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Surgical menopause may prime brain for stroke, Alzheimer's
Removing the ovaries before menopause, appears to leave more of the brain vulnerable to stroke and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.
Heart failure medications highly cost-effective, study finds
A new study shows that heart failure medications recommended by national guidelines are highly cost effective in saving lives and may also provide savings to the health care system.
Obesity leads to decreased physical activity over time
Obesity leads to a decrease in physical activity over time, researchers have confirmed. The exercise science team used accelerometers to measure the actual movement and intensity of activity for 254...
Eating more fiber may lower risk of first-time stroke
Eating more fiber may decrease your risk of first-time stroke, according to new research.
Innate immune system can kill HIV when a viral gene is deactivated
Research suggests a new target for treatment and the eventual cure of HIV/AIDS.
Doctors call for training to reduce sudden cardiac arrest fatalities in schools
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is sudden cardiac arrest, which claims the lives of more than 325,000 people each year. Doctors found that cardiac...
FDA approves new diabetes drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a first-of-its-kind diabetes drug from Johnson & Johnson that uses a new method to lower blood sugar — flushing it out...
New study aims to prevent sports-related brain injury in youngsters
Ice hockey accounts for nearly half of all traumatic brain injuries among children and youth participating in organized sports who required a trip to an emergency department in Canada, according...
Hospital parking rates a 'tax' on sick Canadians
Rising hospital parking rates amount to a tax on ailing Canadians, says one medical specialist.
Most Children’s Meals at Large Chains Are Unhealthy, Study Finds
A study of the nutritional quality of children’s meals at the nation’s largest chain restaurants showed little improvement in the last four years.
Doctor and Patient: The Costs of Emergency Room Cost-Cutting
Proposals to cut health care costs often focus on emergency rooms, including not paying for patients who visit them with non-urgent problems like heartburn or an insect bite. But basing...
Parkinson's disease protein gums up garbage disposal system in cells
This shows lewy bodies. Brown spots are immunostaining using an antibody specifically recognizing an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein. Clumps of α-synuclein protein in nerve cells are hallmarks of many degenerative...
A day after Wash. landslide, examinations continue
Authorities are assessing the damage and danger from a massive landslide on a scenic Washington state island as nervous residents wait for more detailed information about how safe the area...
New vaccine-design approach targets viruses such as HIV
Scientists have unveiled a new technique for vaccine design that could be particularly useful against HIV and other fast-changing viruses.
Scientists criticize Italy for allowing unproven stem cell therapy
ROME (Reuters) - Scientists have criticized an Italian government decree allowing a group of terminally-ill patients to continue using an unproven stem cell treatment, saying such therapies may cause harm...
Proximity to coal-tar-sealed pavement raises risk of cancer, study finds
People living near asphalt pavement sealed with coal tar have an elevated risk of cancer, according to a new study. Much of this calculated excess risk results from exposures in...
Low-income California seniors to move into new managed care plan
The 500,000 patients, under Medi-Cal and Medicare, are among state's costliest. Officials hope the Cal MediConnect program will cut spending and improve care.In a major shift triggered by the national...
Drier Climate May Spread Diarrhea
LONDON – Diarrhea, killer of 1.5 million children annually, is likely to become more prevalent in many developing countries as the climate changes, a report says. But the authors found...
Mechanobiology could explain mystery of relapses in cancer patients
The recurrence of cancer has been one of the greatest mysteries plaguing the medical research field. After weeks, or even years of being declared cancer-free, a patient can see their...
Common gene variants explain 42% of antidepressant response
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression, but many individuals do not experience symptom relief from treatment. New research found that only approximately one-third of patients responded within...
America: Time to shake the salt habit?
Medical researchers have written a review paper summarizing data linking excessive sodium intake to increased rates of hypertension, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Is it time for national policy?
Younger cancer patients experience greater increase in religiosity
People diagnosed with cancer at younger ages are more likely to become more religious than their counterparts diagnosed at older ages, researchers including a Princeton research scholar have found.
Deadly Blood Type Explains Medical Mystery
A 60-year riddle that started with a deadly blood transfusion for Mrs. Vel has been solved.
Suppression of naturally occurring blazes may increase wildfire risk
(Phys.org) —Penn State's Alan Taylor uses model to help predict the unintended consequences of suppressing wildfires.
MS patient ‘punished’ after controversial treatment
A Dartmouth woman with Multiple Sclerosis claims she is being denied a check-up with a vein specialist in Nova Scotia after undergoing a controversial treatment in Europe.
World's only dog test for a culprit in 'kennel cough'
The world's first diagnostic test for canine pneumovirus, a unique culprit in "kennel cough"—canine respiratory illness common in shelters and kennels—is now available at Cornell's Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC).
Half of Indonesians at risk of landslides
More than half of Indonesia's population live in areas at risk of landslides, an official said Thursday, with traditional farming methods blamed for the widespread vulnerability.
Recipes for Health: Creamy Goat Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich — Recipes for Health
A creamy goat cheese and cottage cheese blend provides satisfying and comforting flavor.