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Gene transfer may lead to new HIV vaccine
PHILADELPHIA, May 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. research team says it may have broken the stubborn impasse that has frustrated the invention of an effective human immunodeficiency virus...
Adhesive seals blood vessels
Due to inflammations, blood vessels may become leaky: Blood plasma leaks into the tissue which might involve serious complications. Researchers from the University of Wuerzburg have now developed a kind...
Climate 'biggest health threat'
A leading medical journal describes climate change as the single largest threat to health in the 21st century.
City-dwellers Have Higher Risk Of Late-stage Cancer Than Rural Residents
A new study finds people who live in urban areas are more likely to develop late-stage cancer than those who live in suburban and rural areas.
Closer To An Effective Treatment For Gum Disease In Smokers
Scientists have discovered why smokers may be more prone to chronic gum disease (periodontitis). One of the bacteria responsible for this infection responds to cigarette smoke -- changing its properties...
Gene In Breast Cancer Pathway Identified
Scientists have discovered how a gene crucial in triggering the spread of breast cancer is turned on and off. The findings could help predict whether breast tumors will metastasize and...
When to get your bone density measured - that is the question
A new study provides doctors with guidelines on when to repeat bone mineral density (BMD) tests for their patients...
Swine Flu: What Does It Do To Pigs?
The effects of H1N1 swine flu have been investigated in a group of piglets. Scientists studied the pathology of the virus, finding that all infected animals showed flu-like symptoms between...
Does Mom Know When Enough Is Enough? Missed Satiety Cues From Infants Linked To Obesity
As the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States continues, researchers are examining whether early parent and child behaviors contribute to the problem. Mothers who miss signs of satiety in...
Vital Signs: Childhood: Order of Vaccinations Helps With Pain
The order in which vaccinations are given to infants may help to alleviate the amount of pain they feel.
At White House, Industry Leaders Pledge to Reduce Health Care Costs
Reducing the growth of national health spending could ease the path toward the president’s goal of comprehensive coverage for Americans.
Developing a genetic test for pregnancy risks
University of Adelaide researchers in Australia are developing a world-first genetic test that can predict which pregnancies are at risk of complications long before symptoms arise...
Minority Groups Pick Up Worst European Eating Habits, Study Finds
Immigrant populations in Europe face an increased risk of diet-related diseases as they adjust to a "Western" lifestyle, according to scientists.
New Trial Casts Doubt On Role Of Zinc Supplements In Diarrhea Treatment
Zinc supplementation can be ineffective in the treatment of diarrhea. A randomized controlled trial has shown that supplementation with either zinc or zinc and copper is no more effective than...
Producing Pigs That Provide Us With Healthy And Yet Good Tasting Meat
How can we produce pigs that provide us with healthy and yet good tasting meat? Meat eating quality and healthiness are closely related to the amount and type of fat....
New Approach Promises Greater Success For Predicting Drug Safety
Scientists describes a new, more effective and less costly method for testing drugs for potential toxicity and one that could also result in more people benefiting from existing drugs.
New diabetes genes found
In one of the world's biggest diabetes breakthroughs, researchers have revealed 25 totally new genes that indicate whether someone's at risk from the disease.
Critics: WHO slow on generics for swine flu
(AP) -- As poor countries face a possible swine flu pandemic with only enough Tamiflu to treat a tiny fraction of their populations, some experts are calling for a...
7 of 10 women are uninsured or underinsured, or have medical bill, debt, access problems
Women are more likely than men to feel the pinch of rising health costs and eroding health benefits, with about half (52%) of working-age women reporting problems accessing needed care...
Review finds conflicts of interest in many cancer studies
A new analysis finds that a considerable number of clinical cancer studies published in respected medical journals have financial connections to pharmaceutical companies.
Gene Responsible For Acetaminophen-induced Liver Injury Identified
Acetaminophen (Tylenol and generics) is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs in the United States. While generally safe, acetaminophen is known to cause severe liver injury if taken...
Despite Recession, Personalized Health Care Remains in Demand
Patients who still value their health in hard times have helped maintain the growth of concierge medical practices, which charge hefty fees for personalized care and constant access.
Outbreaks and Recalls Put Worry on the Table
The incidence of food-related illness has fallen drastically from the days before pasteurization and refrigeration, but new dangers have emerged.
New Target Identified For Potential Treatment Of Retinopathy In Premature Babies
A new study strongly suggest that the protein kinase JNK1 plays a key role in the development of retinopathy in premature infants.
African Tea Offers Promising Treatment Of Type-2 Diabetes
Researchers are attempting, with the help of a special African tea, to develop a new treatment for type-2 diabetics. The tea is used as a treatment in traditional Nigerian medicine...
Opinion: Hysteria at fever pitch
Just when we thought it was safe to go outside, the threat of another potential flu pandemic raises its head, writes Peter Curson.
Feature: A virus amongst the penguins
Antarctica's emperor penguins have somehow caught a common poultry virus. Dr Gary Miller and colleagues are investigating.
Older virus protects rabbits
Researchers have found that rabbits in some areas are protected from rabbit haemorrhagic disease by an older, pre-existing virus.