat Internet addicts.
40% of U.S. population has been tested for HIV
However, 250,000 are infected and don't know it, according to new data released by the CDC. Efforts to increase screening are underway. ...
Why Elite Rowers Have Bigger, Stronger Hearts
Scientists have unraveled a potential mechanism for how top-level rowers develop enlarged strengthened hearts as a result of long-term intensive training. The research suggests a causal link between naturally occurring...
NHS rejects cancer drugs due to costs
LONDON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Britain's National Health Service said it rejected four new drugs designed to treat advanced kidney cancer because the cost is too high.
Public dental health worse
Public dental patients have poorer dental health on average than private dental patients, including fewer teeth and more decay, according to research.
Fertility study scorns frontline treatments
Professor of gynaecology says treatments amount to an enormous and unjustified cost to the NHS
Doctors reassure parents on risks of seizures with fever
When a child is convulsing and has a fever, it may alarm parents, but they should be reassured that the risk of death is very rare, say Danish doctors who...