“Mini stroke” carries significant health risk
• Neurology • Nov 26 04
Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), short episodes of decreased blood flow to the brain, carry a “not so benign” prognosis, according to a new report…
Supreme Court to Weigh Medical Marijuana Law
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 26 04
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments whether patients in California and 10 other states can continue to use medical marijuana prescribed by…
Prostate cancer treatment can affect thyroid
• Cancer: Prostate • Nov 26 04
Tiny “seeds” containing radioactive iodine are often implanted in the prostate gland to treat cancer. Now, findings from a case report indicate that these…
ED intervention helps increase asthma education
• Asthma • Nov 26 04
An approach aimed at referral of patients requiring emergency department (ED) treatment for asthma to an education program has shown considerable success, Canadian researchers…
Avandia linked with severe lipid abnormalities
• Diabetes • Nov 26 04
On rare occasions, treatment with rosiglitazone (Avandia) may cause a profound decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL, the “good” cholesterol) and an increase in fasting…
Chest pain not from heart?
• Emergencies / First Aid • Nov 26 04
People who go to the emergency room with chest pain and are told that it is not caused by a heart attack or angina…
EU cannabis use at new peak -report
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 26 04
More cannabis is being smoked in the European Union than ever before, with 3 million daily users in the 25-nation bloc, but consumption may…
Flu pandemic inevitable, plans needed urgently
• Flu • Nov 26 04
Every country in the world must come up urgently with a plan to deal with an inevitable influenza pandemic likely to be triggered by…
Work environment tied to arthritis disability risk
• Arthritis • Nov 26 04
A change in certain work conditions may help adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stay on the job, preliminary research suggests.
The survey of nearly…
China approves testing for potential AIDS vaccine
• AIDS/HIV • Nov 26 04
China has approved human testing of a locally developed potential AIDS vaccine, the official Xinhua news agency said Friday, just days before World AIDS…
Protective role of human milk for preemies unclear
• Children's Health • Nov 26 04
Currently available research findings do not provide conclusive evidence that feeding very low birth weight (VLBW) premature babies human milk offers significant protection against…
Swiss voters set to endorse stem cell research
• Public Health • Nov 26 04
Swiss voters are expected to endorse tight government legislation on stem cell research on Sunday which would forbid the cloning of human embryos and…
Work demands may influence dementia risk
• Neurology • Nov 26 04
Highly challenging jobs with opportunities for responsibility may be good for your resume and your health. New study findings suggest that people with…
New laser therapy can easily remove acne scars
• Skin Care • Nov 26 04
A few sessions of a new type of laser treatment appears to smooth out acne scarring with a relatively short recovery time, according to…
Worker shortages threaten health advances
• Public Health • Nov 26 04
A shortage of doctors, nurses and midwives around the globe is threatening health initiatives and could have dire political and economic consequences, public health…
Low dose steroids good for asthma
• Asthma • Nov 25 04
People with asthma can manage the condition just as well by inhaling a lower dose steroid puffer, a study has found.
A study by…
Tomato juice could reduce heart disease risk
• Food & Nutrition • Nov 25 04
Drinking tomato juice on a daily basis can reduce the risk of heart disease in people with Type 2 diabetes, scientists from the University…
Health expert says flu pandemic is inevitable
• Flu • Nov 25 04
Every country in the world must come up with a plan urgently to deal with an inevitable influenza pandemic likely to be triggered…
China Approves Testing for Potential AIDS Vaccine
• AIDS/HIV • Nov 25 04
China has approved human testing of a locally developed potential AIDS vaccine, the official Xinhua news agency said Friday, just days before World AIDS…
Long bed rest not needed after embryo transfer
• Fertility and pregnancy • Nov 25 04
Part of the process of in vitro fertilization involves the transfer of embryos conceived in a “test tube” to the woman’s womb. Following…
Heat-holding knee sleeve may ease arthritis pain
• Arthritis • Nov 25 04
A heat-retaining sleeve worn around the knee is useful in reducing joint pain and stiffness in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, preliminary testing…
Avandia aids recovery of insulin-secreting cells
• Diabetes • Nov 25 04
The anti-diabetes drug Avandia not only improves the body’s response to insulin but also helps insulin-producing cells in the pancreas recover their function, a…
Ovarian cancer risk increases with estrogen use
• Cancer • Nov 25 04
The estrogen component of oral hormone replacement therapy around the time of menopause is associated with ovarian cancer risk, findings from a Danish…
Heart failure improves with resistance training
• Heart • Nov 25 04
Combining resistance exercises such as weight lifting with endurance training safely improves the health of people with chronic heart failure, researchers in Belgium report.
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Herpes virus common in young adolescent girls
• Allergies • Nov 25 04
Girls as young as 12 years old are commonly infected with various forms of herpes viruses, including the one that causes genital herpes, a…