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Death renews biosecurity debate
Microbiologist's suicide over anthrax case raises questions on US regulations.
A Mechanism For The Development Of Obesity-associated Conditions
Substances known as endocannabinoids have been implicated in the development of many effects of a high-fat diet, including risk factors for type 2 diabetes. New data have now indicated that...
'Exercise Pill' Is No Replacement For Real Exercise, Expert Cautions
Recent media reports have described a new substance that potentially eliminates the need for exercise. Now, an expert on the science of inactivity says the "exercise pill" study did not...
New Role Found For A 'Foxy Old Gene'
Researchers have discovered that a protein called FOXA2 controls genes that maintain the proper level of bile in the liver. FOXA2 may become the focus for new therapies to treat...
Two Years Old: A Childhood Obesity Tipping Point? Research Suggests That Childhood Obesity Begins In Infancy
Over the last decade, childhood obesity has grown into an epidemic, reflected in soaring rates of type 2 diabetes and recommendations that pediatricians check toddlers for elevated cholesterol. What hasn't...
H.I.V. Study Says Rate 40% Higher Than Estimate
The U.S. has significantly underreported the number of new H.I.V. infections occurring each year, a study says.
Higher HIV infection estimate shows need for routine screening, more funding for care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected soon to increase the estimate of new HIV infections in the United States by 40 percent. This highlights the need...
For leg-cramp sufferers, there's no good alternatives to quinine
I am devastated that quinine is no longer available. I have taken it safely for decades to reduce leg cramping.
'Office of the future' environment study
Mayo Clinic endocrinologist James Levine, M.D., Ph.D., has continued his research in environment-changing innovations with a six-month study of a real-life office that was re-engineered to increase daily physical activity...
New Immune Disease Identified
Medical researchers have identified a strange disease in which the innate immune system works in an irregular fashion. A new study describes 9 cases of children severely infected by common...
Abdominal exercise is a twist on the old sit-up routine
Performing this abdominal exercise correctly is important so you don't strain your neck or compress your spine. In the beginning, break it down into two separate actions so you can...
More soy, less sperm? New study in the journal Human Reproduction fuels debate but results remain inconclusive
Research on soy foods' effect on reproduction is still in the early stages. ...
Nanosilver use prompts worries of resistant bacteria
The advent of nanosilver products raises the possibility of new strains of silver-resistant bacteria, although there's little evidence of that. ...
Medical blogs for doctors and patients alike
Here's a roundup of some of the best-known medblogs. Go to the sites, however, and these doctors might introduce you to even more. ...
Doctors talk shop on medical blogs
Web posts offer insight into the profession, but also raise patient privacy issues. ...
Exercise cuts some of smoking's risks -- but it's a fact that performance is affected
'You're bathing cells in industrial-grade solvents and it's going to reduce oxygen transport,' one expert explains. ...
Smokin' athletes! Who says cigarettes and sports don't mix?
Though they compete in marathons and triathlons, go hiking and train at the gym, these athletes can't kick the cigarette habit. ...
Review: Microcosm by Carl Zimmer
Review: Microcosm: E coli and the New Science of Life by Carl Zimmer
Camels Plagued by Parasites [News]
Camels are like edible cargo vans, as useful for their sturdy backs as for their milk and meat. But a new study by Iranian researchers suggests the health of that...
Disparities In Prostate Cancer Treatment Suggest Ways To Improve Care
Quality of care varies greatly for the treatment of men with early-stage prostate cancer by region of the country and category of health care facility, suggesting the potential for improved...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) In An Asian Population
AMD erodes and can eventually destroy the central vision needed for reading, driving, and other daily tasks. When AMD risk levels among racial and ethnic groups are compared, Caucasians are...
Probing Question: How do antioxidants work?
Blueberries, pomegranates, green tea and dark chocolate -- these are just some of the antioxidant-rich "superfoods" found in almost any supermarket today. As well as improving our general health, there...
Unravelling breast cancer susceptibility
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at St Andrews University's Bute Medical School are investigating a vital link between radiation sensitivity and breast cancer susceptibility.
How chemo kills tumours: research to reduce side effects
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Manchester researchers are investigating exactly how chemotherapy drugs kill cancerous tumours in a bid to reduce side effects and test the effectiveness of safer new agents.
Eroded telomeres are behind a rare premature aging syndrome
(PhysOrg.com) -- Each time a cell divides, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes shorten — and when these caps are gone, so are we. Now, by using an...
Cutting the brakes on the immune system
Your immune system may have more in common with a Corvette than you thought. When a virus or bacteria enters a human body, the immune system revs up to fight...
Podcast: History of madhouses and seaside health spas in Devon, UK
Madhouses and the spurious health claims of Victorian seaside resorts - on this month's Missing Link podcast. read more
Joseph Rosen: The benefits of organic milk - not what they seem
Joseph Rosen: Organic milk is great for your health, according to a study. Just be prepared to drink a bath-full