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Can Exercise During Pregnancy Reduce the Offspring's Cancer Risk?
If a mother exercises during her pregnancy, will that benefit her children? Researchers at the University of Kentucky have initiated studies to look into the idea: a group from the...
Fitness regime helps Calgarians with spinal cord injuries
A new pilot project is helping people with spinal cord injuries regain some independence.
New weapons in the fight against cancer
Several new first-in-human studies for drugs targeted against a range of cancers have just been released.
Governments failing to address 'global pandemic of untreated cancer pain'
Governments around the world are leaving hundreds of millions of cancer patients to suffer needlessly because of their failure to ensure adequate access to pain-relieving drugs, an unprecedented new international...
Wide discrepancy in multidrug surveillance among intensive care units
Screening practices for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in intensive care units (ICUs) vary widely from hospital to hospital, according to a new study.
New European statistics released on heart disease and stroke
New figures released to mark World Heart Day show a significant improvement in Europe's heart health. These figures represent the first comprehensive overview of the impact of cardiovascular disease since...
Opinion: Valium and the New Normal
Valium and similar drugs gave us a new way to slay our inner demons, medicating our way to a happier life.
Peter Praeger, a Surgeon With a Health Food Company, Dies at 65
Dr. Praeger was a co-chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and chief executive of Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, a maker of frozen natural foods.
More Children Ill From Food Malady in Germany
German health authorities said Saturday that 8,400 children have fallen ill after eating food from school cafeterias and daycare centers.
New Virus May Be Dangerous but Seems Not Easily Spread
The World Health Organization issued an initial alert last Sunday saying that researchers had discovered the new virus in a 49-year-old Qatari man visiting London.
Lack of sleep leads to insulin resistance in teens
A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that teenagers get could improve their insulin resistance and prevent the future onset of diabetes.
Anti-aging pill being developed
LONDON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A British doctor says anti-aging drugs that can lower the risk of diseases such as cancer and dementia, as well as wrinkles, will soon...
Clonal evolution in maxillary sinus carcinoma
Knowing how tumors evolve can lead to new treatments that could help prevent cancer from recurring, according to researchers. They have tracked several years of tumor evolution in a 47-year-old...
Try This: Deep breathing in the eagle pose
Yogis know that breathing is more than a necessity, it's a luxury, especially in times of stress. Just five minutes of deep breathing can calm your mind and diminish the...
Rowling e-book suffered display glitch
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. purchasers of the e-book version of the first adult novel by "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling have reported a glitch that makes...
Mom of sick boy says she warned officials about bad steaks
The mother of an Edmonton boy who got sick from tainted beef says she was ignored when she told health officials that steaks were the source of her son's E....
What is Hair Loss?
The definition of hair loss and baldness plus causes, symptoms, treatments and other facts.
MRSA research identifies new class of anti-bacterial drugs, shows how 'superbug' DNA may help scientists predict transmission routes
Researchers have discovered a new class of treatment against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as well as evidence of a growing need to quickly genotype individual strains of the organism most...
Exposure to herbicide may increase risk of rare disorder
A common herbicide used in the United States may be linked to an increased risk of a congenital abnormality of the nasal cavity known as choanal atresia, say researchers.
What makes surgeons happy?
Lack of control over operating rooms and other resources as well as a lack of work-life balance are among the main reasons general surgeons may be dissatisfied with their jobs,...
Hospital observation units could save the health care system $3.1 billion
Researchers estimate that maximizing the potential of an observation unit in a hospital could result in $4.6 million in savings annually for the hospital and $3.1 billion in overall savings...
Immunologists find a molecule that puts the brakes on inflammation
We couldn't live without our immune systems, always tuned to detect and eradicate invading pathogens and particles. But sometimes the immune response goes overboard, triggering autoimmune diseases like lupus, asthma...
Study points to potential for improvement in the care, quality of life of epilepsy patients
Routine screening for psychiatric, cognitive and social problems could enhance the quality of care and quality of life for children and adults with epilepsy, according to a new study.
Poor Public Understanding Of Bladder Cancer
Entertainer Andy Williams died this week following his year-long battle with bladder cancer. Over 10,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year in the UK but recent research from...
Free healthcare clinic at L.A. Sports Arena draws 4,800
In addition to receiving medical treatment, patients were enrolled in a free coverage program to prepare for the federal healthcare overhaul that takes effect in 2014.On one side of the...
Podcast: Wrinkles in Slime, Mice Lose Their Skin to Save It, and Long-Lived Eunuchs
Listen to a roundup of some of our favorite stories from the week
MS vein-opening trial announced for B.C. and Quebec
A national clinical trial to test a vein-opening procedure in people with multiple sclerosis has medical and ethical approvals.
Trend of decreasing traffic deaths might be coming to an end
(Phys.org)—Traffic deaths have fallen dramatically since 2005, but estimates for 2012 suggest that the trend may be ending, says a University of Michigan researcher in a new report.