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Oxidative Stress May Predict Later Lung Trouble In Young Adults
Markers of oxidative stress may predict future lung trouble, according to new research. Certain measures of oxidant stress are positively associated with declines in lung function five years down the...
First-born Babies' Higher Asthma And Allergy Rates Due To Pregnancy Conditions
First-born children are at higher risk of developing asthma and allergy because of different conditions they experience in the uterus, according to new research.
No Shift in British Abortion Law
Parliament voted to keep the legal limit on abortion at 24 weeks, disappointing campaigners who had sought to lower the limit.
Bird flu vaccine to hit the shelves
Europe approves pandemic vaccine; countries must decide own strategies.
Function of liver molecule is determined
SAN DIEGO, May 20 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered a molecule in the liver plays a vital role in helping the body fight lethal bacteria-caused blood...
New hope for chronic lung disease patients
ST. LOUIS, May 19 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists have found a new type of immune response that might lead to improved treatment of people with chronic inflammatory...
Harvey Karman, 84; invented device for safer, easier abortions
Harvey Karman, a flamboyant psychologist whose invention made a key contribution to women's reproductive health, particularly by making abortions simpler, cheaper and less painful, died May 6 at Cottage Hospital...
Community-Acquired Pneumonia Harder on Men than Women
Men who come to the hospital with pneumonia generally are sicker than women and have a higher risk of dying over the next year, despite aggressive medical care, according to...
'House' mixes a weak tonic for his soap opera actor patient
Hugh Laurie's character diagnoses Dr. Brock Sterling through the TV screen, then tops it with a dose of drama and a convenient swig of quinine. ...
Citrus peels compound could help diabetics
ORLANDO, Fla., May 18 (UPI) -- Citrus fruits may have a compound in their peels that could help diabetes patients and even prevent the disease, researchers say.
Possible MRSA cure undergoing trials
LONDON, May 18 (UPI) -- A drug compound undergoing human testing trials in England could lead to a preventive treatment for the bacterial threat MRSA, British researchers say.
Tories distorted abortion study, say scientists
Experts attack call for cut in upper limit as misrepresenting evidence
Innovative Antennae May Signal A 'New Wave' In Health Care Provision
Compact, wireless and power efficient body sensors that allow doctors to monitor illnesses and injuries remotely are a step closer thanks to new research.
Causes of Morning Sickness Revealed
As irritating as morning sickness may be for pregnant women, it may protect embryos.
Hospitals admit errors to avoid lawsuits
NEW YORK, May 18 (UPI) -- Some U.S. hospitals are admitting medical errors in an effort to avert costly malpractice litigation, healthcare industry observers say.
From 'gay plague' to global tragedy: An AIDS anniversary
The campaign against AIDS marks an important anniversary this week, bringing to mind victories of science and the human spirit but also defeats, stigma and ignorance in a combat that...
SKorea mobilises troops for bird flu fight
South Korea on Sunday mobilised army soldiers for the second time to help battle an outbreak of bird flu, which has already led to the culling of more than seven...
Depression And PTSD Symptoms In Caregivers Of Lung Transplant Patients
Symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder among caregivers of deceased lung transplant patients are four-to-five times more prevalent than in the average population, according to researchers who analyzed the...
Low Cholesterol Leads To Lower PSA, Lower Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
Managing your cholesterol may also help you manage your prostate- specific antigen level. New data explores the relationship between low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and PSA prior to beginning statin therapy.
Websites where doctors are rated
Websites that rate and review doctors, and sometimes other health professionals, have sprung up in recent years as patients have extended the consumer-empowerment movement into the healthcare field. Here's a...
CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
(AP) -- A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday.
Survival of quake victims depends on many factors
(AP) -- A nurse survived eight days in the wreckage of a Turkish hospital destroyed by an earthquake in 1992. A newborn was rescued after more than a week...
Natural trans fats may be good for you
Found in milk and yogurt, vaccenic acid -- a naturally occurring trans fat -- lowered cholesterol in rats, a Canadian study finds. ...
Comparing microdermabrasion kits against professional visits
Three at-home treatments and one office session later, the results turn out to be pretty bright -- depending on the price. ...
Doctor ratings: Is your healthcare hot or not?
Online, patients-as-consumers are reviewing doctors. It shifts the balance of power, but raises the question of whether consumers can simply rate an M.D. like they'd review an HDTV. ...
Horse Racing's Cripple Crown?: Industry Works to Prevent Fatal Injuries [News]
Tomorrow, the eyes of the horse racing world will turn to the 133rd annual Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of U.S. horse racing's Triple Crown.But the dust has barely settled...
Athlete's foot remedy for red tides
Antifungal compounds might help to stop harmful algal blooms.
Side effects of antidepressant withdrawal
There's little that can minimize dizziness, anxiety and other side effects common when tapering off drugs like Cymbalta, Effexor. ...