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Ottawa Public Health investigating 'probable' West Nile case
Ottawa Public Health said it is currently investigating a probable case of West Nile Virus in the city, which if confirmed would be the first human case in Ottawa since...
Psoriasis patients at high risk of diabetes
Patients with psoriasis are at high risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus, according to new research.
Guys: Obesity Is Bad for Your Sperm
A man's obesity may have a negative impact on his sperm, resulting in smaller fetuses and lower pregnancy success rates.
Mesothelioma? Scientists quantify nanofiber health risk to workers
Health risks posed to people who work with tiny fibers used in manufacturing industries could be reduced, thanks to new research. Research into the health risks posed by nanofibers –...
Predicting outbreaks of dengue fever according to climate
Dengue fever, transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, affects hundreds of millions of people in around one hundred tropical countries and causes 25,000 deaths per year. In the absence of a...
Suggested steps to improve literacy
Many students struggle with the high standards and difficult coursework of college. University of Arkansas professor, Sandra Stotsky, identifies the problem as a lack of increased difficulty in reading requirements...
Eye disease: Preliminary Findings on Uveitis Drug
Scientists have presented preliminary findings of a Phase 3 clinical trial on a new drug for the treatment of uveitis, a serious inflammatory condition of the uvea, the middle layer...
First identification of a strong oral carcinogen in smokeless tobacco
Scientists have now identified the first substance in smokeless tobacco that is a strong oral carcinogen, a health risk for the 9 million users of chewing tobacco, snuff and related...
Spouses of people suffering a heart attack need care for increased risk of depression and suicide
Spouses of people who suffer a sudden heart attack (an acute myocardial infarction) have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, or suicide after the event, even if their partner survives,...
10 people die of suspected Ebola in Congo
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) -- The World Health Organization says an outbreak of suspected Ebola in eastern Congo has infected at least 15 people, 10 of whom...
Many Options, Good Outcomes, for Early-Stage Follicular Lymphoma
A University of Rochester Medical Center study challenges treatment guidelines for early stage follicular lymphoma, concluding that six different therapies [...]
Layton's family still mum on his cause of death
A year after his death Canadians are still in the dark about what actually killed Jack Layton, who mere weeks before dying had asked voters to let him lead Canada.
Melanoma expert reviews unique adverse events with newly approved drug
A new review article describes immune-related adverse events for patients receiving either tremelimumab or ipilimumab, the latter a drug approved last year by the US Food and Drug Administration for...
'Fat Pride' Key to Better Sex for Obese Women
Size acceptance leads to satisfying sex, while body shame resulted in worse sex for obese women.
New cancer therapy using ultra-violet C (UVC) pulse flash irradiation
Medical scientists have announced the development of a new cancer therapy using ultra violet C (UVC) pulses of light.
Targeting sugars in quest for vaccine against HIV - the virus that causes AIDS
As a step toward designing the first effective anti-HIV vaccine, scientists are reporting new insights into how a family of rare, highly potent antibodies bind to HIV, the virus that...
Statin therapy associated with lower risk of pancreatitis
Although some studies have suggested that use of lipid-lowering therapies may increase the risk of pancreatitis, an analysis that involved pooling of data from previous studies and included more than...
New form of long-used food ingredient for 'anti-hunger' yogurts, smoothies
Promising results were recently reported from a proof-of-concept clinical trial of an “anti-hunger” ingredient for yogurt, fruit shakes, smoothies and other foods that would make people feel full longer and...
Running marathons safe for older adults, study suggests
A study of adults >50 years old has found no lasting adverse effects from running marathons, similar to findings of adults aged 18-40.
Heart calcium scan most effective in predicting risk of heart disease
Heart calcium scans are far superior to other assessment tools in predicting the development of cardiovascular disease in individuals currently classified at intermediate risk by their doctors, according to researchers...
Cardiologist Warns on St. Jude Heart Device
Dr. Robert Hauser says that a material used by St. Jude in a defibrillator that connects to a patient’s heart may be breaking down prematurely.
Economic Scene: Rationing Health Care More Fairly
The United States already rations health care, mostly by income level. With more spending cuts inevitable, the question is how to do it fairly.
ScienceShot: Cats Don't Cause Cancer
Study finds no link between brain cancer and feline companionship
Babies being treated too late for neonatal infections, says Nice
Newborns need faster diagnosis and immediate antibiotic treatment to prevent one in four with infections dyingSome newborn babies who have contracted an infection during birth are being treated too late, while others are...
Ambulances called more in heat
The research showed a 1.2% in total ambulance call-outs for each degree in temperatures above 22 degrees Celsius for people with chronic conditions. Image: ImageMediaGroup If the temperature hits 30 degrees Celsius, Brisbane...
Low oxygen levels may decrease life-saving protein in spinal muscular atrophy
Investigators may have discovered a biological explanation for why low levels of oxygen advance spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) symptoms and why breathing treatments help SMA patients live longer.
Compounds shown to thwart stubborn pathogen's social propensity
Acinetobacter baumanni, a pathogenic bacterium that is a poster child of deadly hospital acquired infections, is one tough customer.
Hand, foot, mouth disease outbreak hits Saint John
The Greater Saint John area has had several recent cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, a highly contagious infection that can cause a fever, sores in the mouth, and...