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Bootleg Liquor and Why You Should Not Drink Methanol
An outbreak of bad bootleg liquor has led to 22 deaths in the Czech Republic and bans on Czech booze in neighboring countries. What got into the spirits to cause...
Adults with diabetes may risk thinning bones
Men with Type 1 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, according to an Australian study.
Brain neurons and diet influence onset of obesity and diabetes in mice
The absence of a specific type of neuron in the brain can lead to obesity and diabetes in mice report researchers. The outcome, however, depends on the type of diet...
Chronic fatigue syndrome is not linked to suspect viruses
The causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have long eluded scientists. In 2009, a paper in the journal Science linked the syndrome—sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)—to infection with a mouse...
Least aggressive form of breast cancer still poses risk for death years later
Women with the most common and least aggressive subtype of breast cancer were still at risk of death from the disease more than 10 years after diagnosis, according to a...
'Brain training' may lessen cognitive impairments associated with coronary bypass surgery
Recovery from coronary bypass surgery is long and quality of life is greatly affected, in particular because most patients experience cognitive deficits that affect attention and memory for weeks or...
Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods
The heart health of millions of Europeans is still at risk because of the persistently high trans fatty acid content of certain fast and convenience foods, indicates new research.
Really?: The Claim: Adding Milk to Tea Destroys its Antioxidants
Researchers have been surprised to find that adding milk may strip tea of some of its beneficial effects.
Trauma: Cartoon Strip Is Made to Encourage Use of Clotting Drug
In his quest to get surgeons to adopt a little-known generic drug to save hemorrhaging patients, a British doctor has produced a new tool: a manga comic.
Vital Signs: Prevention: Vaccine’s Power Wanes After Last Dose
Children usually receive five doses of DTaP, the combination vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Researchers report that its power declines rapidly after the final dose.
Well: Little Difference Seen in Asthma Strategies
There has been no general agreement on the best way to adjust the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids used by adults with asthma.
More Data Suggests Fitness Matters More Than Weight
A slow but steady accumulation of evidence is inspiring some experts to re-examine assumptions about the role of body fat in certain chronic diseases.
Waiting and Worrying After Yosemite Hantavirus Outbreak
Weeks after his vacation, a park visitor frets while watching for symptoms of hantavirus infection.
Added benefit of Cannabis sativa for spasticity due to multiple sclerosis is not proven, experts say
An extract from Cannabis sativa was approved in Germany in May 2011 for patients suffering from moderate to severe muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis. Since the manufacturer chose a...
Further steps needed to reduce stigma and expand access to substance abuse screening and care in U.S. Armed Forces
Outdated approaches to preventing and treating substance abuse, barriers to care, and other problems hinder the U.S. Defense Department's ability to curb substance use disorders among military service members and...
Not All Bullying Considered Equal, Survey Finds
While most American adults are concerned about bullying, they don't seem to see all forms of it as equally damaging.
Study compares duodenal switch vs. gastric bypass for morbid obesity
A study comparing bariatric surgical procedures for obesity suggests that even though undergoing the less commonly used biliopancreatic diversion/duodenal switch (DS) may be associated with higher early risks compared with...
Resuming warfarin after gastrointestinal tract bleeding associated with lower risk for thrombosis, death
A study of patients treated with the anticoagulant medication warfarin suggests that resuming warfarin therapy after an episode of gastrointestinal tract bleeding was associated with lower risk for thrombosis and...
Thalidomide relieves disabling cough and improves quality of life for people with deadly lung disease: study
In the first clinical trial to demonstrate an effective treatment for constant, disabling cough among people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), researchers found that taking thalidomide significantly reduced the cough...
Role of taxane-based chemotherapy drugs may be underestimated, especially against prostate cancer, study suggests
The power of taxane-based chemotherapy drugs are misunderstood and potentially underestimated, according to researchers. Most physicians and investigators believe that taxane chemotherapy (paclitaxel, docetaxel and cabazitaxel) just does one thing...
Health Canada gets replacement TB vaccine
Health Canada has found a replacement for the BCG tuberculosis vaccine, which is offered to all newborns in Nunavut.
Cystic fibrosis disrupts pancreas two ways in CF-related diabetes
A new study suggests there are two root causes of a type of diabetes associated with cystic fibrosis (CF). The findings, which already have sparked a clinical trial, may guide...
Vitamin E may decrease cancer risk in Cowden syndrome patients
Researchers have discovered that vitamin E may prevent cancer in patients with an under-recognized genetic disorder.
Medical imaging program gets $1.6M boost
Lakehead University will receive about $1.6 million to help train students in medical imaging.
Antibiotic-resistant pathogens persist in antibiotic-free pigs
Researchers have found identical strains of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter coli in both antibiotic-free and conventionally raised pigs. This finding may indicate that these antibiotic-resistant pathogens can persist and thrive in the...
33% Of Men In Britain Can't See Their, You Know...Because Of Obesity
A third of UK men are so overweight they are unable to see their genitals due to a protruding midriff, so medics are encouraging men to make one potentially lifesaving...
Sex Matters: Guys Recognize Cars and Women Recognize Birds Best
New research finds that women are better than men at recognizing living things whicle men are better than women at recognizing vehicles.
Blood disorder could offer clues for malaria vaccine
An inherited blood disorder in South-East Asia defends people against malaria — and could provide clues for a future vaccine.