Exercise Cuts Cancer Death In Men

Men who exercise often are less likely to die from cancer than those who don't exercise, according to a new study from a Swedish medical university. In the study, the...

Active social life may delay memory loss among US elderly population

One of the features of aging is memory loss, which can have devastating effects on the quality of life among older people. In a new study, Harvard School of Public...

Seizure Drug Reverses Cellular Effects In Brain Related To Alcohol Addiction

There is new evidence that the drug gabapentin affects certain components of the alcohol addiction cycle in the brain, supporting the idea that the medication, which is approved by the...

Overweight Men At Risk Of Osteoarthritis Of Both Hip And Knee

Men who are overweight or obese are much more likely need a hip replacement for osteoarthritis than men who are of normal weight, finds new research. People who are overweight...

Second Hand Smoke Increases Hospital Admissions For All Types Of Infectious Diseases

Children exposed to second hand tobacco smoke are more likely to get severe infectious diseases and have to be admitted to hospital. These children are at greater risk of a...

Bivalirudin helps angioplasty survival

NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests heart attack victims administered the thrombin inhibitor bivalirudin during primary angioplasty had a lower mortality rate.

Hormone may hold key to helping elderly men live longer

Elderly men with higher activity of the hormone IGF-1—or insulin-growth factor 1—appear to have greater life expectancy and reduced cardiovascular risk, according to a new study accepted for publication in...

Researchers find common gene disorder doubles risk of lung cancer, even among nonsmokers

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that carrying a common genetic disorder doubles the risk of developing lung cancer in smokers and nonsmokers. The study is published in the May 26...

Short-term use of antipsychotics in older adults with dementia linked to serious adverse events

Older adults with dementia who receive short-term courses of antipsychotic medications are more likely to be hospitalized or die than those who do not take the drugs, according to a...

New insights in diagnosing diabetes may help the millions who are undiagnosed

In light of the 6.2 million Americans who don`t realize they have diabetes, a panel of experts examined the current criteria for screening and diagnosing the disease and found a...

Coronary Calcium Distribution Tied To Heart Attack Risk

A new calcium scoring method may better predict a person's risk of heart attack, according to a new multicenter study. Calcium coverage scoring takes into account not only the amount...

Flat Carbonated Drinks Not An Effective Alternative To Oral Rehydration Solution

"Flat" carbonated drinks should not be used as an alternative for oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration in children with acute vomiting and diarrhea, according to advice in the Archives...

Birth defects more common in boys

Boys are more likely to have many major birth defects, including congenital heart disease, than girls, according to the results of a new report.

Home device helps stroke recovery

Researchers have developed a mechanical device that helps people recover their mobility after a stroke, using movements to activate stroke-affected areas of the brain.

Pharmacy records 'can predict HIV treatment response'

Pharmacy records can be used as accurate indicators of HIV patients' response to treatment, according to new research.

Huge demand expected as Gander doctors accept patients

A medical clinic in the central Newfoundland community of Gander was opening its phone lines and bracing itself Monday for a barrage of calls from people looking for a family...

Conditions ripe for disease in Myanmar delta

(AP) -- Myint Hlaing's family bathes and draws cooking water from an irrigation ditch fouled by human waste and a rotting cow carcass. His 10-year-old daughter suffers from diarrhea,...

Clinical Investigation Meets Computer Simulation To Analyze Risk Factor Of Heart Disease

Researchers have developed a novel, computer-based strategy to study plasma lipoprotein profiles considered a major predictor of cardiovascular disease. Lipoproteins are the "container ships" in our blood that transport lipids...

"Phenomenal" Bug Repellants Identified

Researchers have identified seven possibilities for the next generation of mosquito repellant, some of which may work several times longer than the current standard-bearer, DEET. The next step: safety testing...

Cocoa could be a healthy treat for diabetic patients

For people with diabetes, sipping a mug of steaming, flavorful cocoa may seem a guilty pleasure. But new research suggests that indulging a craving for cocoa can actually help blood...

Scientists test brain pacemakers for depression

(AP) -- It's a new frontier for psychiatric illness: Brain pacemakers that promise to act as antidepressants by changing how patients' nerve circuitry fires. Scientists already know the power...

CT May Better Predict Those At Higher Risk For Heart Disease

Adding noninvasive imaging to current risk-assessment protocols may identify more people who are at risk of developing heart disease, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.

Many Men With Low Testosterone Levels Do Not Receive Treatment

The majority of men with androgen deficiency may not be receiving treatment despite having sufficient access to care, according to a new article.

Vertigo Can Be Treated Easily And Quickly

A new guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology found that the best treatment for vertigo is the easiest and quickest one. The disorder causes a feeling of spinning...

Push for stricter plastic surgery rules swells in wake of death of Kanye West's mother

No inquiry into C. difficile deaths: Ontario health minister

While Ontario's opposition parties are calling on the provincial government to reveal the total hospital death toll from the infection called C. difficile, Health Minister George Smitherman said Monday he...

High Unemployment Insurance Benefits Employment and the Economy

Companies are willing to pay higher wages in order to ensure that workers remain committed and contribute their best efforts to maximize productivity levels, according to a study in the...

Oral cancers linked to genes as well as lifestyle

A major international study published today in Nature Genetics provides the strongest evidence to date that genetics play a role in oral cancers - and further emphasises the part...