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Achieving asthma control in preschoolers
Asthma is the commonest chronic disease in children and a major reason for admissions to hospital, yet inadequate asthma control is present in 26% to 45% of children, states a...
Anesthetic spray shows promise for premature ejaculation
The first U.S. trials of a spray-on anesthetic for the penis showed that it increased the time to ejaculation nearly fivefold, providing the first good solution for premature ejaculation, researchers...
Reflux oesophagitis due to immune reaction, not acute acid burn
Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the oesophagus, UT Southwestern Medical Centre researchers...
Women can quit smoking and control weight gain
Many women don't quit smoking because they are afraid of gaining weight. That's because nicotine suppresses the appetite and boosts a smoker's metabolism...
Common plastics chemicals linked to ADHD symptoms
Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items. Studies to date on phthalates have been inconsistent, with some linking exposure to...
Milestone biodefence publication by Elsevier journal Vaccine
Last week during the 'Vaccines for Biothreats and Emerging and Neglected Diseases Symposium' in Galveston TX, USA, the Elsevier journal Vaccine released a supplement dedicated to vaccines for biodefence. This...
WPI researchers take aim at hard-to-treat fungal infections
A team of researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Life Sciences and Bioengineering Centre at Gateway Park has developed a new model system to study fungal infections. The system...
Is type 2 diabetes mellitus a risk factor for gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer?
There are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes with gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer. Recent small studies have suggested an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer only in patients with...
Let them eat snail
A nutritionist in Nigeria says that malnutrition and iron deficiency in schoolchildren could be reduced in her country by baking up snail pie. In a research paper to be published...
Popular Cigarettes Chock Full Of Disease-Causing Bacteria
According to new research conducted by scientists from the University of Maryland and the Ecole Centrale de Lyon in France, smokers may face another serious health risk from the habit...
US survey shows southern counties most obese
(AP) -- The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.
G8 emissions goals out of poor countries' reach
Meeting the G8 emissions targets would mean poor countries compromising their development, Chinese researchers say.
Many pregnant women avoid HIV screening in Africa
'Prevention is the best cure' is a common expression, but what happens if preventative measures are not used? A large proportion of pregnant Ugandan women are going out of their...
Obese people can misjudge body size
Study finds that many overweight individuals see themselves as normal and healthy despite health problems
How to execute dietary management in eating disorder patients
Substances that provoke gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with eating disorders (ED) can impact negatively on their nutritional rehabilitation. An Australian research group has found that ingestion of fructose-sorbitol (F-S) provoked...
Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
(AP) -- Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu - most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms...
Research Finds Ritalin's Benefits in Treating Children with Autism
(PhysOrg.com) -- UA researchers present evidence that the Ritalin is effective in treating preschoolers with Autism in a first-ever clinical trial to test the medication's efficacy with children with the...
Invasive Nettle Moth Triggers Hawaii Research
(PhysOrg.com) -- Like children everywhere, kids in Hawaii love to run barefoot through tall grass. But an invasive pest called the nettle moth caterpillar can take the fun out of...
Child physiotherapy program expanded
Children older than six who require daily physiotherapy or occupational therapy will soon be able to get it at three P.E.I. schools.
Better surgery worth repeating
Research has found that repeat surgery is now a viable option for brain cancer patients – before, it was more likely to harm than help.
Mad Science? Growing Meat Without Animals
Cow-less steak could mean saying goodbye to contamination worries.
Alcohol helps lower heart disease risk for men: study
Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men published on Thursday.
Immune tribe 'indicates CJD hope'
Darwinian natural selection could help halt human "mad cow disease", experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder.
Full recovery now possible for an 'untreatable' mental illness
Patients coping with the chaos and misery of Borderline Personality Disorder now have reason for strong confidence in making major life changes through a new treatment, Schema Therapy. For...
National Briefing | Science and Health: New Cases of Flu Drop on College Campuses
For the first time since fall began, new cases of flu among college students have started to drop, the American College Health Association reported.
Senate Bill Would Require E. Coli Testing
Citing public concern about the safety of ground beef, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would require companies to test for a deadly E. coli strain.
Breast Cancer Screening Policy Won’t Change, U.S. Officials Say
The White House emphasized that the new screening standards were not binding on either physicians or insurers.
New mechanism identified for beneficial effects of aspirin in cardiovascular disease
New data in humans shows that all doses of aspirin used in clinical practice increase nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is released from the blood vessel wall and may decrease the...