Studies Link Gene Mutation to Parkinson's Disease
Three teams of scientists have identified a genetic mutation that is linked to about 5 percent of inherited cases of Parkinson's disease.
Gene Therapy Improves Alzheimer's in Mouse Study
Gene therapy might one day be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease, new experiments in mice suggest.
Dip in Visual Memory Seen Early in Mental Decline
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may have problems retaining a mental picture of objects they've just seen -- a subtle memory problem that could serve as an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease risk, researchers reported Monday.
More Evidence Found of Painkiller Heart Risks
More evidence of how painkillers called COX-2 inhibitors can raise the risk of heart disease was published Monday, showing Pfizer Inc.'s Bextra can triple the risk of heart attack and stroke in certain patients.
Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea Helps Kids' Behavior
Children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk for behavioral and emotional difficulties, but tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy can improve both these problems as well as quality of life, new research shows.
Chamomile Tea May Help Beat Colds, Cramps
Tea drinkers, rejoice: new research supports claims that chamomile tea can protect the body from a host of ills, including colds and menstrual cramps.
Too Much Added Sugar Worsens Kids' Overall Diet
New research shows that the more added sugar kids get from sodas, sweets and fruit drinks, the less they get of the things they need in their diets to stay healthy.
ADHD Linked to Mom's Iodine Levels
A group of Italian researchers is recommending routine thyroid-function screening for women during early pregnancy, because they believe attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with an iodine deficiency...
British Government to Make Drug Safety Data Public
Britain is to overhaul and open up its drug safety monitoring system, already viewed as one of the better schemes worldwide, in the wake of recent scandals over the side effects of some medicines.
Study: Colorectal Screening Test Fails
A common screening test failed to detect potentially cancerous colon growths 95 percent of the time, falsely reassuring patients and doctors, according to a new study.
Experts Dissatisfied With P.E. Classes
As American children grow fatter and more out of shape, physical education classes are being found wanting. Experts say there's little accountability for P.E. teachers in most schools. They say the classes are often poorly run.
FDA OKs New Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new vaccine to protect people age 11 to 55 against bacterial meningitis, which is rare but potentially deadly and debilitating.
FDA Set to Decide on Morning-After Pill
The government is considering whether to make morning-after birth control available without a prescription, and like most issues that involve sex and pregnancy, it has generated heated debate.
Doctor to Perform Child's Biopsy for Free
A 9-year-old boy whose mother launched an online auction to help pay for a biopsy on her son's tumor will have the procedure done for free, his mother said Monday.
Melanoma Vaccine Triggers T-Cells to Attack Tumors
Vaccines that contain tumor proteins help fight deadly melanoma skin cancer by increasing the number of immune system killer T-cells that can attack the tumor.
Health Tip: Screening Tests Can Be Lifesavers
Screening tests are remarkably effective ways to catch diseases and conditions before they become too serious.
Health Tip: Evaluating Heart Murmur
A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during the heartbeat, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Inappropriate Drugs Can Harm Nursing Home Patients
Nursing home residents treated intermittently with drugs for common ailments such as depression, arthritis or sinus problems over a three-month period were almost 90 percent more likely to die.
Combo Treatment Slows Cancer Cell Growth
A combination therapy that boosts the effectiveness of a promising cancer treatment designed to block cancer cells from continuously dividing is outlined in a Japanese study in the January issue of Cancer Cell.
Flu Vaccine Shortage Is Now a Surplus
The flu vaccine shortage, which caused people to panic just a few short months ago, has turned into a glut.
Tackling Alcoholism Among ER Patients
Offering brief counseling sessions to emergency room patients with alcohol problems could save U.S. hospitals about $2 billion a year, says a University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center study.
Another Clue Explains Smoking Link to Oral Cancers
Smokers have elevated levels of cox-2, a cellular protein associated with the development and progression of cancer, says a study in the Jan. 15 issue of Cancer Research.
MSF intensifies fight against HIV-AIDS in Nigeria
The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders said it was intensifying its fight against HIV-AIDS in Nigeria, where some four million people have already been caught up in a spiralling epidemic.
Italian researchers explore herb's potential in treating alcoholism
Italian researchers announced that they have discovered properties in a Chinese variety of sage that could be effective in treating alcoholism.
Four dead as cholera outbreak hits Burundi capital
A cholera outbreak has hit a slum in the northern part of Burundi's capital, killing four people in the past week, health officials said.
UN, foreign donors urge Kenya to boost war on AIDS
Foreign donors and the UN's frontline agency for HIV/AIDS urged Kenya to boost its fight against the deadly disease, saying the country should take advantage of new funding for the area.
UN health chief calls for sustained effort in tsunami-hit countries
The head of the World Health Organization, Lee Jong Wook, urged sustained support for reconstruction in tsunami-hit countries to ward off the threat of disease.
Smoking ban has not inspired more Norwegians to quit
A ban on smoking in Norwegian public places that went into effect on June 1 last year has not inspired more people to stub out their cigarettes for good, Statistics Norway said.
UN says Sudan armed groups heeding polio vaccination truce
A nationwide ceasefire in Sudan, called for by the United Nations to enable a polio vaccination campaign, is holding so far, UN envoy Jan Pronk said, urging the warring factions to maintain the truce.
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