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600 U of S students to be tested for TB
Hundreds of students at the University of Saskatchewan could be tested for tuberculosis after a student was diagnosed with the infectious lung disease.
Murder May Spread Like a Disease
Homicide, like other infectious diseases, can spread from one area of a city to another, a new study finds
Hillary Clinton says AIDS-free generation 'within our reach'
Proven HIV prevention tools could help even the hardest-hit countries begin turning the tide of the AIDS epidemic over the next three to five years, according to a U.S. report.
News flash: Lightning deaths declining
Floods and tornadoes kill more people in the United States than lightning does, a study finds. In fact, lightning strikes have been the third-leading cause of storm-related deaths since 2006...
Short-term exposure to essential oils lowers blood pressure and heart rate... but only when exposure is less than one hour
The scents which permeate our health spas from aromatic essential oils may provide more benefits than just a sense of rest and well-being.
Brain inflammation likely key initiator to Prion and Parkinson's disease
Researchers have shown that neuro-inflammation plays a crucial role in initiating prion disease.
Cancer drug shows promise in eradicating latent HIV infection
Breakthrough drugs help people to live longer with HIV, but more research is needed for an actual cure. One challenge involves eradicating the virus when it is latent in the...
Children with higher intelligence less likely to report chronic widespread pain in adulthood
There is a correlation between childhood intelligence and chronic widespread pain (CWP) in adulthood, according to a new study. About 10-15 percent of adults report CWP, a common musculoskeletal complaint...
Testicular cancer risk tripled in boys whose testes fail to descend
Boys whose testes have not descended at birth -- a condition known as cryptorchidism -- are almost three times as likely to develop testicular cancer in later life, finds a...
Do Mail Order Food Intolerance Tests Even Work?
There are lots of diagnostic tests available outside of the conventional medical system and those include tests for food intolerance, like vega testing, kinesiology, hair "body field analysis" testing, cytotoxic...
Canadian scientists look for quicker E. coli, Listeria tests
Canadian scientists are being asked to find faster ways to test for two dangerous bacteria that can be found in our food — E. coli and Listeria.
Next-generation treatments for Fragile X syndrome
A potential new therapeutic strategy for treating Fragile X syndrome is detailed in a new report appearing in the current [...]
A Fresh Look at Psychiatric Drugs
Drugs for psychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia often require weeks to take full effect. “What takes so long?” [...]
The New Old Age Blog: New Help for Hoarders
In the three years since this blog wrote last about the problem of older people who hoard, new treatments and services have become available.
FYI: Why Are Mean People So Hot?
Mean Girls MOVIECLIPS on YouTubeIt's not that meanies are more physically attractive than everyone else. They're just very good at fooling us. Mean people are attractive because of their meanness, not in spite...
Outbreak Specialists Track Down Recent Coronavirus
Maria Zambon was having déjà vu. Earlier this fall, she found out about a new coronavirus that had come seemingly from nowhere to kill a Saudi man in Jeddah in...
Blood quarantined at 2 Quebec hospitals
Two Quebec hospitals have quarantined their blood supply, and a spokesman for Héma-Québec says there are concerns about a possible defect in the blood collection equipment.
Hypothermia and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Cases Soar in New York After Hurricane Sandy
As temperatures dip health officials said the cold could lead to other health problems, including a worsening of heart and lung diseases and an increase in anxiety and depression.
Greater email privacy won't hinder law enforcement
(AP)—Legal experts say Senate legislation billed as a major step forward in protecting the privacy of electronic communications won't keep law enforcement agencies from combing through inboxes if they believe...
Chinese AIDS patients fight hospital rejections
BEIJING (AP) -- Wang Pinghe wants the tumor in his liver removed before it becomes life-threatening. But the 28-year-old Chinese villager knows it will be hard...
Online tool creates catch-up immunization schedules
A new online tool takes the guesswork out of developing individualized catch-up immunization schedules by allowing parents and health care providers to easily create a schedule that ensures missed vaccines...
"Burn Notice" Wants To Give You $10K To Do Science
A few years ago, my wife had a milestone birthday and decided she wanted to run a marathon. Now, I don't even like to drive 26 miles much less run...
CIA faces lawsuit over scientist's 1950s death
Bioweapons expert fell from hotel room window nine days after being given LSD in a drink without his knowledgeThe family of a US government scientist who fell to his death from a...
Mediation combined with art therapy can change your brain and lower anxiety
Cancer and stress go hand-in-hand, and high stress levels can lead to poorer health outcomes in cancer patients. The combined creative art therapy with a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program...
Well: Ignoring the Science on Mammograms
Despite years of data challenging the effectiveness of mammograms, why do doctors and patients continue to ignore the science?
More exercise, healthier brain
Exercising regularly may increase the number of active stem cells and slow down age-related cognitive decline, a new study suggests.
Women seek provincial support for surgery in California
Three Saskatchewan women are at the legislature today, asking the health minister to pay for surgery in California.
Fitness highly effective for lowering cholesterol
Doctors should emphasize the value of physical activity for lowering cholesterol, say researchers who studied how well exercise works compared to standard drug treatments.