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Many flame retardants in house dust at unsafe levels
In a new study of the largest number of flame retardants ever tested in homes, researchers found that most houses had levels of at least one flame retardant that exceeded...
4 foods to avoid while taking medication
While Canadian doctors are warning of a growing list of medications that can interact with grapefruit juice to cause potentially serious effects, there are a number of other foods and...
'Bouncy House' Injuries on the Rise
Injuries related to inflatable bouncers, a type of outdoor play area for children, have risen rapidly in recent years, a new study finds.
Impaired blood vessel function found in cystic fibrosis patients
The first evidence of blood vessel dysfunction has been found in a small cohort of generally healthy young people with cystic fibrosis, researchers report.
Old habits die hard: Helping cancer patients stop smoking
It's a sad but familiar scene near the grounds of many medical campuses: hospital-gowned patients, some toting rolling IV poles, huddled in clumps under bus shelters or warming areas, smoking...
Scanning innovation can reduce radiation exposure and improve personalized medicine
New combinations of medical imaging technologies hold promise for improved early disease screening, cancer staging, therapeutic assessment, and other aspects of personalized medicine. The integration of multiple major tomographic scanners...
Brain compensates after traumatic injury, evidence shows
Researchers have found that a special magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique may be able to predict which patients who have experienced concussions will improve. The results suggest that, in some...
Risk of hemorrhage from warfarin higher in clinical practice than clinical trials show
Rates of hemorrhage for older patients on warfarin therapy are much higher than rates reported in clinical trials, found a study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Combination of two pharmaceuticals proves effective in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, study suggests
A new substance class for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases now promises increased efficacy paired with fewer side effects. To achieve this, a team of scientists...
Lack of nutrients and metabolic syndrome linked to different subtypes of depression
A low intake of folate and vitamin B12 increases the risk of melancholic depressive symptoms, according to a study among nearly 3,000 middle-aged and elderly Finnish subjects.
Swans have crash landings and hip injuries are more common than previously thought
Injuries to mute swans' hips are believed to be uncommon. However, new evidence suggests that such injuries are more frequent than suspected but are under-recorded because of difficulties in diagnosis....
Vital Signs: Hazards: Airport Smoking Areas Affect Nearby Sites
According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, airports with smoking areas all have unhealthy air - even in places where no one smokes.
Survival gene may be key to controlling HIV and hepatitis
A newly discovered gene that is essential for embryo survival could also hold the key to treating and potentially controlling chronic infections such as HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis. The gene,...
Deciphering bacterial doomsday decisions
Like a homeowner prepping for a hurricane, the bacterium Bacillus subtilis uses a long checklist to prepare for survival in hard times. In a new study, scientists at Rice University...
Can Taking A Pill Before Bed Get Rid Of Bed Bugs?
Bed Bug Pill? Brooke BorelA so-called "bed bug pill" has been in the news. Is it for real? Can you cure a bed bug infestation just by downing drugs? While the idea...
Venezuelan DIY science project hits stumbling block
A widely lauded new technology for disease diagnosis in poor countries has failed to progress to field trial stage because of funding issues.
AP IMPACT: Will NYC act to block future surges?
Think Sandy was just a 100-year storm that devastated New York City? Imagine one just as bad, or worse, every three years....
Recovering addict decries detox worker cuts
A recovering OxyContin addict, who credits detox counsellors with saving her life, is speaking out against planned cuts to the detox unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Auditory test predicts coma awakening
Patients whose sound discrimination improved in 48 hours eventually awoke
UN envoy: Japan should do more for nuclear victims
(AP)—A United Nations rights investigator said Monday that Japan hasn't done enough to protect the health of residents and workers affected by the Fukushima nuclear accident.
The New Old Age Blog: Turning a Home Into a Hospital
The idea of hospice care in one's home is overwhelming, but it can bring its own rewards, too.
Agency Investigates Deaths and Injuries Associated With Bed Rails
Government agencies knew about deaths from strangling on bed rails for years, but did little to address the issue.
Newly discovered effects of vitamin D on cancer
A team of researchers at McGill University have discovered a molecular basis for the potential cancer preventive effects of vitamin [...]
Too much or too little activity bad for knees
Both very high and very low levels of physical activity can accelerate the degeneration of knee cartilage in middle-aged adults, [...]
Outbreaks of Foodborne Illnesses Are Becoming Harder to Detect
New diagnostic tests for common foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Escherichia coli may hinder the ability of public health officials to detect...
Dengue fever spreads in India – in pictures
An outbreak of dengue fever in India this autumn affected more than 30,000 people in October alone. But fumigation and a cannibal-inclined mosquito may help halt the spread of the...
ClickClinica, the app that maps disease outbreaks
By letting doctors record patients' symptoms with a single click, ClickClinica provides real-time global disease surveillanceThere are more than half a million apps at the iPhone App store, and few human interests are...
Researchers develop mRNA based flu vaccine
(Phys.org)—A joint research effort by the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute and pharmaceutical company CureVac, both based in Germany, has resulted in the creation of a new type of flu vaccine. The vaccine, as...