Effectiveness of Antidepressant Unclear in Elderly
Depressed people 75 or older are just as likely to improve after an 8-week course with an inactive, placebo drug as with an antidepressant, new research indicates.
Everybody Must Fight AIDS, Mandela Says
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, surrounded by rock stars, launched a book of photographs of a major anti-AIDS concert on Thursday with a call to ordinary people to take a lead in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Ovarian Cancer Risk Increases with Estrogen Use
The estrogen component of oral hormone replacement therapy around the time of menopause is associated with ovarian cancer risk, findings from a Danish study show.
Heat-Holding Knee Sleeve May Ease Arthritis Pain
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 indicates.
Herpes Virus Common in Young Adolescent Girls
Girls as young as 12 years old are commonly infected with various forms of herpes viruses, including the one that causes genital herpes, a study of urban U.S. adolescents shows.
Heart Failure Improves with Resistance Training
Combining resistance exercises such as weight lifting with endurance training safely improves the health of people with chronic heart failure, researchers in Belgium report.
High Court to Weigh Medical Marijuana Laws
Traditional drugs have done little to help 39-year-old Angel Raich. Beset by a list of ailments that includes tumors in her brain, seizures, spasms and nausea, she has found comfort only in the marijuana that is prescribed by her doctor.
Health Tip: Starting an Exercise Program
Regular physical activity can help you control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease, and strengthen aging bones.
Health Tip: Discard Old Cosmetics
You've spent a lot of money on that drawer of cosmetics, and are loathe to throw any away.
But using old cosmetics can leave you open to infection and disease, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Cosmetics applied near the eyes, in particular, should be thrown away regularly. Repeated microbial exposure during use increases the risk of eye infections.
Some industry experts recommend replacing mascara and other eye cosmetics three months after purchase, especially those with few or no preservatives. Also, don't use saliva to moisten dry mascara, because that will introduce bacteria.
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