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Mixing hinders cancer drugs
Combining anti-cancer drugs with alternative medicines makes them less useful and more dangerous, according to new studies.
Good news on multiple sclerosis and pregnancy
There is good news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. A new study shows that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only...
FDA approves new post-shingles attack drug
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a medicated skin patch that relieves the pain associated with shingles.
Genetic link to vitamin A deficiency
(PhysOrg.com) -- Almost half of UK women may be lacking an important source of vitamin A due to a previously undiscovered genetic variation, scientists at Newcastle University have found.
'Cross-talk' mechanism contributes to colorectal cancer
Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that allows two powerful signaling pathways to interact and begin a process leading to colorectal tumors.
Brain-injured athletes may benefit from hypothermia research
NFL players and other athletes who suffer serious or multiple concussions may benefit from ground-breaking new research. Scientists are developing a surgical technique that involves hypothermia in specific regions of...
More than half of cheerleading injuries in US due to stunts
Whether rallying the crowd at a sporting event or participating in competition, cheerleading can be both fun and physically demanding. Although integral to cheerleading routines, performing stunts can lead to...
U of M researchers find 2 units of umbilical cord blood reduce risk of leukaemia recurrence
A new study from the Masonic Cancer Centre, University of Minnesota shows that patients who have acute leukaemia and are transplanted with two units of umbilical cord blood (UCB) have...
Slipstream: Seeking a Shorter Path to New Drugs
To foster faster innovation in the drug industry, big-picture thinkers are recommending some sharing of information.
Popular Anti-platelet Therapy Reduces Risk Of Cardiovascular Events In Men And Women
A new study adds to a growing body of research seeking to evaluate and understand possible sex differences associated with anti-platelet therapies.
Runners: Train less and be faster
A new scientific study demonstrates that by reducing the volume of training by 25% and introducing speed endurance training, endurance trained runners can improve not only short-term but also long-term...
Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- How about some hand sanitizer before greeting Mickey Mouse?...
Quebec lab fakes crashes to improve road safety
Transport Canada is using crash simulation technology at a Quebec laboratory to study side-impact accidents, generating research that could lead to new safety regulations for adults and children down the...
Navy’s Vieques Training May Be Tied to Health Risks
A federal agency reversed its conclusion that contamination posed no risks to residents in Puerto Rico.
Vials of 5 Genzyme Drugs for Rare Diseases May Be Contaminated, F.D.A. Says
Vials of five different Genzyme drugs for rare diseases may be contaminated with tiny particles of steel, rubber or fiber that could potentially harm patients, the Food and Drug Administration...
Fragile Care Worsened Swine Flu in Ukraine
A frenzy for care in Ukraine has drawn attention from experts bracing for the epidemic to hit Europe, and especially the flimsy health care systems of countries of the former...
Food-borne pathogens carry devastating long-term effects
Seizures, paralysis, mental disability - the lingering problems from eating tainted food can be worse than the acute illnesses right after exposure. Long after the painful stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea of a...
Mouth Is Indicator of Overall Health, Says Dental School Professor
One day in medical clinics, the big picture of a patient's state of health may be found in little pictures from the mouth, says an expert.
Dumbbells aid in tricep-toning
Adding core stability to this arm exercise will shape and tone the muscles in your midsection as well as the backs of your upper arms, called the triceps.
Recruiting an Army of Women to fight breast cancer
The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and Avon Foundation for Women online effort gathers volunteers for studies. Beverly Howey and her identical twin sister, Karen Duncan-Sherman, each found a breast lump in 2007....
Help for those who drink too much
If you need help For more information on assessing personal drinking patterns and cutting back on alcohol, go to www.RethinkingDrinking.niaaa.nih.gov , a website of the National...
Nutrition makeovers take hold
About a month ago we gave nutritional makeovers to two families -- with an assist from Emily Ventura, a nutrition expert and research associate at the USC Childhood Obesity Research...
Russian Policemen Vent on YouTube
Officers Complain of Rampant Abuse in Law Enforcement; But Is Kremlin Behind the Internet Campaign?
Maclaren stroller recall extended to Canada
Health Canada has followed the lead of U.S. regulators and ordered the recall of Maclaren strollers after reports that 15 children in the U.S. and one in Canada had their...
Fatty acids clue for Alzheimer's
(PhysOrg.com) -- The amount of fatty acids in the brain varies between healthy people and those with Alzheimer's according to new research from the University of Bristol, UK, supported by...
Falluja's babies: The difficulties of pinning the blame
War's effects on health can be much harder to identify than death and horrendous physical injuries. The US department of veterans affairs recently accepted that Vietnam war veterans may have developed B cell...
Doctors create gum that helps promote tooth health
With the help of a gum chomping machine and years of careful chemistry, University of Kentucky researchers have developed a chewing gum that can help replace toothpaste and a toothbrush,...
Patient research to benefit from cutting edge heart scanner
(PhysOrg.com) -- A state-of-the-art chest scanner, the first of its kind in the UK, will allow doctors and researchers to spot heart problems that were previously undetectable.