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Breast Cancer Deaths Decline, But Disparities Persist In U.S. Women
Though breast cancer death rates have been in decline for 20 years, black women had higher death rates than other demographics in the newest Centers for Disease Control report covering 2005-2009. Breast...
Compound in grapes, red wine could be key to fighting prostate cancer
Resveratrol, a compound found commonly in grape skins and red wine, has been shown to have several beneficial effects on [...]
Mount Sinai Researchers Present Results of FREEDOM Trial at American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions
Experts also present research on Impact of Education on Drug Adherence, Diabetes on Heart Disease and 3D Ultrasound Technology on Disease Detection.
Sheet-fitting palsy described by wake forest baptist physicians
What do a tight, fitted bed sheet and a blood clot in the wrist have in common? Both are associated [...]
Women and exercise: It may not always be fun, but it's beneficial
Experts say that while physical activity is necessary for both men and women, there are gender-specific benefits that women need to know.
Burn doctors treat more patients during cold-weather months, urge caution with home heating
With temperatures falling into the 30s this week, people across the mid-state in the U.S. will be turning up the heat to stay warm. But, as the temperature drops, the...
Child care providers can be part of solution for childhood obesity
A new study highlights how child care providers can be part of the solution for childhood obesity.
Pre-drinking is a risky way to begin an evening out
Prior research has shown that "pre-drinking" by young people leads to heavier drinking and greater harm. A study using Internet cell-phone questionnaires examined pre-drinking by young adults in Switzerland. Results...
Environmental factors can mitigate genetic risk for developing alcohol problems
Previous research suggests that genetic influences on drinking are moderated by environmental factors. A new study has looked at gene-environment interactions between a functional single nucleotide polymorphism of the ¼-opioid...
Cigarette smoke boosts virulence in Staphylococcus aureus
Exposure to cigarette smoke has long been associated with increased frequency of respiratory infections -- which are harder to treat in smoke-exposed people than in those who lack such exposures....
Inpatient brain injury education increases bike helmet use, study finds
A 30-minute brain injury education program taught in the hospital may increase children's use of bicycle helmets, researchers report.
Feel-good hormone helps jog memory, finds study of seniors
The feel-good hormone dopamine improves long-term memory. Neuroscientists investigated test subjects ranging in age from 65 to 75 years, who were given a precursor of dopamine. Treated subjects performed better...
Ovarian cancer patients have lower mortality rates when treated at high-volume hospitals
Women who have surgery for ovarian cancer at high-volume hospitals have superior outcomes than similar patients at low-volume hospitals, new research suggests.
Significant relationship between mortality and telomere length discovered
Researchers have identified a significant relationship between mortality and the length of telomeres, the stretches of DNA that protect the ends of chromosomes. The prospective study of 100,000 multi-ethnic individuals,...
Fighting bacteria with mucus
Slimy layers of bacterial growth, known as biofilms, pose a significant hazard in industrial and medical settings. Once established, biofilms are very difficult to remove, and a great deal of...
Nose-to-Brain Research Of Oxytocin In Autism Spectrum Disorders
OptiNose US Inc. has announced that its Norwegian affiliate was awarded $2.1 million by the Research Council of Norway to study its nasal drug delivery technology in the treatment of...
Deadly Ebola & Lassa Viruses May Be More Common Than Thought
The horrific viruses that cause bleeding from eyes and nose may not be new arrivals.
Obama's health care overhaul turns into a sprint
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Its place assured alongside Medicare and Medicaid, President Barack Obama's health care law is now in a sprint to the finish line, with...
Study Demonstrates Benefits Of Pradaxa Are Maintained For Over Four Years
New data from the RELY-ABLE study have provided additional support to the safety profile and efficacy of Pradaxa(R) (dabigatran etexilate) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF)...
Mayo Clinic Gets FDA Approval for New Imaging Agent for Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Mayo Clinic has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to produce and administer Choline C 11 Injection, an imaging agent used during a positron emission tomography (PET) scan to...
Cells from skin create model of blinding eye disease
For the first time, researchers have taken skin from patients and, using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, turned them into a laboratory model for an inherited type of macular...
New cells found that could help save people's sight
Eye experts and scientists have discovered specific cells in the eye which could lead to a new procedure to treat and cure blinding eye conditions. The study found that cells...
Poor Control Of Anticoagulant Therapy Leads To Increased Adverse Events For Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Twelve-month data from the Global Anticoagulant Registry in the FIELD (GARFIELD) show that the poor management of stroke prevention therapy is widespread in clinical practice, which may lead to elevated...
AMGA Announces New Officers on Board of Directors
The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) announced the new officers of its Board of Directors, to begin their tenure in January 2013. The Board of Directors represents the leadership of...
FDA reviewing Merck's experimental insomnia drug
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. (AP) -- Drugmaker Merck & Co. says the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing its experimental insomnia medication, suvorexant (SOO'vor-eks-ant)....
Wrens teach their eggs to sing
Teaching embryos the password for food helps parents avoid having to feed imposters.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.11779
Fairy-wren babies need password for food
It's always a good idea to listen to your mother, but that goes double for baby fairy-wrens even before they are hatched.
Analytical test for shellfish poisoning saves 14,000 mice
Liquid chromatography technique could save a million animal tests a year if rolled out globally