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Women with higher carotenoid levels have reduced risk of breast cancer
Women with higher circulating carotenoid levels are at a reduced risk of breast cancer according to a new study.
Recipes for Health: Winter Squash and Walnut Spread — Recipes for Health
The filling from a winter pie offered inspiration for a delicious spread.
Unexpected toughness marks cancer cells in the blood
A new study suggests that cancer cells are more resistant than normal cells to the powerful fluid forces found in the bloodstream. This resistance to fluid shear stress could provide...
Africa’s Savannahs – and Their Lions – Declining at Alarming Rates
About 75 percent of Africa’s savannahs and more than two-thirds of the lion population once estimated to live there have [...]
Six degrees of inclination
(Phys.org)—Stay in a tilted bed for weeks with your head at the lower end and your body starts to change as if it were ageing prematurely or living in space....
Delivered meals help seniors stay in their homes
Many older adults need only a little support to stay in their homes, but when that isn't available they can end up in an expensive nursing home where they don't...
French sperm count 'falls by 32%'
The sperm count of French men fell by a third between 1989 and 2005, a study suggests.
Why some strains of Lyme disease bacteria are common and others are not
New clues about the bacteria that cause Lyme disease could lead to a novel strategy to reduce infections, according to new research. The study reveals that the immune system of...
Five big strides to fight lung disease in the tiniest patients
A new paper describes a proposed therapy that would use stem cells from umbilical cords to treat a disease previously thought to be untreatable -- bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD.
Teen smoking decreases bone accumulation in girls, may increase osteoporosis risk
Teenage girls who smoke accumulate less bone during a critical growth period and carry a higher risk of developing osteoporosis later in life, according to new research. In the study,...
Men with erection problems are three times more likely to have inflamed gums, study finds
Men in their thirties who had inflamed gums caused by severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems, according to a new study.
Method developed by Finnish researchers targets diagnosis of early Alzheimer's disease
A software tool called PredictAD developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland promises to enable earlier diagnosis of the disease on the basis of patient measurements and large databases....
Diabetes drug may reduce brain damage after stroke
In a study in mice, scientists in Sweden have discovered a new potential therapy that may reduce brain damage following stroke in type 2 diabetic patients. The suggested drug is...
Brain tumor cells destroyed
Brain cancer researchers have effectively treated brain tumor cells using a unique combination of diet and radiation therapy.
Prohibitive Medicare Reimbursement May Restrict Hospice Enrollment in Patients Requiring High-Cost Care
Health care policy changes needed to support patients and their hospice providers.
Genetic Data Shows That Skin Cancer Risk Includes More Than UV Exposure
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have developed a more precise model for assessing skin cancer risk that includes numerous genetic factors such...
Online Tool Creates Catch-Up Immunization Schedules for Missed Childhood Vaccinations
Children obtain protection against certain diseases by receiving vaccinations, but they commonly miss recommended times to receive these immunizations. Once [...]
TB still a concern, Sask. health minister says
A case of tuberculosis at the University of Saskatchewan has raised public awareness about a disease that has yet to be eradicated in the province, Health Minister Dustin Duncan says.
Genetics and neonatal diabetes: how Jack was spared a life of injections
A genetic test meant the diabetes which left Jack Neighbour with brain damage could be treated with pills. 'It's completely changed our lives,' says his mother, EmmaAt 17 days old, Jack Neighbour...
Economic growth will not feed the hungry, say researchers
(Medical Xpress)—New research on India's rural poor has revealed that the country's impressive economic growth has not made a significant dent in its low levels of adult and child nutrition.
National Briefing | New England: New Hampshire: Not Guilty Plea in Hepatitis Case
A traveling hospital technologist accused of stealing drugs and infecting patients with hepatitis C through contaminated syringes pleaded not guilty in federal court on Monday.
With Some Hospitals Closed After Hurricane Sandy, Others Pick Up Slack
Some New York medical centers are adding extra shifts and converting offices and lobbies into space for patients as emergency room visits surge.
Upper endoscopy is overused in patients with heartburn, study suggests
Heartburn is one of the most common reasons for people to see a doctor, and some physicians often use upper endoscopy to diagnose and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease. But most...
Vital Signs: Safety: A Rise in Injuries on Inflatable Bouncers
Experts urged caution while using inflatable bouncers after a study found an increase of 111 percent in related injuries between 2008 and 2010 in children younger than 17.
Global Update: GlaxoSmithKline Tops Access to Medicines Index
The index ranks the world’s top pharmaceutical companies based on how readily they get medicines to the world’s poor, how much research they do on tropical diseases and how ethically...
The Consumer: Teenagers and the Morning-After Pill
The American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that girls be given advance prescriptions for emergency contraception has stirred the debate about access to contraceptives for teenagers.
Software Programs Help Doctors Diagnose, but Can’t Replace Them
Computer programs offer a backup for doctors facing tricky symptoms, but are still far from replacing a skilled diagnostician.
Internet freedom not to be curbed, UN telecoms head says
Internet freedom will not be curbed or controlled, the head of the UN telecommunications body, Hamadoun Toure, said as a meeting to review the 24-year-old telecom regulations kicked off Monday.