Dog Epilepsy Gene Discovery Could Aid People
A gene that causes a rare but severe form of epilepsy in people is also found in highly bred dogs, which could lead to new ways to treat the condition, an international team of researchers said on Thursday.
India to Step Up AIDS Fight, Launch Media Campaign
India's prime minister vowed on Thursday to step up government efforts to fight HIV/AIDS as top media firms pledged to start a campaign against the disease in the country with the world's second-highest number of infections.
Heed Risks and Signs of Hypothermia, Frostbite
Emergency room doctors are urging people to protect themselves from winter's deadly companions: hypothermia and frostbite.
U.S. Issues Warning After Rat-Bite Fever Kills Two
People who handle rats in labs or keep them as pets are at risk of contracting a rare but potentially deadly disease called rat-bite fever, U.S. health officials said on Thursday.
Gene Helps People Resist AIDS Infection
A gene that may help block the AIDS virus from getting into cells seems to protect some people from the deadly and incurable infection, researchers said on Thursday.
Nip from Hamster Fells Young Boy
Pet hamsters are a potential source of serious infection, U.S. health officials warned on Thursday.
People with Diabetes Need to Take Care of Teeth
Dental health is particularly important for people with diabetes, new findings indicate.
Errors Endanger Hospitalized Children
A substantial number of "adverse events" -- many of which could have been prevented -- affect children in hospitals each year, according to a new study.
U.S. Warns Tourists of Malaria in Dominican Republic
Americans traveling to some parts of the Dominican Republic should take the drug chloroquine to protect themselves from a malaria outbreak, U.S. health officials said on Thursday.
Breaking Taboo, Mandela Says Son Died of AIDS
South Africa's Nelson Mandela, one of Africa's most committed campaigners in the battle against AIDS, announced that his only surviving son had succumbed to the disease Thursday.
More Transparency Offered in Drug Trials
The embattled pharmaceutical industry announced its intention Thursday to publish more data about clinical drug trials, despite skepticism about whether the initiative will really increase transparency and improve drug safety.
New Patch May Replace Medical Injections
Those who dread hypodermic needles may someday be able to apply their medicine on their skin instead, a couple of researchers believe.
Extra Copies of Gene Protect Against AIDS
Having extra copies of a gene that produces a blocking protein helps protect people from AIDS, a finding that may explain why some people are more susceptible to the disease than others, a new study reports.
Downhill Exercise May Be a Good Thing
If exercise is too much of an uphill battle, you may want to try the downside. A novel study of hikers in the Alps made the intriguing discovery that different types of exercise had different effects on fats and sugars in the blood.
Magazine Names Seattle Fittest U.S. City
Seattle has been named the fittest city in the United States in the February issue of Men's Fitness magazine, leaping past the buff competition from Honolulu, Colorado Springs, San Francisco and Denver.
U.N.: Tsunami Aid Wards Off Disease Threat
The threat of an outbreak of waterborne diseases in areas affected by the Indian Ocean disaster is receding, largely because of the amount of medical aid flooding into the region, the United Nations said Thursday.
Michigan Hunter Contracts Bovine TB
A hunter was diagnosed with a rare human case of an animal lung disease called bovine tuberculosis after he cut his hand while gutting an infected deer, state health officials said Thursday.
New Calif. Stem Cell Agency Under Fire
California's new stem cell agency is generating a lot of talk — and it's not all about the ethics of human embryonic research.
New Clues to Restless Legs Syndrome in Kids
Iron deficiency and a family history of the disease are the most common risk factors for restless legs syndrome in children, says a Mayo Clinic study.
Sinus Surgery Safe for Elderly
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a safe, effective way to relieve the pain and pressure of sinusitis in older people who can't be helped by drugs alone, says a Medical College of Georgia study.
Cord Blood Stems Heart Attack Damage
Stem cells taken from human umbilical cord blood reduced heart attack damage in rats, says a University of South Florida study published online this week in Cell Transplantation.
No Link Found Between Vaccines and Autism
There is no link between autism and immunizations, says a Mayo Clinic study in the January issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
U.S. Gets Failing Grades on Tobacco Control
The American Lung Association has graded states' efforts to curb tobacco use for years, but this year it moved on to the U.S. government -- and promptly flunked it.
China moves to tighten up laws against selective abortion
With over 40 million more men than women in the general population, China is seeking to beef up laws on prohibiting the selective abortion of female fetuses.
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