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Hand Washing Saves Newborn Lives
Washing hands with soap and water in preparation for delivery significantly reduced the risk of death for infants within the first month of life, according to a study in Nepal...
FDA OKs Invitrogen genetic test for breast cancer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Invitrogen Corp's genetic test for determining whether patients with breast cancer are good candidates for treatment with the...
Majority of women happy with breast reconstruction: U.S. study
The majority of women who have opted for breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy are happy with the results and would have one again, reveals a new U.S. study.
Cholesterol Screening Is Urged for Young
Pediatricians are recommending wider cholesterol screening for children, a move likely to stir controversy.
A baby's smile is a natural high
The baby's smile that gladdens a mother's heart also lights up the reward centers of her brain, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report that appears in the...
Immunity relies on single growth factor
Research has found that our body's immune system hinges on a single growth factor, which could be used to boost vaccinations or natural defences.
Parents of twins report more mental health problems
Mothers and fathers of twins conceived either spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technology (ART) suffer more mental health symptoms after delivery and one year later than do parents of singleton...
Docs not keen on reducing asthma drugs in kids with well-controlled symptoms
While pediatricians readily raise children's doses of asthma medications, they are more hesitant to reduce their medications, finds a new study.
New fertility technique targets women with cancer
BARCELONA (Reuters) - A new technique may help newly diagnosed cancer patients preserve their eggs, and perhaps their fertility, before chemotherapy, German researchers said on Monday.
Uncertainties prevail over human health benefits of polyphenols
Despite scores of studies documenting the effects of healthful plant nutrients called polyphenols in protecting nerves from damage, it would be "unwise" to assume that the same protective effects occur...
Herbal Remedy Reduces Obesity And Heart Disease?
Scientists from Germany have recently discovered that extracts of a traditional herbal remedy derived from Tabebuia impetiginosa can act to delay the absorption of dietary fat in animal models. They...
Juvenile Dolphin Freed From Life-Threatening Debris
Scientists successfully removed a black rubber strap Tuesday that was wrapped around the head of a juvenile bottlenose dolphin, averting a life-threatening injury.
Take it from a scientist: Children are weird
Since switching to developmental studies, I have learned a great deal about children. Nothing has been so salient as this fact: Children are very, very strange. Here is the evidence. read...
Juvenile arthritis linked with gene area
PHILADELPHIA, July 7 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say a gene region known to play a role in some varieties of adult rheumatoid arthritis is also present in all...
Boosting Survival Of Insulin-cell Transplants For Type 1 Diabetes
Researchers in Japan are reporting a discovery that could improve the effectiveness and expand the use of transplants of insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes. Insulin-dependent, or Type 1, diabetes affects...
Adolescents Are Not Receiving Recommended Immunization In US, Report Shows
Vaccinating infants and toddlers is an almost universal practice in the United States. Vaccines to prevent flu are a regular part of medical care for senior citizens and at-risk patients....
Cancer Therapies From The Ocean?
Scientists have studied the properties of natural products derived from animals found in Fijian waters, and shown that not only may certain compounds have potential use in anti-cancer therapies, but...
Screening For Heart Disorders In Competitive Athletes Would Save Lives
Athletes who take part in competitive sport should be screened for potentially fatal heart problems before they compete, according to a study.
Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol
Researchers have found that an over-the-counter Artichoke Leaf Extract (ALE) from the globe artichoke plant can lower cholesterol in otherwise healthy individuals with moderately raised levels. Cardiovascular diseases are the...
Rat study finds new therapy for hemorrhage
SEATTLE, July 7 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a tiny amount of inhaled or intravenous hydrogen sulfide greatly improves the survival of rats with extreme blood...
Special horseshoes measure acceleration in horses
The most frequent injuries that horses suffer are derived from pressure exerted by riders, and knowing which forces are involved when horses move can prove highly informative when considering treatment...
Fungi the cause of many outbreaks of disease but mostly ignored
Fungi can cause a number of life-threatening diseases but they also are becoming increasingly useful to science and manufacturing every year. However, many people, scientists among them, are largely unaware...
Study uncovers process involved in cancer
PHILADELPHIA, July 7 (UPI) -- U.S. and Israeli medical researchers say they have discovered one of the factors involved in mitosis -- the ability of cells to daily...
PTSD causes early death from heart disease
Vietnam veterans who experienced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were twice as likely to die from heart disease as veterans without PTSD, a new Geisinger study finds. read more
Innovative Program Focuses On Improved Care For Children With ADHD
An innovative program is helping busy primary care physicians improve the care they provide for school-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to a new study. The study is the first...
Cancer Preventive Properties Identified in Resveratrol, Found in Red Wine, Red Grapes
Early laboratory research has shown that resveratrol, a common dietary supplement, suppresses the abnormal cell formation that leads to most types of breast cancer, suggesting a potential role for the...
Slow exercise (not fast) is better for menopausal women
It's an inevitable truth: as we get older, our muscles deteriorate and we become weaker. Not only can this be an immensely frustrating change, but it can also have...
Effects Of Healing Touch Therapy Being Studied
Researchers are pairing a complementary therapy known as Healing Touch with mild sedation to see if the technique truly calms patients undergoing minor procedures.