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Moderate-to-heavy exercise may reduce risk of stroke for men
Men who regularly take part in moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise such as jogging, tennis or swimming may be less likely to have a stroke than people who get no exercise or...
Control of blood clotting by platelets described; provides medical promise
Cell fragments called platelets are essential to promote blood clotting. Researchers have now discovered novel molecular interactions at the surface of platelets that control blood clotting.
New stress-related gene modulates high blood pressure in mice and men
Does stress increase blood pressure? This simple question has been the focus of intense research for many years. New Stress-related gene Modulates High Blood Pressure in Mice &...
Tobacco smoke exposure before heart transplantation may increase the risk of transplant failure
Scientists provide the first direct evidence that cigarette smoke exposure prior to a heart transplant in either the donor, recipient, or both, accelerates the death of a transplanted heart.
Dentistry, a high-tech version: Robots not far off, doctor says
Robots may practice dentistry one day, but there will always be humans telling you to open wide, said a teacher on the cutting edge of tooth care.
Children still exposed to secondhand smoke in spite of smoking ban, Welsh study finds
The smoking ban in Wales has not displaced secondhand smoke from public places into the home. A study of 3,500 children from 75 primary schools in Wales found that they...
Road rage: Fuel vapor heightens aggression, rat study finds
Outrageous prices may not be the only thing causing anger at the petrol pumps. A new study has shown that rats exposed to fumes from leaded and unleaded gasoline become...
Why circumcision reduces HIV risk
The decreased risk of HIV infection in circumcised men cannot be explained by a reduction in sores from conditions such as herpes, according to new research.
Medical 'pay for performance' programs help improve care, but not always, study finds
Everybody likes a raise in pay. Even health care professionals, it appears. Now a new study reports that the performance ratings of patient care from 25 medical groups throughout California...
It's time for a 'third wave' of malaria activism to tackle drug shortages
In this week's PLoS Medicine, the journal's editors call for concerted international action to address the crisis of malaria drug shortages across Africa...
Genome-wide association studies in developing countries raise important new ethical issues
Typically conducted in richer, developed countries but now increasingly done in the developing world, genome wide association (GWA) studies raise a host of ethical issues that must be addressed, argues...
Diabetes surgery summit consensus lays foundation for new field of medicine
A first-of-its-kind consensus statement on diabetes surgery is published online today in the Annals of Surgery. The report illustrates the findings of the first international consensus conference -- Diabetes Surgery...
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises Can Help Manage Urinary Incontinence In Older Women
Researchers have found that a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises, combined with pelvic health education, can be an effective way to manage urinary incontinence in elderly women.
Factors from common human bacteria may trigger multiple sclerosis
New research suggests that a common oral bacterium may exacerbate autoimmune disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, affects nearly 1...
Bottling-up anger raises the risk of a heart attack, researchers say
Men who do not openly express their anger if unfairly treated at work double their risk of a heart attack, researchers say.
Do kids benefit from homework?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Homework is as old as school itself. Yet the practice is controversial as people debate the benefits or consider the shortcomings and hassles. Research into the topic is...
Multitasking may be Achilles heel for hepatitis C
(PhysOrg.com) -- Hepatitis C, a formidable virus that affects 130 million people worldwide, is nursing some pretty impressive bruises. By knocking out sections and subsections of one of its proteins,...
Experimental MS surgery draws Canadian interest
An experimental surgical treatment for multiple sclerosis is raising interest among Canadians.
Well: Food, Kin and Tension at Thanksgiving
Turkey with a side of scorn? For some families, holiday meals can be cauldrons of longstanding tensions, fresh criticism and battles for control.
Personal Health: Exploring a Low-Acid Diet for Bone Health
Proponents suggest that such a regimen could lead to stronger bones than the typical American diet rich in dairy products and animal protein.
Vital Signs: Regimens: Meditation, for the Mind and the Heart
Could the mental relaxation produced by transcendental meditation have physiological benefits?
Vital Statistics: The Dangers of Taking a Dip in the Hot Tub
A hot tub might not seem an especially dangerous place, but many seeking relaxation in these tubs find themselves instead in an emergency room.
Global Update: AIDS: Study in Rural Uganda Finds Benefits in Treating AIDS Patients at Home
Treating AIDS patients at home is just as effective and much cheaper than having them come into a clinic, says a new study.
Shifting Vaccine for Flu to Elderly
Federal health officials are trying to shift supplies of the seasonal flu vaccine away from chain pharmacies and supermarkets to nursing homes.
Study pinpoints causes of 'runner`s knee'
(PhysOrg.com) -- From professional athletes to weekend warriors, the condition known as `runner`s knee` is a painful and potentially debilitating injury suffered by millions of people - although until now,...
Tissue tension regulates tumor progression
(PhysOrg.com) -- UCSF scientists have shown for the first time that the rigidity of a tissue can induce cancer. The research team identified an enzyme that is crucial for regulating...
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Artery Disease in Some Very Old Patients
Doctors scanned Egyptian mummies and found signs of atherosclerosis, a disease typically thought of as a modern ill.