Staying active keep minds sharp into old age
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 14 05

Walking, gardening and generally being physically active after age 65 appears to ward off dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, new research indicates.

“In… Staying active keep minds sharp into old age   

 
 

Over 60 firms in race for elusive cancer vaccines
• Drug News • Apr 14 05

More than 60 companies around the world are working on so-called therapeutic cancer vaccines, designed to help patients fight their tumors, but much of… Over 60 firms in race for elusive cancer vaccines   

 
 

Light therapy controls hay fever, researchers say
• Allergies • Apr 14 05

Shining a combination of ultraviolet (UV) A and B and visible light into the nasal cavities suppresses the itchiness and runny nose caused by… Light therapy controls hay fever, researchers say   

 
 

Smoking doubles eye disorder risk in old age -study
• Eye / Vision Problems • Apr 14 05

People who smoke have double the risk of suffering from a degenerative eye disorder that is the leading cause of Blindness in… Smoking doubles eye disorder risk in old age -study   

 
 

Not all female athletes prone to eating disorders
• Gender: Female • Apr 14 05

Most women who participate in basketball, soccer, and other sports during their college years do not appear to be at greater risk of Not all female athletes prone to eating disorders   

 
 

Vietnam finds HIV carrier infected with bird flu
• Public Health • Apr 14 05

A 21-year-old woman has been infected by both HIV and bird flu, the first such case in Vietnam, health officials said Thursday.

The Health… Vietnam finds HIV carrier infected with bird flu   

 
 

Girls say they stink at math, even when they don’t
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 14 05

In a study, girls in advanced mathematics classes said they thought they were worse at math than boys who were in basic math classes.

… Girls say they stink at math, even when they don’t   
 
 

Fibroids more likely with high blood pressure
• Gender: Female • Apr 14 05

Women with elevated blood pressure are at increased risk of developing fibroids, a new study shows.

“Hypertensive women were 24 percent more… Fibroids more likely with high blood pressure   

 
 

FDA panel backs mentor silicone breast implants
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 14 05

A U.S. advisory panel on Wednesday urged approval for Mentor Corp.‘s silicone breast implants, a recommendation that could end 13-year-old restrictions sparked by concerns… FDA panel backs mentor silicone breast implants   

 
 

Angola targets risky funeral rites in Marburg fight
• Public Health • Apr 14 05

Persuading Angolans to alter traditional rituals to prepare the dead for burial is one of the biggest challenges to the country’s bid to stamp… Angola targets risky funeral rites in Marburg fight   

 
 

Antidepressants don’t affect post-birth weight loss
• Weight Loss • Apr 13 05

For women suffering from depression after delivering a baby, treatment with antidepressants does not interfere with losing the weight… Antidepressants don’t affect post-birth weight loss   

 
 

Senate panel approves W. House nominee to head EPA
• Public Health • Apr 13 05

The Bush administration’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency won approval from the Senate Environment Committee on Wednesday, less than a week… Senate panel approves W. House nominee to head EPA   

 
 

Prisoners may be aware during lethal injection
• Public Health • Apr 13 05

Anesthesia administered prior to lethal injection may not be sufficient to prevent the condemned person from experiencing suffocation and severe pain, according to a… Prisoners may be aware during lethal injection   

 
 

U.S. panel split on mentor breast implant safety
• Cancer: Breast • Apr 13 05

Members of a U.S. advisory panel voiced mixed opinions about the safety of Mentor Corp.‘s silicone breast implants on Wednesday as they debated whether… U.S. panel split on mentor breast implant safety   

 
 

U.S. tracking dangerous flu strain sent to labs
• Public Health • Apr 13 05

A fierce strain of flu virus sent to many U.S. labs has not made anyone sick and authorities have detected no evidence of a… U.S. tracking dangerous flu strain sent to labs   

 
 

As-needed steroid therapy seems OK for mild asthma
• Asthma • Apr 13 05

For patients with mild persistent Asthma, using inhaled or oral corticosteroids on an as-needed basis, rather than continuously, may be an option for keeping… As-needed steroid therapy seems OK for mild asthma   

 
 

Aricept may slow onset of Alzheimer’s
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 13 05

Aricept, a drug licensed for treating Alzheimer’s disease, may slow the progression of mild cognitive impairment to dementia, according to… Aricept may slow onset of Alzheimer’s   

 
 

Vaccine promising for infants’ lung infection
• Infections • Apr 13 05

A vaccine against parainfluenza virus type 3 is safe and triggers an immune response in infants, researchers report. Human PIV3, say the researchers, is… Vaccine promising for infants’ lung infection   

 
 

FDA nominee stalled over “morning after” pill
• Drug News • Apr 13 05

A U.S. Senate Committee abruptly postponed a vote on President Bush’s nominee to head the Food and Drug Administration Wednesday, as leaders asked for… FDA nominee stalled over “morning after” pill   

 
 

Chemo drug can shrink keloid scars
• Cancer • Apr 13 05

5-FU, a drug usually used to treat cancer, may be an effective therapy for raised, prominent scars called keloids, according to a small study… Chemo drug can shrink keloid scars   

 
 

USDA denies allegations of more mad cow cases
• Public Health • Apr 13 05

The U.S. Agriculture Department on Wednesday denied allegations from two former employees that faulty animal testing procedures may have kept officials from finding more… USDA denies allegations of more mad cow cases   

 
 

Scientists rush to destroy killer flu virus
• Public Health • Apr 13 05

The killer “Asian” flu virus, which was sent to laboratories around the world as part of routine test kits, could trigger a… Scientists rush to destroy killer flu virus   

 
 

Shaky Angola hospitals could spread deadly Marburg
• Public Health • Apr 13 05

Battered by nearly three decades of civil war, Angola’s hospitals could become a breeding ground for the Marburg virus which has already killed more… Shaky Angola hospitals could spread deadly Marburg   

 
 

Calif. suicide bill for ill passes initial hurdle
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 13 05

A bill that would make California only the second U.S. state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives passed an initial… Calif. suicide bill for ill passes initial hurdle   

 
 

World Health chief urges more vaccines in Africa
• Public Health • Apr 13 05

Africa needs more investment in research and manpower to boost vaccination rates that are less than half the global average, the director-general of the… World Health chief urges more vaccines in Africa   

 
 
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