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Being overweight super-sizes both risk and consequences of sleep-disordered breathing
Overweight individuals are not just at greater risk of having sleep-disordered-breathing (SDB), they are also likely to suffer greater consequences, according to new research...
Rhesus macaque moms 'go gaga' for baby, too
The intense exchanges that human mothers share with their newborn infants may have some pretty deep roots, suggests a study of rhesus macaques reported online on October 8th in Current...
Clemson bioengineer uses nanoparticles to target drugs
Clemson bioengineer Frank Alexis is designing new ways to target drugs and reduce the chances for side effects...
Major Step Forward In Cell Reprogramming, Researchers Report
A team of researchers has made a major advance toward producing induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, that are safe enough to use in treating diseases in patients.
PMH clinicians map group at high risk for aggressive, 'hidden' prostate cancer
Clinical researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) can now answer the question that baffles many clinicians - why do some men with elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels who are...
UK incidence of children living with substance-misusing parents considerably underestimated
Current figures underestimate the number of children who may be at risk of harm from parental substance use. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Public Health have generated...
UF study: Exercise improves body image for fit and unfit alike
Attention weekend warriors: the simple act of exercise and not fitness itself can convince you that you look better, a new University of Florida study finds...
Radiation costs vary widely by delivery, U-M study finds
When cancer spreads to the bone, radiation treatments can help relieve the pain caused by the tumour. But how best to deliver the radiation may vary widely from one oncologist...
Stem cells which 'fool immune system' may provide vaccination for cancer
Scientists from the United States and China have revealed the potential for human stem cells to provide a vaccination against colon cancer, reports a study published in Stem Cells...
Medication effective for acute liver failure in early stages of disease
The antidote for acute liver failure caused by acetaminophen poisoning also can treat acute liver failure due to most other causes if given before severe injury occurs, UT Southwestern Medical...
Cancer Care Ontario defends consultant deals
The CEO of Cancer Care Ontario is defending his agency's past contracts with consultants, despite an audit that shows it made missteps like those that plagued eHealth Ontario.
Alcohol in hand sanitizers worries schools
Concerns are being raised about the safety of giving children hand sanitizer because the high alcohol level makes it potentially intoxicating and flammable.
Owners Should Count Calories For Obese Pets, Consider Several Factors For Good Health
You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet? Veterinarians say there are several guidelines...
First Chagas drug in 40 years to enter clinical trials
The dearth of drugs for Chagas could be over as two organisations collaborate on testing on a new treatment.
Foreign residency spots cut despite doctor shortage
The Alberta government has slashed the number of residency spots available to foreign-trained doctors, despite the fact there's a shortage of family physicians in the province.
Rite Aid alters flu-shot policy for pregnant women
(AP) -- The nation's third-largest drugstore chain is no longer making pregnant women show a prescription to get a flu shot.
Alcohol can stifle appetite
Researchers have found that white wine and beer can suppress appetite – possibly explaining why alcoholics often have poor nutrition.
Short Strand of RNA May Help Predict Survival and Response to Treatment for Patients with Liver Cancer
(PhysOrg.com) -- A small RNA molecule, known as a microRNA, may help physicians identify liver cancer patients who, in spite of their poor prognosis, could respond well to treatment with...
Triple Therapy Halves Exacerbations In Moderate-to-severe COPD, Study Suggests
Patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can benefit from triple therapy that includes a long-acting beta-agonist, an inhaled corticosteroid and an anti-muscarinic agent, according to researchers.
Leafy greens present growing threat of food-borne illness, researchers say
A growing threat for food-borne illnesses comes attractively packaged, is stunningly convenient and is increasingly popular with shoppers looking for healthy meals: ready-to-eat leafy greens that make putting together a...
Areas Hit Hard by Swine Flu in Spring See Little Now
Cities and states that had big outbreaks of the H1N1 virus in the spring might be benefiting from an immunizing effect, some health officials say.
Good Results For New Vaccine Against Horse Strangle Disease
Tests show good results for a new vaccine against horse strangle disease. In time this may also lead to new vaccines against human diseases.
Theater Review: Woman of 1,000 Faces Considers the Body
The new solo show from Anna Deavere Smith is an engrossing collection of testimonials about life, death and the care of the ailing body.
Health Care Bill Gets Green Light in Cost Analysis
Democrats rejoiced over news that the Senate’s measure met White House cost expectations and would reduce the deficit.
Experience Guides Mexico as Swine Flu Cases Surge
Health officials have adopted more focused measures than when the strain first appeared nearly six months ago.
Morgellons Blood is Tainted!!
The most recent findings from an independent researcher can be reviewed here: http://www.carnicom.com/blood2.htm There are documented independent findings posted at this link, as well: http://www.carnicom.com/conright.htm Why is it CDC won't identify these unusual components...
The Medical Minute: New treatment of brain aneurysms
(PhysOrg.com) -- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center recently became only the third hospital in Pennsylvania and one of only about 30 institutions in the country to offer a...
Is Life Expectancy Reduced by a Traumatic Childhood?
A difficult childhood reduces life expectancy by 20 years among adults who experienced six or more particular types of abuse or household dysfunction as kids, while those who suffered fewer types of trauma...