U.S. Squeezes Out a Few Million More Flu Vaccines
U.S. health officials, stung by political attacks after losing 40 percent of the flu shot supply, got a small break on Tuesday as one vaccine supplier announced it had squeezed out an extra 2.6 million doses.
Coffee Tied to Inflammation, Perhaps Heart Disease
Consuming moderate-to-high amounts of coffee is associated with increased levels of several inflammatory markers, a finding that could help explain previous reports linking the beverage to heart disease.
Poor, Uninsured Don't Fill Emergency Rooms
A new study on emergency rooms disputes the common wisdom that the poor and uninsured are filling them up.
Sneakers Help Protect Elderly from Falls
When it comes to choosing fall-proof footwear, elderly people should wear athletic shoes whenever possible, and avoid going barefoot, new research suggests.
No Benefit Seen for Stopping Epidural During Labor
Stopping epidural medications during the last stages of labor does not improve pregnancy outcomes, but it does markedly increase pain, results of a review study suggest.
Testosterone Shut-Off Doesn't Affect Men's Mood
Testosterone levels in men decline with age, and this could have an effect on their mental well-being. However, experiments in healthy young men indicate that artificially shutting down androgens -- male hormones -- doesn't have much effect on their mood.
Gene Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction on Horizon
The first three patients participating in an early test of a "revolutionary" human gene therapy for erectile dysfunction have not developed any treatment-related side effects, according to preliminary results.
Acupuncture, Herbs Ease Hay Fever
Regular sessions of acupuncture and daily doses of Chinese herbal medicine may help ease the burden of seasonal allergies, new research indicates.
Nearly 1.7 Million U.S. Vets Lack Insurance
Nearly 1.7 million U.S. veterans had no health care coverage in 2003 -- no access to private insurance, to Medicare or Medicaid or to the Veterans Affairs health program, health care advocates said on Tuesday.
Testosterone Patch Hailed As Female Viagra
Menopausal women had more sex and were happier about it when using an experimental hormone patch hailed by some as a possible female equivalent of Viagra, doctors reported Tuesday.
Doctors OK Web-Arranged Organ Transplant
Doctors who postponed a kidney transplant between two men who met through a private organ donation Web site decided Tuesday to allow the operation to proceed, despite legal and ethical concerns about the surgery.
Milk Duct Test May Not Detect Cancer
Analyzing cells from milk ducts doesn't reliably detect breast cancer, researchers reported Tuesday — dashing hopes that the experimental technique could diagnose high-risk women sooner.
Overweight People Struggle to Exercise
Tom Burns realized he was woefully out of shape after he ran a block and a half around his neighborhood and felt "every bone, muscle and joint in my body was killing me."
Some Prison Inmates Will Get Flu Shots
Norman Cooper has been unable to find a flu shot for his wife who takes daily oxygen treatments for asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. So he was incensed to learn that some inmates in the state prison 30 miles down the road were getting flu shots.
Health Tip: Get Enough Riboflavin
Riboflavin is important to maintaining a healthy metabolism -- the ability to convert proteins, fats, carbohydrates and alcohol to a form of energy that the body can use.
Health Tip: Find the Hidden Sugar
Lots of people have a reason to avoid sugars -- for the simple fear of gaining weight or because sweets could be deadly among those who have diabetes.
Toothpaste Ingredient Guards Against Skin Cancer
A common antibacterial and antifungal ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpaste also can also guard against skin cancer.
Hepatitis C Ups Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
People infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are six times as likely to develop non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) than people who aren't infected with HCV.
Way to Treat Rare Genetic Disease Found
Scientists at UCLA have developed a way to fix one of the genetic mutations that causes a life-shortening disorder called ataxia telangiectasia, a new study says.
Experimental Drug Could Prevent Bone Loss
An experimental drug injected twice a year may prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone density, claims a new study funded by the drug's maker.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Better For Stroke Diagnosis
In the critical hours after a stroke, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) pictures of the brain give doctors more valuable information than computerized tomography (CT) scans do, a study says.
New 'Superaspirin' Prevents Colon Cancer in Mice
An aspirin that is "thousands of times more powerful" than traditional forms of the drug but has no gastrointestinal side effects looks promising in animal studies, researchers say.
Apple Skins Might Keep Colon Cancer Away
An apple skin a day could keep colon cancer away, and a common gout drug might also help, two new studies claim.
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