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Gingko biloba does not improve cognition in multiple sclerosis patients, study finds
Many people with multiple sclerosis for years have taken the natural supplement Gingko biloba, believing it helps them with cognitive problems associated with the disease. But the science now says...
First pediatric study to look at the role of vitamin D in critical illness
Vitamin D is increasingly being recognized as important for good health. Vitamin D is a hormone made in the skin following sun exposure or acquired from diet and supplement intake....
Exercise may affect food motivation
It is commonly assumed that you can 'work up an appetite' with a vigorous workout. Turns out that theory may not be completely accurate -- at least immediately following exercise....
Recipes for Health: Oatmeal Tabbouleh — Recipes for Health
This lemony, herb-filled grain salad is a good tabbouleh alternative for those who can’t tolerate wheat.
Race, ethnicity affect likelihood of finding a suitable unrelated stem cell donor for cancer patients
Researchers have published a study describing the greater difficulty in finding matched, unrelated donors for non-Caucasian patients who are candidates for hematopoietic cell transplantation.
Scientist discovers mechanism to reduce inflammation and subsequent bone loss related to gum disease
A scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking a natural signaling pathway of the enzyme GSK3b, which plays an important role...
Diet could combat adverse side-effects of anti-parasitic drug quinine
Scientists say adverse side-effects caused by the anti-parasitic drug quinine in the treatment of malaria could be controlled by what we eat.
Substantial road traffic noise in urban areas contributes to sleep disturbance and annoyance
The World Health Organization recently recognized environmental noise as harmful pollution, with adverse psychosocial and physiological effects on public health. A new study of noise pollution in Fulton County, Georgia,...
Doctors still trying to diagnose mysteries of hantavirus
Nearly 20 years after hantavirus was first identified in the U.S., doctors are under pressure to quickly learn more about the pervasive and deadly disease.In his 30-plus years as a...
Reining in red meat consumption cuts chronic disease risk and carbon footprint
Reducing red and processed meat consumption would not only prompt a fall in chronic disease incidence of between three and 12 per cent in the UK, but our carbon footprint...
Toothpicks and surgical swabs can wreak havoc in the gut when inadvertently swallowed or left behind after surgery
A woman developed severe blood poisoning (sepsis) and a liver abscess, after inadvertently swallowing a toothpick, which perforated her gullet and lodged in a lobe of her liver, reveals a...
News Summary: Alzheimer drug may slow brain plaque
MORE DISAPPOINTMENT: Two major studies of an experimental Alzheimer's drug show it doesn't stop mental decline, the latest setback in finding a treatment for the mind-robbing disease....
Latinos more vulnerable to fatty pancreas, type 2 diabetes, study shows
Latinos are more likely to store fat in the pancreas and are less able to compensate by excreting additional insulin, a new study shows.
Serious games could be integrated into surgical training
Serious gaming can be used to enhance surgical skills, but games developed or used to train medical professionals need to [...]
Results of dengue vaccine trial in over 4000 Thai children: Experts respond
Researchers from France and Thailand have trialled a dengue vaccine in over 4000 Thai children. While overall there was no difference between the number of dengue cases recorded following vaccination,...
Chain reaction in the human immune system trapped in crystals
Medical researchers have revealed details of how a chain reaction in the human immune system starts. With these results, the researchers hope to promote the development of strategies aimed at...
Can tablet screens disrupt sleep?
Research suggests exposure to the light from display screens increases the risk of sleep disorders. But is this possible?Are you worried that using your tablet screen in bed at night may stop...
Research: Controlled therapeutic release of macromolecules possible
When a large volume of medication is the prescription, steady and controlled release of the drug sometimes is preferred by physicians over a "burst-release" treatment in which the substance is...
Climate change will extend hay fever season by six weeks, report warns
Hay fever sufferers face longer pollen seasons and highly allergenic strains from invasive plantsHay fever sufferers face longer pollen seasons and highly allergenic new strains from invasive plants, a new report on the...
Comparison of immigrant children in four nations shows strengths, lags
Young children whose families immigrate to Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States are as prepared and capable of starting school as their native-born counterparts, with one exception—vocabulary...
Vital Signs: Patterns: Metabolic Syndrome and the Teenage Brain
A combination of disorders that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and is associated with cognitive deficiencies in adults now shows a similar effect in teenagers.
Vital Signs: Nutrition: Without Alcohol, Red Wine Is Still Beneficial
A study from Spain concludes that the blood-pressure-lowering effects of red wine come from the beneficial chemicals called polyphenols that it contains, though alcohol may limit their effects.
Books: ‘An Epidemic of Absence’ Review - Seeing Hygiene as Driver of Disease
Has a loss of intestinal bacteria caused our immune systems to go haywire? Moises Velasquez-Manoff lays out the hygiene hypothesis.
Door to Door in Oklahoma City, Preaching Healthy Living
With money allocated by the Obama health care law, local governments are creating programs to help curb the incidence of obesity and other diseases and promote healthy lifestyles.
Ovarian Cancer Screening Has No Benefit, Panel Says
Not only do the tests not lower the death rate from the disease, they also expose women to unnecessary risk, the United States Preventive Services Task Force said.
Pregnancy-related cancers on rise
The rate of pregnancy-associated cancer is increasing along with older mothers and improved detection methods, research suggests.
Patient safety project reduces bloodstream infections by 40 percent
A unique nationwide patient safety project reduced by 40 percent the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units. The project used the CUSP toolkit.
Older adults not prepared to ensure food safety during power outages
In the wake of Hurricane Isaac, which left millions without power, a new study highlights that many older adults are not equipped to keep food safe during an extended power...