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West Nile virus detected in man from Regina area
Health officials in Saskatchewan say the first human case this season of West Nile virus has been reported.
Men and women gaze differently
The journal Vision Researchhas published a new study by USC researchers showing that the eyes and attention of men and [...]
Whooping cough vaccine bid by N.B. pharmacists rejected
Health Minister Madeline Dubé has turned down a request by New Brunswick pharmacists to be allowed to administer whooping cough vaccines.
The New Old Age Blog: A Novel Way to Prevent Hip Fractures
Cataract surgery may help prevent disabling hip fractures, a new study finds.
Dual-virus linked to prostate cancer
The researchers caution that the presence of both HPV and EBV is not conclusive of a role in prostate cancer. Image: courtneyk/iStockphoto Two common viruses known to be associated with human cancers are...
Well: Exercise May Ease Depression in Heart Failure Patients
Following an exercise plan can ease depression in patients with heart failure, creating improvements in mood that are comparable to the effects seen with medication, a new study found.
Vaccine research shows vigilance needed against evolution of more-virulent malaria
Malaria parasites evolving in vaccinated laboratory mice become more virulent, according to research. The mice were injected with a critical component of several candidate human malaria vaccines that now are...
Possible clue to progression of multiple sclerosis
Researchers have found that one or more substances produced by a type of immune cell in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may play a role in the disease's progression. The...
New York City to mothers: You should breast-feed
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a message for new mothers: Breast-feed your baby, if possible....
U.S. Infectious Disease Chief Urges Flu Scientists to 'Engage,' Support H5N1 Research Moratorium
No end in sight for self-imposed ban
Autoantibodies damage blood vessels in the brain
The presence of specific autoantibodies of the immune system is associated with blood vessel damage in the brain. The presence of specific autoantibodies of the immune system is associated...
Working late in pregnancy may affect baby's weight
Babies born to women who work later in pregnancy tend to be lighter than those whose mothers quit sooner, say researchers who compared the effect to smoking.
Computational analysis identifies drugs to treat drug-resistant breast cancer
Researchers have used computational analysis to identify a new Achilles heel for the treatment of drug-resistant breast cancer. The results reveal that the disruption of glucose metabolism is an effective...
Immune responses can be generated locally within human melanoma skin metastases
In many types of cancer, activated immune cells infiltrate the tumor and influence clinical outcome. It is not always clear where these cells are activated, but new results indicate that...
Patients inject support into B.C. doctor's battle against extra billing
A B.C. doctor has fired the latest salvo in a battle over what the provincial government calls extra billing, but what he calls unacceptable delays for health care.
What Can Mississippi’s Health Care System Learn From Iran?
Nowhere is our health care system more broken and desperate than rural Mississippi. Can an approach used in Iran help save lives?
The New Old Age Blog: More Older People Treated for Depression
"We find it more and we treat it more," one expert said of depression in the elderly. "But we don't treat it very well yet."
The New Old Age Blog: A Dialysis Machine by the Bed
A form of dialysis that can be performed at home is growing more popular.
Well: Life of a Nantucket Surgeon
Dr. Timothy Lepore, the only surgeon working on Nantucket island, has taken it upon himself to deliver whatever type of medical care his island inhabitants need, often challenging conventional notions...
Well: When the Doctor's Words Aren't Soothing
A medical professional's manner can provoke or soothe a patient's apprehension. Doctors speak of the scripts they teach medical students to help prepare patients who are waiting for test results....
Burn injury risks of cooking
Burns in the kitchen happen more often than many people realize, a paramedic says.
New anesthesia drugs developed to be 'fast, clean, and soft'
Researchers are using sophisticated and powerful new tools to develop and evaluate new anesthetic agents with important advantages over current drugs, according to a several new articles.
Rice gene holds clue to diabetes risk
Not all rice types increase the risk of diabetes, say researchers who have identified a rice gene that could help develop healthier varieties
IL-10 from donor skin cells helps the body incorporate skin grafts
Scientists have found that the anti-inflammatory molecule, IL-10, may improve success rates of skin autografts (skin moved from one site of the body to another). This information provides a valuable...
Men with large waists face an increased risk of frequent urination
Men with large waists urinate more frequently than their slimmer counterparts, according to new research.
Olympics for the rest of us: How ping-pong can help your brain
The physical benefits of the Olympic sports are pretty obvious: strength, endurance and agility, to name a few. But did you know they also can help the brain? New research...
Women's Risk of Reproductive Disease Linked to Environmental Estrogens
Shortly after moving to Canada’s Okanagan Valley, Patricia Lee started experiencing severe irregularities in her menstrual cycle. She had one period that lasted two and a half months. The bleeding...
US Adults Are Getting Sicker
A growing number of middle age and older adults have more than one chronic health condition, a new report from the CDC says.