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Scarring Is Key To Link Between Obesity And Diabetes, Study Finds
Scientists have found that a protein that can cause scarring of fat tissue could be key to understanding the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Novel, Orally Inhaled Migraine Therapy Is Effective, Study Shows
A new study shows an investigational, orally-inhaled therapy is effective in treating migraines. The multi-center, phase three FREEDOM-301 trial for the orally-inhaled migraine therapy, LEVADEX, shows study participants had significant...
Potential Risk Identified In Transfusions Of Platelets Before Bone Marrow Transplant
A larger number of platelet transfusions given before a bone marrow transplant to treat bone marrow failure syndromes correlates with a greater risk of transplant rejection. A model system in...
White Tea Could Keep You Healthy And Looking Young
Next time you're making a cup of tea, new research shows it might be wise to opt for a white tea if you want to reduce your risk of cancer,...
Well: Fatty Foods Affect Memory and Exercise
High fat diets appear to slow down both the body and the brain.
UK study finds meal replacements aid weight loss
Meal replacements in a medically supervised weight loss program are successful in facilitating weight loss, according to a new study conducted at the University of Kentucky. The study appears in...
Palin says Obama brushes off reform concerns
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims President Barack Obama is making light of concerns over what she has called "death panels" determining...
Swine Flu Rattles Nerves as It Spreads in India
With at least 17 deaths confirmed from the virus and nearly 1,200 diagnosed cases, the outbreak has sent a wave of panic through much of the country.
New groundbreaking treatment for oxygen-deprived newborns
Until now immediate cooling of the newborn infant was the only treatment that could possibly prevent brain damage following oxygen deprivation during delivery. New research findings from the Sahlgrenska Academy...
What Science Says About Beach Sand And Stomach Aches
By washing your hands after digging in beach sand, you could greatly reduce your risk of ingesting bacteria that could make you sick. In new research, scientists have determined that,...
Computer system improves pain therapy for cancer patients
Pain therapy for cancer patients - whether inpatient or outpatient - is often inadequate. At Heidelberg University Hospital, the use of an innovative electronic system - combined with guidance by...
Ageing with GRACE: New health care delivery model improves outcomes, saves money
A team approach to preventive healthcare delivery for older adults developed by researchers from Indiana University and the Regenstrief Institute improves health and quality of life, decreased emergency department visits...
Denosumab increases bone density, cuts fracture risk in prostate cancer survivors
Twice-yearly treatment with denosumab, a new targeted therapy to stop bone loss, increased bone density and prevented spinal fractures in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. The report from...
Amazonian tribe sheds light on causes of heart disease in developed countries
Heart attacks and strokes — the leading causes of death in the United States and other developed countries — may have been rare for the vast majority of human history,...
Yushchenko poisoning study calls for dioxin tests
Metabolism of potent TCDD dioxin was unexpected and should be the focus of further study, say researchers
Wife of Twitter CEO 'tweeting' delivery
The pregnant wife of Twitter chief executive Evan Williams is delivering updates on the birth using the microblogging service co-founded by her husband.
British boozing blamed for rise in oral cancer rates
Britain has seen an "alarming" growth in oral cancer rates for people in their 40s, largely due to rising alcohol consumption, a leading British charity warned Tuesday.
Research team responds to concerns about international insulin drug trial
Accumulating safety data from the large, international ORIGIN trial have been reviewed by its independent data monitoring committee, who have concluded that there is no cause for concern.
Smokers support car bans
All types of New Zealand smokers support a ban on cigarettes in cars carrying pre-school children, research has found.
Physicians bust myths about insulin
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes often resist taking insulin because they fear gaining weight, developing low blood sugar and seeing their quality of life decline.
Cervical cancer confuses girls
Although most Year 12 girls have had the cervical cancer vaccine, they don't really understand the disease, a study has found.
Prehypertension, Obesity And Kidney Disease Risks
People with prehypertension are not at increased risk of kidney disease if their body mass index (BMI) is under 30.0 kg/m2, a first-ever examination of the combined effect of blood...
White House Adapts to New Playbook in Health Care Debate
The White House is at risk of losing control of the public debate over health care reform and is playing defense in a way it has not since last year’s...
Grapefruit juice found to give cancer treatment a boost
When Albina Duggan of Bourbonnais, Ill., was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, it had spread from her liver to her spine and lymph nodes.
Global Update: 800,000 More Workers Needed in Africa to Meet Health Goals by 2015
Africa has about 30 percent of the 1.16 million doctors, nurses and midwives it needs, a new study has concluded.
Vital Statistics: More Americans on the Road to Obesity
A nationwide survey of obesity rates offers very little good news.
Parents warn of fire pit danger
(PhysOrg.com) -- Chris and Lindsey Deems know firsthand how dangerous beach fire pits can be to children. Their daughter Delaney, 2, suffered second- and third-degree burns to her feet when...
Many U.S. teens share medications
About 20 per cent of U.S. teens said they've lent or borrowed prescription medications such as antibiotics and acne medication, a new study suggests.