Smell Test May Predict Alzheimer's
A simple scratch and sniff test may help doctors identify patients with Alzheimer's disease, researchers said on Monday.
Holidays Bring Death for Many Americans
Christmas is the deadliest day of the year for Americans with 12.4 percent more deaths than normal, researchers said on Monday.
Stopping Some Drugs Raises Heart Attack Risk
Patients who discontinue long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen run a higher risk of heart attack for a few weeks immediately afterward, a study said on Monday.
Alcohol Acts on Blood Vessels to Promote Cancer
Previous reports have suggested that alcohol use helps cancers grow and now, new research offers a possible explanation for this phenomenon.
Switzerland Tops Europe for Centenarians
Switzerland has more centenarians than any other European country, thanks to an improved standard of living and better healthcare and nutrition during the past 50 years, researchers said on Tuesday.
Some Kids May Have Autism Risk from Mercury
Some children may have an inherited weakness that may predispose them to develop autism when exposed to mercury from fish or other sources, an environmental group said on Monday.
Worms Relieve Symptoms of Bowel Disorder
It's not a treatment for the faint-hearted or squeamish but scientists said on Tuesday that worms could be a new treatment for a bowel disease.
Mental Distress Linked with Asthma Flares
Frequent mental distress is relatively common among adults with asthma and is associated with unhealthy behaviors that raise the risk of disease flare-ups, a new study has found.
Vitamin E May Stave Off Lou Gehrig's Disease
In a new study, regular users of vitamin E were at decreased risk for death from Lou Gehrig's disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), compared with nonusers.
Anger or Startling Event May Trigger Stroke
Negative emotions and anger, as well as sudden changes in body position in response to a startling event, appear to be factors that can trigger a stroke, according to a new study published in the medical journal Neurology.
U.S. Officials Knew of AIDS Drug Risks
Weeks before President Bush announced a plan to protect African babies from AIDS, top U.S. health officials were warned that research on the key drug was flawed and may have underreported severe reactions including deaths, government documents show.
Reduced Diet May Offer Parkinson's Help
A long-term low calorie diet, already reported to extend life span, may also offer protection from Parkinson's disease — at least in monkeys.
SARS Vaccine to Get Human Trials
The National Institutes of Health is launching a human trial to test the safety of an experimental vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Gates Funds Malaria Research Drug
Combating malaria has been one of the primary goals of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and its latest gift of $42.6 million will fund a nonprofit drug company's high-tech take on an ancient Chinese remedy.
Health Tip: Antibacterial Doesn't Mean Better
Antibacterial soaps are becoming increasingly popular, but they aren't necessary to prevent disease, the Mayo Clinic advises.
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