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Inhaled steroids generally safe in pregnancy
Babies born to women who used inhaled steroids to treat asthma during pregnancy aren't at increased risk of disease but may have a higher chance of developing endocrine and metabolic...
More doctors going the alternative route
While doctors are schooled in traditional Western medicine, a growing number are turning to complementary and alternative medicine to stay healthy, then integrating the techniques into their medical practices.
Low iron levels in blood raises blood clot risk, new research suggests
People with low levels of iron in the blood have a higher risk of dangerous blood clots, according to new research.
Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised? | Open thread
It's unreasonable for a child to stand trial at the age of 10, says the Royal Society. Tell us what you thinkThe age of criminal responsibility could be "unreasonably low" in England,...
Can a Single Injection Cure the Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Marines Return Fire in Marjeh, Afghanistan, February 2010 Combat over the last ten years in places like Iraq and Afghanistan has left roughly 250,000 U.S. military personnel with symptoms of PTSD. U.S. Marine...
Herbal meth khat ups death and stroke in those with heart disease
Chewing the natural stimulant khat increases the risk of death and stroke in patients with heart disease compared to those who are not users, according to new research in Circulation:...
Misericordia University Physician Assistant Program Names Director of Clinical Education
Misericordia University has named Darci Brown, P.A.-C., as the director of clinical education and assistant professor of physician assistant studies for the new Physician Assistant program. The five-year Master of...
New registry will track lymphedema among breast cancer patients
(Medical Xpress) -- More and more woman are surviving breast cancer, but lifesaving surgical and radiation therapies can cause a grave side effect: an incurable chronic condition called lymphedema that...
Is chronic fatigue a major cause of school absence?
(Medical Xpress) -- New research into the cause of school absence finds that up to one per cent of secondary pupils could be suffering from chronic fatigue. The study, led...
Study: High-tech swimsuits aided athletes
EVANSTON, Ill., Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Certain high-tech swimsuits, now banned, were responsible for some top-flight competitive swimming performances in 2009, U.S. researchers say.
Peptide 'cocktail' elicits immune response to multiple myeloma
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have created a "cocktail" of immune-stimulating peptides they believe could provoke the body's defenses to attack multiple myeloma in its early "smoldering" phase and slow...
'Twinning' US- based and Rwandan physicians improve lymphoma outcomes in children
In an African county lacking any specialists in children's cancers, a team approach that "twins" Rwandan physicians with Boston-based pediatric oncologists has shown it can deliver expert, curative care to...
Biopsy referral after PSA screening stays consistent over time
After the US Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial found cancer in many men with low levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), many debated which PSA level should lead to a biopsy...
Model Developed for Future Obesity Drug Testing
A University of Maryland School of Pharmacy report pinpoints a previously unidentified role for a cellular protein in controlling body weight.
Republican Tax and Unemployment Bill Would Help Hospitals Owned by Doctors
The payroll tax and unemployment bill would also repeal and relax limits on doctor-owned hospitals, which tend to raise costs for other insurers.
Municipal Wastewater Spreads Antibiotic Resistance
Water Treatment: Even with advanced filtration, a wastewater treatment plant releases antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Vital Signs: Aspirin May Have Benefits Before Heart Surgery
Patients had a lower risk of renal failure, a shorter stay in the intensive care unit and a reduced risk of major cardiac problems, a study found.
Vital Signs: Experimental Vaccine for Norovirus Shows Promise
An experimental vaccine provided some protection against infection with norovirus, infamous for sickening hundreds on cruise ships, researchers said.
Vital Signs: Four Daily Cups of Coffee May Cut Cancer Risk in Women
Women who drank four or more cups of coffee a day are at reduced risk of endometrial cancer, a large new study found.
18 and Under: The Joy of Feeding, Without All the Parental Angst
While the number of obese babies is not on the rise, some of our standard infant feeding practices and attitudes may need revising.
Brominated Battle: Soda Chemical Has Cloudy Health History
MARIETTA, Ga. It's Monday night at the Battle & Brew, a gamer hangout in this Atlanta suburb. The crowd is slumping in chairs, ears entombed in headphones, eyes locked on...
New discovery on how the body fights dengue fever
Worldwide, dengue fever strikes roughly 50 million people every year and takes the lives of thousands, but specific therapies or a vaccine for this mosquito-borne illness remain unavailable. A report...
Intestine crucial to function of immune cells, research shows
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found an explanation for how the intestinal tract influences a key component of the immune system to prevent infection, offering a potential clue...
Too much information? Birth control choices abound
(AP) -- Worried about birth control in light of headlines about side effects from Yaz and the patch? Women have a lot of options that are safe and effective,...
MMR vaccine reactions usually mild
Reactions to the first shot of combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are common among young children, but serious reactions are actually rare, a new study finds.
Costly Diagnostic MRI Tests Unnecessary for Many Back Pain Patients
Johns Hopkins-led research suggests that routine MRI imaging does nothing to improve the treatment of patients who need injections of steroids into their spinal columns to relieve pain. Moreover, MRI...
More Research Needed before Experimental Intervention for Multiple Sclerosis Should Be Considered as Standard of Patient Care
A popular treatment for multiple sclerosis needs to have proven results before it can be used as a standard of care, said LifeBridge Health neurologist Michael A. Williams.
Sicker Canadians face healthcare obstacles
Sicker Canadians with multiple chronic conditions often have a tough time accessing the health care they need, finds a new report.