Study: Red Wine Slows Lung Cancer, White Raises Risk
Drinking red wine could protect against lung cancer, but white wine may increase the risk, Spanish scientists said Thursday.
Sleepy Interns Committing Key Errors, Study Shows
America's doctors-in-training are committing serious errors as a result of being forced to work over 80 hours a week, says new research which suggests the U.S. medical community has been slow to tackle sleep deprivation in its staff.
Canadian Study Says Glucosamine No Arthritis Help
Glucosamine, a popular food supplement used by arthritis sufferers to prevent painful flare-ups, has no long-term benefit, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday.
Americans a Bit Taller, Much Heavier, Report Says
Americans are getting taller on average but they are much heavier too, according to government figures released on Wednesday showing that the U.S. population is, literally, growing.
C-Section More Likely with Obesity, Diabetes
When women who have diabetes or are overweight become pregnant, they have an increased likelihood of having to undergo a cesarean delivery, according to a new report.
Depression Interferes with Exercise Stress Testing
People with depression who have suspected heart disease don't do well on exercise tests, Canadian investigators report.
Impact of Domestic Violence on Kids Can Be Reduced
Children who are exposed to domestic violence in the home may have less behavior problems if the couple takes time to help them express and manage their emotions, new study findings show.
Judge Bars Military from Forced Anthrax Shots
A federal judge on Wednesday barred the U.S. military from forcing troops to be vaccinated for anthrax without either getting their informed consent or obtaining a special order from President Bush.
Study: Viagra Promising in Pulmonary Hypertension
Viagra, Pfizer Inc's famous impotence treatment, demonstrated promise in a late-stage clinical trial for use in treating the often-fatal disease pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Swallowing One Magnet Bad, Two Much Worse
If a child swallows a magnet it might pass without incident, but if two or more magnets go down, urgent surgery should be considered, according to Dr. Alan E. Oestreich.
Red Cross: Aid Agencies May Hurt Victims
Many of the methods being used by international aid workers may do more to hurt than to help the lives of disaster victims, the international Red Cross said Thursday in its annual report.
Half-Ton Man Recovers From Obesity Surgery
A man who weighed about half a ton when he was admitted to a hospital was recovering Wednesday from obesity surgery. Doctors said he was "doing very well," moving around and even cracking jokes.
CDC Chief: Flu Season Off to Slow Start
Seeking to ease fears about flu vaccine shortages, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that the flu season is starting slowly.
WHO Plan Aims to Reduce Medical Mistakes
Citing statistics that one in 10 hospital patients are victims of preventable medical mistakes, the World Health Organization on Wednesday announced an initiative to create a "culture of safety" in health care.
Medical Journal to Be Available Online
A new online medical journal will make its research articles available to the public free of charge and accessible through the Internet.
Measles Kills 12 in Remote Nigerian Town
An outbreak of measles in a remote Nigerian village has killed a dozen people, Nigeria's state-owned news agency reported Wednesday.
Anesthesiologists Vulnerable to Drug Abuse
Drug abuse among some anesthesiologists may be linked to exposure to low doses of powerful anesthetic drugs administered intravenously to surgery patients, according to a University of Florida study.
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