Indonesia says man died of bird flu
• Flu • Nov 22 05
Local tests have shown a 35-year-old man has died in Indonesia of the H5N1 strain of bird flu but the results have to be…
Viagra effectively treats urinary tract symptoms associated with prostate enlargement
• Urine Problems • Nov 21 05
Viagra (sildenafil citrate), known for improving erectile dysfunction (ED), also effectively treats the prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with prostate enlargement…
Occupation and Education Influence Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
• Neurology • Nov 21 05
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that an individual’s educational and career paths impact Parkinson’s disease risk later in life. This report will appear in…
Twins’ Lower IQ Levels than Single-Born Children Not Down to Social Factors
• Children's Health • Nov 18 05
Social and economic circumstances do not explain why twins have significantly lower IQ in childhood than single-born children, according to a study in this…
Many women victim of “gendercide,” study finds
• Gender: Female • Nov 18 05
There is a shortfall of some 200 million women in the world - “missing” due to what a three-year study on violence against women…
Puffing on a hookah may lead to gum disease
• Dental Health • Nov 18 05
Though water pipes are widely viewed as a “safer” way to smoke, they may be as damaging to the teeth and gums as cigarettes…
Folk remedy oils can cause infant pneumonia
• Children's Health • Nov 18 05
The traditional practice of using vegetable or other oils to soothe infants’ stomachs and stuffy noses can put them at risk of a form…
Roche’s Actemra helps rheumatoid arthritis
• Arthritis • Nov 17 05
Roche said on Thursday its Actemra drug, developed by Japanese partner Chugai, was better than current standard treatments in preventing the progression of joint…
Once-daily ciprofloxacin clears urinary infection
• Urine Problems • Nov 17 05
Once-daily use of a new extended release (ER) formulation of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin is as effective as twice-daily intermediate-release (IR) ciprofloxacin in clearing up…
Bird Flu: Government Needs to Allocate More for Antivirals, Public Education
• Flu • Nov 17 05
The federal government needs to take a lead in directing state and local health departments to prepare for an avian flu pandemic, says Greg…
Statins may delay effects of Alzheimer’s -study
• Neurology • Nov 17 05
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia in the elderly, French scientists said on Thursday.
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Genes affect patriotism
• Genetics • Nov 16 05
Research showing how genes affect group loyalty and patriotism was published in the October 2005 issue of Nations and Nationalism, an…
Hairdressers at risk of respiratory disease
• Respiratory Problems • Nov 16 05
Bleaching agents widely used in hair salons put hair stylists at risk of asthma and inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, researchers report…
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in western China
• Flu • Nov 15 05
China confirmed two fresh outbreaks of bird flu in the country’s far western region of Xinjiang, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
One…
Hepatitis B Yields More to Telbivudine than Epivir
• Infections • Nov 15 05
In patients with chronic hepatitis B infection, investigational telbivudine (LdT), a newer nucleoside analog, showed significantly better antiviral activity than the old standby Epivir…
Diets Rich in Protein, Good Fat, Lower in Carbs Linked to Better Heart Health
• Dieting • Nov 15 05
A healthy diet that replaces some carbohydrates with either protein or monounsaturated fat can substantially reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, resulting in a…
Breast-feeding may protect against celiac disease
• Children's Health • Nov 15 05
Mothers who breast-feed their children may help to protect them from developing Celiac disease, which is characterized by intolerance to…
Cancer drug helps arthritis
• Arthritis • Nov 14 05
Genentech Inc. and Biogen Idec Inc.‘s cancer drug Rituxan improved symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in patients not helped by drugs designed to block an…
Tooth loss from gum disease: are you at risk?
• Dental Health • Nov 14 05
Male gender, smoking, inadequate oral hygiene and rheumatoid arthritis are among the factors associated with an increased risk of losing teeth because of periodontal…
China has its own version of bird flu drug
• Drug News • Nov 14 05
China has developed what it calls the equivalent of the anti-bird flu drug Tamiflu in preparation for a feared pandemic if the virus begins…
France to order 10 million extra Tamiflu doses
• Drug News • Nov 11 05
France said on Thursday it would order an extra 10 million doses of Roche’s antiviral medicine Tamiflu, one of the best defences against bird…
Physiotherapy good for spinal arthritis
• Arthritis • Nov 11 05
Exercise programs are beneficial for people with a type of arthritis affecting the spine - Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) - Norwegian researchers report,…
High IQ in childhood tied to longer life
• Children's Health • Nov 11 05
Smarter children may enjoy longer lives, the results of a new study suggest.
The study, which followed elderly adults deemed gifted by childhood IQ…
Use of traction to help treat low back pain has no benefit
• Backache • Nov 11 05
The use of traction to help treat low back pain has no benefit, despite its widespread use, a new review of studies has found.
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OTC painkillers relieve muscle pain
• Emergencies / First Aid • Nov 10 05
Use of the painkiller acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or the combination of the two are equally effective for…